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Best Colleges for Criminal Justice in Wisconsin

The best colleges for a Criminal Justice degree in Wisconsin, led by University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire, Viterbo University and University of Wisconsin-Parkside. 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 Wisconsin?

Based on our rankings, University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire is the top-ranked college for Criminal Justice in Wisconsin. Other top choices include Viterbo University, University of Wisconsin-Parkside, Marian 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 Wisconsin-Eau Claire, Viterbo University, University of Wisconsin-Parkside. 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 $27,965 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 $55,718 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 Wisconsin-Eau Claire — Eau Claire, WI · 82.3% acceptance · SAT 1,220 · $19,228 tuition · 64% grad rate
  2. 2. Viterbo University — La Crosse, WI · 72.4% acceptance · SAT 1,190 · $34,250 tuition · 68% grad rate
  3. 3. University of Wisconsin-Parkside — Kenosha, WI · 75.4% acceptance · SAT 1,090 · $17,429 tuition · 40% grad rate
  4. 4. Marian University — Fond Du Lac, WI · 75% acceptance · $35,178 tuition · 44% grad rate
  5. 5. Carthage College — Kenosha, WI · 87.1% acceptance · SAT 1,150 · $38,750 tuition · 64% grad rate
  6. 6. University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh — Oshkosh, WI · 86.5% acceptance · SAT 1,090 · $16,446 tuition · 46% grad rate
  7. 7. Concordia University-Wisconsin — Mequon, WI · 78.2% acceptance · SAT 1,190 · $35,470 tuition · 68% grad rate
  8. 8. Carroll University — Waukesha, WI · 66.8% acceptance · SAT 1,190 · $38,890 tuition · 71% grad rate
  9. 9. University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point — Stevens Point, WI · 91.8% acceptance · SAT 1,150 · $18,508 tuition · 51% grad rate
  10. 10. Edgewood College — Madison, WI · 75.7% acceptance · $35,860 tuition · 60% grad rate
  11. 11. University of Wisconsin-Platteville — Platteville, WI · 89.4% acceptance · SAT 1,190 · $17,603 tuition · 56% grad rate

Best Colleges for Criminal Justice in Wisconsin on PickACampus