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Best Colleges for Criminal Justice in Indiana

The best colleges for a Criminal Justice degree in Indiana, led by Indiana University-Bloomington, University of Southern Indiana and Ball State 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 Indiana?

Based on our rankings, Indiana University-Bloomington is the top-ranked college for Criminal Justice in Indiana. Other top choices include University of Southern Indiana, Ball State University, University of Indianapolis.

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 Indiana University-Bloomington, University of Southern Indiana, Ball State 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 $27,412 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 $49,755 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. Indiana University-Bloomington — Bloomington, IN · 78.2% acceptance · SAT 1,313 · $41,891 tuition · 80% grad rate
  2. 2. University of Southern Indiana — Evansville, IN · 95.8% acceptance · SAT 1,141 · $22,907 tuition · 48% grad rate
  3. 3. Ball State University — Muncie, IN · 85.5% acceptance · SAT 1,160 · $29,630 tuition · 62% grad rate
  4. 4. University of Indianapolis — Indianapolis, IN · 66.5% acceptance · $37,200 tuition · 56% grad rate
  5. 5. Grace College and Theological Seminary — Winona Lake, IN · 82.2% acceptance · SAT 1,119 · $31,200 tuition · 69% grad rate
  6. 6. Purdue University Northwest — Hammond, IN · 72.4% acceptance · SAT 1,024 · $16,094 tuition · 43% grad rate
  7. 7. Indiana University-East — Richmond, IN · 67.2% acceptance · SAT 1,061 · $22,811 tuition · 40% grad rate
  8. 8. Indiana Institute of Technology — Fort Wayne, IN · 70.4% acceptance · $31,361 tuition · 38% grad rate
  9. 9. Indiana University-South Bend — South Bend, IN · 83.8% acceptance · SAT 1,081 · $22,811 tuition · 40% grad rate
  10. 10. Indiana University-Southeast — New Albany, IN · 84.5% acceptance · SAT 1,072 · $22,811 tuition · 39% grad rate
  11. 11. Indiana University-Kokomo — Kokomo, IN · 86.5% acceptance · SAT 1,065 · $22,811 tuition · 46% grad rate

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