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Best Colleges for Criminal Justice in Florida

The best colleges for a Criminal Justice degree in Florida, led by Florida State University, University of Florida-Online and Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Daytona Beach. Each school is shown with its acceptance rate, tuition, and average SAT so you can weigh Criminal Justice programs side by side.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best college for Criminal Justice in Florida?

Based on our rankings, Florida State University is the top-ranked college for Criminal Justice in Florida. Other top choices include University of Florida-Online, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Daytona Beach, University of Central Florida.

What are the best Criminal Justice schools?

The best Criminal Justice schools, based on program-specific federal data including median earnings and graduate counts, are Florida State University, University of Florida-Online, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Daytona Beach. Our rankings use College Scorecard field-of-study data rather than editorial opinion.

How much does it cost to study Criminal Justice?

The average out-of-state tuition among top Criminal Justice programs is approximately $24,969 per year. However, costs vary significantly — many schools offer generous financial aid packages that can reduce the effective cost.

How long does it take to get a Criminal Justice degree?

A bachelor's degree in Criminal Justice typically takes four years of full-time study. Some programs offer accelerated tracks or combined bachelor's-to-master's options that can extend or shorten the timeline.

How are these Criminal Justice rankings determined?

Our major rankings are independently calculated from U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard field-of-study (CIP) data — primarily median earnings 4 years after graduation and program scale (graduate count), with a 10+ annual graduates minimum per program. They are not derived from US News or any other publication.

Career outcomes for Criminal Justice graduates

Among the top 10 ranked Criminal Justice programs, the average early-career salary is approximately $64,074 per year. Below are the highest-paying Criminal Justice programs based on federal College Scorecard earnings data reported by graduates four years after completion.

  1. 1. Florida State University — Tallahassee, FL · 24.2% acceptance · SAT 1,361 · $18,786 tuition · 86% grad rate
  2. 2. University of Florida-Online — Gainesville, FL · 61.3% acceptance · SAT 1,338 · $16,579 tuition · 85% grad rate
  3. 3. Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Daytona Beach — Daytona Beach, FL · 64.8% acceptance · SAT 1,257 · $44,249 tuition · 67% grad rate
  4. 4. University of Central Florida — Orlando, FL · 40.1% acceptance · SAT 1,269 · $22,467 tuition · 78% grad rate
  5. 5. Florida International University — Miami, FL · 54.7% acceptance · SAT 1,163 · $18,964 tuition · 74% grad rate
  6. 6. Nova Southeastern University — Fort Lauderdale, FL · 73.2% acceptance · SAT 1,157 · $38,700 tuition · 63% grad rate
  7. 7. University of North Florida — Jacksonville, FL · 53.2% acceptance · SAT 1,153 · $20,793 tuition · 69% grad rate
  8. 8. Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Worldwide — Daytona Beach, FL · 57.9% acceptance · SAT 1,148 · $12,097 tuition · 21% grad rate
  9. 9. Florida Atlantic University — Boca Raton, FL · 66.1% acceptance · SAT 1,127 · $17,324 tuition · 63% grad rate
  10. 10. Saint Leo University — Saint Leo, FL · 78.4% acceptance · $30,000 tuition · 45% grad rate
  11. 11. University of West Florida — Pensacola, FL · 58.2% acceptance · SAT 1,138 · $19,241 tuition · 59% grad rate
  12. 12. Lynn University — Boca Raton, FL · 73.5% acceptance · SAT 1,134 · $44,480 tuition · 52% grad rate
  13. 13. Southeastern University — Lakeland, FL · 53% acceptance · $32,950 tuition · 43% grad rate
  14. 14. Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University — Tallahassee, FL · 20.6% acceptance · SAT 1,107 · $17,725 tuition · 53% grad rate
  15. 15. Florida Memorial University — Miami Gardens, FL · 85.3% acceptance · $20,174 tuition · 31% grad rate

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