Best criminal justice colleges in Florida

Criminal justice bachelor graduates in Florida earn a weighted average salary of $42,434 3 years after graduation. This places Florida graduate earnings in the bottom 25% nationally. Additionally, criminal justice graduates earn 17% less than the total graduating bachelor class in the state.

Cost of living is not considered when comparing states.

Our criminal justice rankings cover 19 of the 21 programs available in Florida, accounting for 98% of total student graduates. We only include schools with sufficient earnings and/or cost data.

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#1 in Florida | #5 in Criminal Justice nationally
Economic score 0.96

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Cost $5,298

The median net cost of students who receive federal financial aid. This is lower than the price advertised by the school.

Earnings $48,001

Median earnings of all students 4 years after graduating.

Graduation rate 70%

Graduation rates below the school’s state average are shown in red. Schools with graduation rates in the bottom 25% nationally (48%) are not  displayed.

Florida International University, or FIU, is a public research university in Miami-Dade County. It is one of the largest universities in the country. FIU offers the 5th best Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice in the U.S by value for money.  

This program focuses on 3 major aspects of the criminal justice system: police, courts, and corrections. Its interdisciplinary approach teaches students not only about the causes and preventions of crime, but also ways to rehabilitate offenders. Graduates go on to work in law enforcement, legal studies, corrections, and social services. This program is available on-campus or online. 

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#2 in Florida | #15 in Criminal Justice nationally

Florida State University

Tallahassee, Florida

Economic score 1.44

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Cost $9,946

The median net cost of students who receive federal financial aid. This is lower than the price advertised by the school.

Earnings $49,000

Median earnings of all students 4 years after graduating.

Graduation rate 84%

Graduation rates below the school’s state average are shown in red. Schools with graduation rates in the bottom 25% nationally (48%) are not  displayed.

Florida State, or FSU, is a public research university in Tallahassee, Florida. Through its renowned College of Criminology & Criminal Justice, it offers a high-value Criminology and Criminal Justice major for undergraduate students. The program is very broad, meaning students get acquainted with all facets of the criminal justice system in the United States. It also offers a Cyber Criminology major for students who prefer to specialize. The major prepares students to fight cybercrime, making them highly employable in the growing cybersecurity sector. 

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#3 in Florida | #19 in Criminal Justice nationally
Economic score 1.57

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Cost $7,089

The median net cost of students who receive federal financial aid. This is lower than the price advertised by the school.

Earnings $43,362

Median earnings of all students 4 years after graduating.

Graduation rate 57%

Graduation rates below the school’s state average are shown in red. Schools with graduation rates in the bottom 25% nationally (48%) are not  displayed.

The University of West Florida (West Florida or UWF) is a public university in Pensacola, in the state’s panhandle. It sits on a large, beautiful campus that is home to many historic buildings. Its B.A. in Criminal Justice prepares students to serve their communities by aiding crime victims, counseling offenders, and working with parolees. The program features small class sizes, and gives students the opportunity to conduct research and complete internships. This program is available both on campus and online.  

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#4 in Florida | #21 in Criminal Justice nationally

University of North Florida

Jacksonville, Florida

Economic score 1.60

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Cost $8,865

The median net cost of students who receive federal financial aid. This is lower than the price advertised by the school.

Earnings $45,927

Median earnings of all students 4 years after graduating.

Graduation rate 69%

Graduation rates below the school’s state average are shown in red. Schools with graduation rates in the bottom 25% nationally (48%) are not  displayed.

UNF is a large public research university in Jacksonville, Florida; its campus is located on the territory of a nature preserve.

It offers a Bachelor of Arts in Criminal Justice that provides a broad overview of the American justice and corrections systems.

Required classes include Criminological Theory, Juvenile Delinquency and Juvenile Justice, Court Systems and Court Processes, and others. A wide variety of electives are also available. Students must complete a minor.

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#5 in Florida | #37 in Criminal Justice nationally

Florida Atlantic University

Boca Raton, Florida

Economic score 1.92

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Cost $10,735

The median net cost of students who receive federal financial aid. This is lower than the price advertised by the school.

Earnings $48,229

Median earnings of all students 4 years after graduating.

Graduation rate 63%

Graduation rates below the school’s state average are shown in red. Schools with graduation rates in the bottom 25% nationally (48%) are not  displayed.

#6 in Florida | #73 in Criminal Justice nationally
Economic score 2.36

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Cost $8,618

The median net cost of students who receive federal financial aid. This is lower than the price advertised by the school.

Earnings $41,772

Median earnings of all students 4 years after graduating.

Graduation rate 77%

Graduation rates below the school’s state average are shown in red. Schools with graduation rates in the bottom 25% nationally (48%) are not  displayed.

#7 in Florida | #82 in Criminal Justice nationally
Economic score 2.50

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Cost $11,299

The median net cost of students who receive federal financial aid. This is lower than the price advertised by the school.

Earnings $46,485

Median earnings of all students 4 years after graduating.

Graduation rate 64%

Graduation rates below the school’s state average are shown in red. Schools with graduation rates in the bottom 25% nationally (48%) are not  displayed.

#8 in Florida | #188 in Criminal Justice nationally

Lynn University

Boca Raton, Florida

Economic score 3.47

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Cost $35,440

The median net cost of students who receive federal financial aid. This is lower than the price advertised by the school.

Earnings $58,830

Median earnings of all students 4 years after graduating.

Graduation rate 58%

Graduation rates below the school’s state average are shown in red. Schools with graduation rates in the bottom 25% nationally (48%) are not  displayed.

#9 in Florida | #270 in Criminal Justice nationally

St. Thomas University

Miami Gardens, Florida

Economic score 4.53

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Cost $23,821

The median net cost of students who receive federal financial aid. This is lower than the price advertised by the school.

Earnings $44,795

Median earnings of all students 4 years after graduating.

Graduation rate 54%

Graduation rates below the school’s state average are shown in red. Schools with graduation rates in the bottom 25% nationally (48%) are not  displayed.

#10 in Florida | #293 in Criminal Justice nationally

Keiser University, Ft Lauderdale

Fort Lauderdale, Florida

Economic score 4.93

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Cost $36,084

The median net cost of students who receive federal financial aid. This is lower than the price advertised by the school.

Earnings $47,344

Median earnings of all students 4 years after graduating.

Graduation rate 71%

Graduation rates below the school’s state average are shown in red. Schools with graduation rates in the bottom 25% nationally (48%) are not  displayed.

#11 in Florida | #295 in Criminal Justice nationally
Economic score 4.98

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Cost $13,126

The median net cost of students who receive federal financial aid. This is lower than the price advertised by the school.

Earnings $38,281

Median earnings of all students 4 years after graduating.

Graduation rate 57%

Graduation rates below the school’s state average are shown in red. Schools with graduation rates in the bottom 25% nationally (48%) are not  displayed.

#12 in Florida | #311 in Criminal Justice nationally

Nova Southeastern University

Fort Lauderdale, Florida

Economic score 5.56

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Cost $25,833

The median net cost of students who receive federal financial aid. This is lower than the price advertised by the school.

Earnings $43,264

Median earnings of all students 4 years after graduating.

Graduation rate 66%

Graduation rates below the school’s state average are shown in red. Schools with graduation rates in the bottom 25% nationally (48%) are not  displayed.

#13 in Florida | #386 in Criminal Justice nationally

Southeastern University

Lakeland, Florida

Economic score 25.88

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Cost $26,640

The median net cost of students who receive federal financial aid. This is lower than the price advertised by the school.

Earnings $31,062

Median earnings of all students 4 years after graduating.

Graduation rate 49%

Graduation rates below the school’s state average are shown in red. Schools with graduation rates in the bottom 25% nationally (48%) are not  displayed.

Indian River State College

Fort Pierce, Florida

Economic score 0.92

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Cost $3,786

The median net cost of students who receive federal financial aid. This is lower than the price advertised by the school.

Earnings $39,116

Median earnings of all students 4 years after graduating.

Graduation rate 48%

Graduation rates below the school’s state average are shown in red. Schools with graduation rates in the bottom 25% nationally (48%) are not  displayed.

Polk State College

Winter Haven, Florida

Economic score 1.50

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Cost $8,722

The median net cost of students who receive federal financial aid. This is lower than the price advertised by the school.

Earnings $43,573

Median earnings of all students 4 years after graduating.

Graduation rate 35%

Graduation rates below the school’s state average are shown in red. Schools with graduation rates in the bottom 25% nationally (48%) are not  displayed.

Saint Leo University

Saint Leo, Florida

Economic score 2.90

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Cost $18,445

The median net cost of students who receive federal financial aid. This is lower than the price advertised by the school.

Earnings $49,948

Median earnings of all students 4 years after graduating.

Graduation rate 44%

Graduation rates below the school’s state average are shown in red. Schools with graduation rates in the bottom 25% nationally (48%) are not  displayed.

Florida Memorial University

Miami Gardens, Florida

Economic score 7.97

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Cost $19,173

The median net cost of students who receive federal financial aid. This is lower than the price advertised by the school.

Earnings $36,767

Median earnings of all students 4 years after graduating.

Graduation rate 40%

Graduation rates below the school’s state average are shown in red. Schools with graduation rates in the bottom 25% nationally (48%) are not  displayed.

Bethune-Cookman University

Daytona Beach, Florida

Economic score 13.27

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Cost $17,517

The median net cost of students who receive federal financial aid. This is lower than the price advertised by the school.

Earnings $32,259

Median earnings of all students 4 years after graduating.

Graduation rate 35%

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Economic score 19.02

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Cost $26,774

The median net cost of students who receive federal financial aid. This is lower than the price advertised by the school.

Earnings $31,750

Median earnings of all students 4 years after graduating.

Graduation rate 45%

Graduation rates below the school’s state average are shown in red. Schools with graduation rates in the bottom 25% nationally (48%) are not  displayed.