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Best Colleges for Criminal Justice in Massachusetts

The best colleges for a Criminal Justice degree in Massachusetts, led by Northeastern University, University of Massachusetts-Boston and Merrimack College. 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 Massachusetts?

Based on our rankings, Northeastern University is the top-ranked college for Criminal Justice in Massachusetts. Other top choices include University of Massachusetts-Boston, Merrimack College, Endicott College.

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 Northeastern University, University of Massachusetts-Boston, Merrimack College. 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 $35,159 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 $62,085 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. Northeastern University — Boston, MA · 5.2% acceptance · SAT 1,497 · $66,162 tuition · 91% grad rate
  2. 2. University of Massachusetts-Boston — Boston, MA · 83.8% acceptance · SAT 1,194 · $38,125 tuition · 49% grad rate
  3. 3. Merrimack College — North Andover, MA · 70% acceptance · $53,962 tuition · 70% grad rate
  4. 4. Endicott College — Beverly, MA · 71.2% acceptance · SAT 1,274 · $40,650 tuition · 76% grad rate
  5. 5. Springfield College — Springfield, MA · 71.9% acceptance · SAT 1,275 · $45,174 tuition · 74% grad rate
  6. 6. Bay Path University — Longmeadow, MA · 85.2% acceptance · SAT 1,120 · $38,302 tuition · 51% grad rate
  7. 7. Fisher College — Boston, MA · 70.7% acceptance · $35,689 tuition · 28% grad rate
  8. 8. Worcester State University — Worcester, MA · 88% acceptance · SAT 1,150 · $17,866 tuition · 61% grad rate
  9. 9. Bridgewater State University — Bridgewater, MA · 87.8% acceptance · SAT 1,180 · $17,948 tuition · 53% grad rate
  10. 10. Westfield State University — Westfield, MA · 81.4% acceptance · $18,259 tuition · 54% grad rate
  11. 11. Salem State University — Salem, MA · 95.9% acceptance · $19,531 tuition · 50% grad rate
  12. 12. Fitchburg State University — Fitchburg, MA · 86.9% acceptance · SAT 1,150 · $17,426 tuition · 55% grad rate
  13. 13. Curry College — Milton, MA · 87.7% acceptance · SAT 1,125 · $47,970 tuition · 51% grad rate

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