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Best Colleges for Criminal Justice in Michigan

The best colleges for a Criminal Justice degree in Michigan, led by Michigan State University, Western Michigan University and Siena Heights 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 Michigan?

Based on our rankings, Michigan State University is the top-ranked college for Criminal Justice in Michigan. Other top choices include Western Michigan University, Siena Heights University, Wayne State 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 Michigan State University, Western Michigan University, Siena Heights 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 $27,268 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 $55,298 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. Michigan State University — East Lansing, MI · 84.8% acceptance · SAT 1,269 · $43,842 tuition · 81% grad rate
  2. 2. Western Michigan University — Kalamazoo, MI · 84.6% acceptance · $19,034 tuition · 58% grad rate
  3. 3. Siena Heights University — Adrian, MI · 68.9% acceptance · SAT 954 · $30,778 tuition · 45% grad rate
  4. 4. Wayne State University — Detroit, MI · 81.2% acceptance · SAT 1,156 · $32,037 tuition · 58% grad rate
  5. 5. Oakland University — Rochester Hills, MI · 87.8% acceptance · SAT 1,120 · $23,188 tuition · 58% grad rate
  6. 6. Saginaw Valley State University — University Center, MI · 72.1% acceptance · SAT 1,052 · $30,450 tuition · 48% grad rate
  7. 7. University of Michigan-Flint — Flint, MI · 70.5% acceptance · SAT 1,102 · $28,320 tuition · 40% grad rate
  8. 8. Northern Michigan University — Marquette, MI · 84% acceptance · $19,773 tuition · 52% grad rate
  9. 9. Ferris State University — Big Rapids, MI · 91.4% acceptance · SAT 1,012 · $14,778 tuition · 47% grad rate
  10. 10. Adrian College — Adrian, MI · 72.5% acceptance · SAT 1,034 · $41,684 tuition · 48% grad rate
  11. 11. Lake Superior State University — Sault Ste Marie, MI · $14,890 tuition · 51% grad rate
  12. 12. Madonna University — Livonia, MI · 63.4% acceptance · SAT 980 · $28,440 tuition · 60% grad rate

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