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Best Colleges for Criminal Justice in Georgia

The best colleges for a Criminal Justice degree in Georgia, led by University of Georgia, University of North Georgia and Mercer University. 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 Georgia?

Based on our rankings, University of Georgia is the top-ranked college for Criminal Justice in Georgia. Other top choices include University of North Georgia, Mercer University, Augusta University.

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 University of Georgia, University of North Georgia, Mercer University. 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 $22,738 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 $51,468 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. University of Georgia — Athens, GA · 37.7% acceptance · SAT 1,397 · $31,688 tuition · 90% grad rate
  2. 2. University of North Georgia — Dahlonega, GA · 67.9% acceptance · SAT 1,106 · $16,503 tuition · 37% grad rate
  3. 3. Mercer University — Macon, GA · 68.9% acceptance · SAT 1,271 · $42,312 tuition · 70% grad rate
  4. 4. Augusta University — Augusta, GA · 86.4% acceptance · SAT 1,070 · $24,734 tuition · 49% grad rate
  5. 5. Kennesaw State University — Kennesaw, GA · 69.2% acceptance · SAT 1,113 · $17,736 tuition · 52% grad rate
  6. 6. Reinhardt University — Waleska, GA · 61.5% acceptance · $30,074 tuition · 44% grad rate
  7. 7. Georgia College & State University — Milledgeville, GA · 78.2% acceptance · SAT 1,163 · $29,512 tuition · 64% grad rate
  8. 8. Clark Atlanta University — Atlanta, GA · 64.2% acceptance · $28,310 tuition · 49% grad rate
  9. 9. Georgia State University — Atlanta, GA · 55.4% acceptance · SAT 1,076 · $24,840 tuition · 53% grad rate
  10. 10. Fort Valley State University — Fort Valley, GA · 65.9% acceptance · SAT 994 · $16,932 tuition · 41% grad rate
  11. 11. Clayton State University — Morrow, GA · 68.5% acceptance · SAT 958 · $16,532 tuition · 40% grad rate
  12. 12. Valdosta State University — Valdosta, GA · 72.3% acceptance · SAT 1,013 · $17,836 tuition · 42% grad rate
  13. 13. Middle Georgia State University — Macon, GA · 99.7% acceptance · SAT 1,083 · $16,390 tuition · 25% grad rate
  14. 14. Albany State University — Albany, GA · $17,008 tuition · 31% grad rate
  15. 15. Dalton State College — Dalton, GA · $10,656 tuition · 25% grad rate

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