Best Online Criminal Justice Bachelor’s Degrees

Avg. Cost per Credit: $228.81 (in-state) | $345.87 (out-of-state)

Credits to Graduate: 120

FIU's fully online BS in criminal justice provides students with a broad-reaching education in the study and implementation of criminal justice.

You'll learn about criminological theory, research methods and analysis, and how the U.S. Constitution applies in criminal justice contexts. You'll also complete a senior capstone project that centers on a real-world crime and public policy issue.

Interested students may apply for one of three start terms in the fall, spring, or summer. You must also provide all relevant transcripts and submit test scores.

Avg. Cost per Credit: $179.19 (in-state) | $715.80 (out-of-state)

Credits to Graduate: 120

UCF's online BA or BS in criminal justice program targets students preparing for careers in criminal justice at the local, state, and federal levels. The program provides you with an understanding of the broader legal process and its history. You'll graduate with the knowledge and experience you need to enter graduate school.

For in-state students, at less than $200 per credit, an online degree from UCF can be a more affordable option for college. To apply, you must be a transfer student — first-year students cannot start their college careers at UCF Online.

Avg. Cost per Credit: $492 (in-state) | $511 (out-of-state)

Credits to Graduate: 48

SDSU Global Campus's online asynchronous BS in criminal justice degree completion program is designed for students who have already started their degree. The program, which can take as few as 15 months to complete, strongly emphasizes social justice and equity in the criminal justice system.

You'll take courses like crime and behavior, law enforcement, forensic science, and administrative behavior.

To apply, you must have at least 60 transferable credits with a minimum 2.8 GPA.

Avg. Cost per Credit: $320

Credits to Graduate: 120

SNHU's online BS in criminal justice emphasizes real-world applicability and includes an embedded communication certificate. Students who have completed basic police training may earn up to 12 credits for their training experience.

You can choose from among several concentration options, including criminology and crime analysis, cybercrime, and human services and advocacy. You must apply online and provide educational history and demographic information.

Avg. Cost per Credit: $549 (in-state) | $564 (out-of-state)

Credits to Graduate: 120

UC's online BS in criminal justice provides a broad overview of criminal justice and related fields. You'll study criminal justice, criminology, legal studies, and legal history for a thorough understanding of the justice system.

Tuition is similar for in-state and out-of-state students, making this program potentially attractive to students outside Ohio. You must have a minimum 2.7 high school GPA to apply. Transfer students must have a minimum 2.0 college GPA.

Avg. Cost per Credit: $301.51 (in-state) | $468.17 (out-of-state)

Credits to Graduate: 120

WCU's online BS in criminal justice provides a research-based understanding of criminology and its application to criminal justice. The program is designed to be equivalent to the school's residential BS in criminal justice. You'll study criminology from a historical and statistical perspective and take a handful of general education courses.

Applicants must have at least one year of criminal justice work experience in law, law enforcement, or a related field. Criminal justice experience is evaluated by faculty as part of your overall application.

Avg. Cost per Credit: $277.5 (in-state) | $369 (out-of-state)

Credits to Graduate: 120

CSUSB's BA in criminal justice is offered both online and at the San Bernardino campus. In this program, you'll complete general education requirements, such as composition, in addition to taking an array of criminal justice courses and any electives you choose.

Core classes include introduction to the criminal justice system, statistics in criminal justice, research methods, and police and police systems.

To be accepted into the major, you must complete a pre-criminal justice major, which will automatically switch over to a criminal justice major upon completion of all requirements.

Avg. Cost per Credit: $555

Credits to Graduate: 110

Arizona Online's BS in criminal justice studies is open to both first-year and transfer students. In this program, you'll gain skills in four areas of focus: law, policy, and social justice; mathematics; statistics and data science; psychology and human behavior; and social and behavioral sciences.

Arizona Online does not raise tuition costs for out-of-state students, making this program a good option for those who may move out of state during their degree. To apply, you can self-report grades without having to supply high school transcripts.