Top Master in Criminal Justice Colleges & Universities in USA in 2025

Rank	College Info	Tuition Fees & living Cost(Avg.)	Top Courses	Ranking & Reviews
#1	Michigan State University, East Lansing Michigan, Usa65.7%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹25.59L/Yr ($29,904/Yr)Living: ₹9.14L/Yr ($10,676/Yr)Admission	M.S Criminal JusticeGRE updated298IELTS6.5PTE59₹25.59L/Yr $29,904 Course duration: 2 years Programs	7.8/10(9 Users)Ranked 201 by ARWU in 2022
#2	Northeastern University, Boston Massachusetts, Usa28.9%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹13.87L/Yr ($16,200/Yr)Living: ₹22.79L/Yr ($26,630/Yr)Admission	M.S Criminology and Criminal Jus...GRE updated298IELTS6.5PTE53₹13.87L/Yr $16,200 Course duration: 2 years Programs	5.5/10(32 Users)Ranked 151 by ARWU in 2022
#3	University of Miami, Coral Gables Florida, Usa37.7%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹35.59L/Yr ($41,580/Yr)Living: ₹11.7L/Yr ($13,666/Yr)Admission	M.S Criminology and Criminal Jus...TOEFL80₹35.59L/Yr $41,580 Course duration: 2 years Programs	8.3/10(1 User)Ranked 151 by ARWU in 2022
#4	University of Alabama, Tuscaloosa Alabama, Usa52.6%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹26.93L/Yr ($31,460/Yr)Living: ₹4.32L/Yr ($5,050/Yr)Admission	M.S Criminal JusticeTOEFL79PTE59₹26.93L/Yr $31,460 Course duration: 2 years Programs	Ranked 401 by ARWU in 2022
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#5	Bowling Green State University, Bowling Green Ohio, Usa76%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹26.21L/Yr ($30,617/Yr)Living: ₹7.62L/Yr ($8,898/Yr)Admission	M.S Criminal JusticeIELTS6.5PTE53₹26.21L/Yr $30,617 Course duration: 1 year Programs	--
#6	University of Texas - Rio Grande Valley, Edinburg Texas, Usa63.9%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹13.61L/Yr ($15,898/Yr)Living: ₹6.84L/Yr ($7,986/Yr)Admission	M.S Criminal Justice₹13.61L/Yr $15,898 Course duration: 1 year Programs	Ranked 1201 by THE in 2024 Ranked 227 by US News in 2024
#7	Virginia Commonwealth University, Richmond Virginia, Usa81.2%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹23.86L/Yr ($27,880/Yr)Living: ₹9.85L/Yr ($11,506/Yr)Admission	M.S Criminal JusticeIELTS7PTE65₹23.86L/Yr $27,880 Course duration: 1 year Programs	Ranked 201 by ARWU in 2022
#8	University of North Texas, Denton Texas, Usa71.8%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹27.79L/Yr ($32,464/Yr)Living: ₹3.68L/Yr ($4,304/Yr)Admission	M.S Criminal JusticeGRE updated307TOEFL79PTE53₹27.79L/Yr $32,464 Course duration: 2 years Programs	7.0/10(2 Users)Ranked 301 by ARWU in 2022
#9	University of Missouri, Kansas City Missouri, Usa62%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹11.92L/Yr ($13,932/Yr)Living: ₹9.44L/Yr ($11,026/Yr)Admission	M.S Criminal Justice and Crimino...TOEFL79PTE53₹11.92L/Yr $13,932 Course duration: 2 years Programs	Ranked 1001 by QS in 2025 Ranked 269 by US News in 2024
#10	University of Louisville, Louisville Kentucky, Usa72.6%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹19.53L/Yr ($22,815/Yr)Living: ₹7.17L/Yr ($8,374/Yr)Admission	M.S Criminal Justice₹19.53L/Yr $22,815 Course duration: 2 years Programs	7.2/10(2 Users)Ranked 301 by ARWU in 2022

#11	Rochester Institute of Technology, Rochester New York, Usa54.9%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹46.37L/Yr ($54,176/Yr)Living: ₹10.84L/Yr ($12,666/Yr)Admission	M.S Criminal JusticeIELTS6.5PTE60₹46.37L/Yr $54,176 Course duration: 2 years Programs	8.5/10(3 Users)Ranked 1001 by QS in 2025 Ranked 98 by US News in 2024
#12	University of Texas, San Antonio Texas, Usa76.4%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹23.46L/Yr ($27,414/Yr)Living: ₹9.62L/Yr ($11,234/Yr)Admission	M.S Criminal Justice and Crimino...IELTS6.5PTE58₹23.46L/Yr $27,414 Course duration: 2 years Programs	6.0/10(2 Users)Ranked 1001 by QS in 2025 Ranked 280 by US News in 2024
#13	San Diego State University, San Diego California, Usa34.6%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹8.22L/Yr ($9,608/Yr)Admission	M.S Criminal Justice and Crimino...GRE updated300TOEFL80PTE58₹8.22L/Yr $9,608 Course duration: 2 years Programs	5.7/10(5 Users)Ranked 1001 by QS in 2025 Ranked 105 by US News in 2024
#14	Florida Atlantic University, Boca Raton Florida, Usa59.8%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹16.65L/Yr ($19,456/Yr)Living: ₹10.19L/Yr ($11,906/Yr)Admission	M.S Criminology and Criminal Jus...IELTS6PTE55₹16.65L/Yr $19,456 Course duration: 2 years Programs	8.2/10(2 Users)Ranked 1201 by QS in 2025 Ranked 209 by US News in 2024
#15	University of Wisconsin, Milwaukee Wisconsin, Usa72%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹21.95L/Yr ($25,650/Yr)Living: ₹9.04L/Yr ($10,560/Yr)Admission	M.S Criminal Justice (Crime Anal...TOEFL79PTE49₹21.95L/Yr $25,650 Course duration: 2 s 1 More Program	6.0/10(1 User)Ranked 401 by ARWU in 2022
#16	Portland State University, Portland Oregon, Usa89.4%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹15.78L/Yr ($18,441/Yr)Living: ₹10.98L/Yr ($12,831/Yr)Admission	M.S Criminology and Criminal Jus...TOEFL80PTE60₹15.78L/Yr $18,441 Course duration: 2 years Programs	8.7/10(3 Users)Ranked 1201 by QS in 2025 Ranked 280 by US News in 2024
#17	Nova Southeastern University, Fort Lauderdale Florida, Usa52.5%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹36.12L/Yr ($42,197/Yr)Living: ₹10.74L/Yr ($12,550/Yr)Admission	M.S Criminal JusticeGRE updated297TOEFL80PTE54₹36.12L/Yr $42,197 Course duration: 2 years Programs	Ranked 401 by ARWU in 2022
#18	California State University, Los Angeles California, Usa46%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹15.66L/Yr ($18,296/Yr)Living: ₹11.43L/Yr ($13,356/Yr)Admission	M.S Criminal JusticeTOEFL80PTE53₹15.66L/Yr $18,296 Course duration: 2 years Programs	5.8/10(4 Users)Ranked 1401 by QS in 2025 Ranked 1629 by CWUR in 2022
#19	Texas Christian University, Fort Worth Texas, Usa37.6%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹25.93L/Yr ($30,290/Yr)Living: ₹10.58L/Yr ($12,360/Yr)Admission	M.S Criminal JusticeIELTS6.0PTE53₹25.93L/Yr $30,290 Course duration: 2 years Programs	9.0/10(1 User)Ranked 98 by US News in 2024 Ranked 1491 by CWUR in 2022
#20	California State University, Long Beach California, Usa33.8%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹13.22L/Yr ($15,446/Yr)Living: ₹10.69L/Yr ($12,484/Yr)Admission	M.S Criminology and Criminal Jus...IELTS6.5PTE46₹13.22L/Yr $15,446 Course duration: 2 years Programs	Ranked 105 by US News in 2024 Ranked 272 by FORBES in 2019
#21	Mercer University, Macon Georgia, Usa69.4%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹11.74L/Yr ($13,716/Yr)Living: ₹9.68L/Yr ($11,315/Yr)Admission	M.S Criminal Justice and Public ...₹11.74L/Yr $13,716 Course duration: 2 years Programs	Ranked 170 by US News in 2024 Ranked 476 by FORBES in 2019
#22	Grand Valley State University, Allendale Michigan, Usa81.7%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹12.62L/Yr ($14,750/Yr)Living: ₹7.83L/Yr ($9,150/Yr)Admission	M.S Criminal JusticeIELTS6.5PTE53₹12.62L/Yr $14,750 Course duration: 2 years Programs	10.0/10(2 Users)Ranked 235 by US News in 2024 Ranked 481 by FORBES in 2019
#23	University of North Florida, Jacksonville Florida, Usa64.5%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹26.81L/Yr ($31,320/Yr)Living: ₹8.36L/Yr ($9,772/Yr)Admission	M.S Criminal Justice₹26.81L/Yr $31,320 Course duration: 2 years Programs	Ranked 236 by US News in 2024 Ranked 1990 by CWUR in 2022
#24	North Dakota State University, Fargo North Dakota, Usa93%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹12.43L/Yr ($14,522/Yr)Living: ₹7.35L/Yr ($8,586/Yr)Admission	M.S Criminal JusticeTOEFL79PTE50₹12.43L/Yr $14,522 Course duration: 2 years Programs	Ranked 249 by US News in 2024 Ranked 906 by CWUR in 2022
#25	Sam Houston State University, Huntsville Texas, Usa72%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹17.2L/Yr ($20,098/Yr)Living: ₹7.86L/Yr ($9,178/Yr)Admission	M.S Criminal Justice Leadership ...₹17.2L/Yr $20,098 Course duration: 1 year 1 More Program	9.0/10(1 User)Ranked 249 by US News in 2024 Ranked 1981 by CWUR in 2022
#26	Florida Gulf Coast University, Fort Myers Florida, Usa56.2%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹20.04L/Yr ($23,412/Yr)Living: ₹8.28L/Yr ($9,672/Yr)Admission	M.S Criminal Justice₹20.04L/Yr $23,412 Course duration: 2 years Programs	Ranked 304 by US News in 2024 Ranked 519 by FORBES in 2019
#27	Radford University, Radford Virginia, Usa74%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹14.93L/Yr ($17,441/Yr)Living: ₹7.29L/Yr ($8,522/Yr)Admission	M.S Criminal JusticeIELTS6.5PTE53₹14.93L/Yr $17,441 Course duration: 2 years Programs	Ranked 304 by US News in 2024
#28	Marshall University, Huntington West Virginia, Usa89.4%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹18.35L/Yr ($21,434/Yr)Living: ₹8.67L/Yr ($10,126/Yr)Admission	M.S Criminal Justice₹18.35L/Yr $21,434 Course duration: 2 years Programs	9.2/10(1 User)Ranked 332 by US News in 2024 Ranked 1689 by CWUR in 2022
#29	University of Louisiana, Lafayette Louisiana, Usa51.1%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹34.65L/Yr ($40,482/Yr)Living: ₹8.81L/Yr ($10,294/Yr)Admission	M.S Criminal JusticeTOEFL79PTE53₹34.65L/Yr $40,482 Course duration: 2 years Programs	7.2/10(1 User)Ranked 401 by ARWU in 2022
#30	University of Southern Mississippi, Hattiesburg Mississippi, Usa60.1%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹10.71L/Yr ($12,516/Yr)Living: ₹8.24L/Yr ($9,631/Yr)Admission	M.S Criminal Justice₹10.71L/Yr $12,516 Course duration: 2 years Programs	9.3/10(1 User)Ranked 352 by US News in 2024 Ranked 1425 by CWUR in 2022
#31	Point Park University, Pittsburgh Pennsylvania, Usa70.5%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹22.62L/Yr ($26,430/Yr)Living: ₹9.5L/Yr ($11,100/Yr)Admission	M.S Criminal Justice Administrat...₹22.62L/Yr $26,430 Course duration: 2 years Programs	7.3/10(1 User)Ranked 352 by US News in 2024
#32	Eastern Kentucky University, Richmond Kentucky, Usa70%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹21.18L/Yr ($24,750/Yr)Living: ₹8.33L/Yr ($9,728/Yr)Admission	M.S Criminal Justice₹21.18L/Yr $24,750 Course duration: 2 years 1 More Program	Ranked 352 by US News in 2024 Ranked 641 by FORBES in 2019
#33	Husson University, Bangor Maine, Usa80.2%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹7.93L/Yr ($9,270/Yr)Living: ₹8.13L/Yr ($9,498/Yr)Admission	M.S Criminal JusticeTOEFL79PTE50₹7.93L/Yr $9,270 Course duration: 2 years Programs	Ranked 361 by US News in 2024
#34	University of Texas, Tyler Texas, Usa64.5%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹24.8L/Yr ($28,978/Yr)Living: ₹7.95L/Yr ($9,290/Yr)Admission	M.S Criminal JusticeIELTS6.5PTE53₹24.8L/Yr $28,978 Course duration: 2 years Programs	Ranked 361 by US News in 2024
#35	University of Arkansas, Little Rock Arkansas, Usa89.8%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹15.41L/Yr ($18,000/Yr)Living: ₹7.89L/Yr ($9,218/Yr)Admission	M.S Criminal JusticeIELTS6.5PTE58₹15.41L/Yr $18,000 Course duration: 2 years Programs	Ranked 390 by US News in 2024 Ranked 901 by ARWU in 2022
#36	Saint Leo University, Saint Leo Florida, Usa69.7%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹7.16L/Yr ($8,364/Yr)Living: ₹10.53L/Yr ($12,300/Yr)Admission	M.S Criminal Justice - Behaviora...IELTS5.0PTE35₹7.16L/Yr $8,364 Course duration: 2 years 5+ More Programs	Ranked 390 by US News in 2024
#37	Colorado Technical University, Colorado Springs Colorado, Usa43.5%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹12.58L/Yr ($14,700/Yr)Living: ₹6.2L/Yr ($7,241/Yr)Admission	M.S Criminal Justice₹12.58L/Yr $14,700 Course duration: 2 years Programs	Ranked 395 by US News in 2024
#38	Kennesaw State University, Kennesaw Georgia, Usa58.5%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹32.85L/Yr ($38,376/Yr)Living: ₹9.81L/Yr ($11,467/Yr)Admission	M.S Criminal JusticeGRE updated286TOEFL80₹32.85L/Yr $38,376 Course duration: 2 years Programs	6.7/10(1 User)Ranked 395 by US News in 2024 Ranked 1780 by CWUR in 2022
#39	Valdosta State University, Valdosta Georgia, Usa65.1%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹20.26L/Yr ($23,672/Yr)Living: ₹7.14L/Yr ($8,338/Yr)Admission	M.S Criminal JusticeIELTS6.0PTE53₹20.26L/Yr $23,672 Course duration: 2 years Programs	Ranked 395 by US News in 2024
#40	Loma Linda University, Loma Linda California, Usa	Tuition: ₹17.25L/Yr ($20,160/Yr)Admission	M.S Criminal JusticeIELTS6.5PTE54₹17.25L/Yr $20,160 Course duration: 2 years Programs	Ranked 1101 by CWUR in 2022
#41	Roger Williams University, Bristol Rhode Island, Usa82%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹15.55L/Yr ($18,168/Yr)Living: ₹13.32L/Yr ($15,564/Yr)Admission	M.S Criminal JusticeIELTS6.0PTE53₹15.55L/Yr $18,168 Course duration: 2 years Programs	Ranked 376 by FORBES in 2019
#42	Iona College, New Rochelle New York, Usa91.5%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹30.51L/Yr ($35,650/Yr)Living: ₹12.69L/Yr ($14,832/Yr)Admission	M.S Criminal JusticeIELTS6.5₹30.51L/Yr $35,650 Course duration: 1 year Programs	7.5/10(1 User)Ranked 390 by FORBES in 2019
#43	University of Tampa, Tampa Florida, Usa48%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹17.54L/Yr ($20,490/Yr)Living: ₹8.99L/Yr ($10,502/Yr)Admission	M.S Criminology and Criminal Jus...₹17.54L/Yr $20,490 Course duration: 2 years Programs	9.0/10(1 User)Ranked 433 by FORBES in 2019
#44	Lynn University, Boca Raton Florida, Usa81.7%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹10.51L/Yr ($12,285/Yr)Living: ₹10.25L/Yr ($11,970/Yr)Admission	M.S Criminal JusticeIELTS6.0PTE50₹10.51L/Yr $12,285 Course duration: 2 years Programs	Ranked 526 by FORBES in 2019
#45	University of West Florida, Pensacola Florida, Usa41%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹26.63L/Yr ($31,110/Yr)Living: ₹8.01L/Yr ($9,354/Yr)Admission	M.S Criminal JusticeTOEFL71PTE50₹26.63L/Yr $31,110 Course duration: 2 years Programs	8.0/10(2 Users)Ranked 615 by FORBES in 2019
#46	Bridgewater State University, Bridgewater Massachusetts, Usa81%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹6.03L/Yr ($7,050/Yr)Living: ₹10.91L/Yr ($12,750/Yr)Admission	M.S Criminal Justice₹6.03L/Yr $7,050 Course duration: 1 year Programs	9.8/10(1 User)
#47	Monroe College, Bronx New York, Usa53.1%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹12.97L/Yr ($15,156/Yr)Living: ₹8.67L/Yr ($10,130/Yr)Admission	M.S Criminal JusticeIELTS6.5PTE54₹12.97L/Yr $15,156 Course duration: 2 years Programs	--
#48	Buffalo State, Buffalo New York, Usa62.3%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹19.98L/Yr ($23,347/Yr)Living: ₹11.54L/Yr ($13,486/Yr)Admission	M.S Criminal JusticeIELTS6.0PTE44₹19.98L/Yr $23,347 Course duration: 2 years Programs	--
#49	Niagara University, Niagara University New York, Usa82.9%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹14.12L/Yr ($16,494/Yr)Living: ₹11.08L/Yr ($12,950/Yr)Admission	M.S Criminal Justice Administrat...IELTS6.0PTE58₹14.12L/Yr $16,494 Course duration: 2 years Programs	8.2/10(1 User)
#50	Southeast Missouri State University, Cape Girardeau Missouri, Usa84.3%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹10.22L/Yr ($11,938/Yr)Living: ₹7.46L/Yr ($8,715/Yr)Admission	M.S Criminal JusticeIELTS5.5PTE45₹10.22L/Yr $11,938 Course duration: 2 years Programs	4.8/10(1 User)