Criminal Justice Online Masters Programs Ranked Nationally
January 22, 2025
US News & World Report has ranked the School of Criminal Justice’s Online Master's Program in Criminal Justice 10th best in the Nation. The same Online Master's Program was ranked 7th in the Nation for Veterans. This marks the 9th consecutive year that the School’s Online Master's Program in Criminal Justice has been ranked in the Top 10.
Dr. Chris Melde, Director of the School of Criminal Justice states “We were a pioneer online program in criminal justice and continually seek to offer world class and cutting-edge programming for our student body. This ranking reflects our faculty’s eagerness to deliver an education that is high-quality and responsive to the needs of the field."
The School of Criminal Justice’s Online Masters Program in Criminal Justice was the first online program launched at MSU and the first ever online Masters Program in Criminal Justice offered. The School of Criminal Justice also holds a Top 10 ranking in U.S. News and World Report’s Top 10 Best Criminology Schools – the only School in the Big 10 to be featured on both lists.
The School of Criminal Justice also offers an Online Masters Degree in Law Enforcement Intelligence & Analysis and an Online Masters Degree in Cybercrime & Digital Investigation. Students enrolled an Online Masters Program through the School of Criminal Justice learn from faculty with decades of combined experience in fields of policing, terrorism & radicalization, community violence prevention, corrections, youth & crime, and cybercrime.
Allison Rojek, Director of Online Programs says "We are incredibly proud to be named a top 10 program for the last 9 years. It is a testament to the quality and dedication of the faculty and staff in the School of Criminal Justice to provide a quality education to our students. "
Thank you to all of our students, faculty, staff, and alumni who have built and represented the School of Criminal Justice and its programs. If you are interested in joining a world-class online masters program, you can request more information here: https://online.cj.msu.edu/