Special Learning Opportunity
The following table compares the special learning opportunities between best Criminology schools including distance learning opportunities, ROTC program, Study abroad, and more special chances of learning. This statistics is based on the latest data from IPEDS, U.S. Department of Education for academic year 2024-2025.
| Rank | Name | Online Class | ROTC | Teacher Cert. | Study Abroad | Weekend/ Evening College | Campus Housing* | Meal Plan** |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | University of Maryland-College Park | Under, Grad | Army, Air Force | ✔ | ✔ | ✗ | ✔ (12,465) | ✔ ($6,036) |
| 2 | University at Albany | Under, Grad | Army, Air Force | ✔ | ✔ | ✗ | ✔ (6,720) | ✔ ($5,850) |
| 3 | University of Cincinnati-Main Campus | Under, Grad | Army, Air Force | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ (7,598) | ✔ ($5,210) |
| 4 | University of Missouri-St Louis | Under, Grad | Army, Air Force | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ (715) | ✔ ($4,531) |
| 5 | Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus | Under, Grad | Army, NAVY, Air Force | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ (14,275) | ✔ ($5,610) |
| 5 | University of California-Irvine | Under, Grad | Army, Air Force | ✔ | ✔ | ✗ | ✔ (15,693) | ✔ |
| 7 | Florida State University | Under, Grad | Army, NAVY, Air Force | ✔ | ✔ | ✗ | ✔ (6,709) | ✔ ($5,148) |
| 7 | Michigan State University | Under, Grad | Army, Air Force | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ (17,517) | ✔ ($6,452) |
| 7 | Rutgers University-Newark | Under, Grad | Army, Air Force | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ (2,453) | ✔ ($5,248) |
| 10 | CUNY John Jay College of Criminal Justice | Under, Grad | ✗ | ✗ | ✔ | ✔ | ✗ | ✔ |
Student Services on Campus
The following table compares the on-campus students services and facilities between best Criminology schools including Student Counseling, Employment services for current students, Placement service for program completers, On-campus daycare facility, and library information.
| Rank | Name | Career Counseling | Employment Service | Placement Service | On Campus Daycare | Library Facilities |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | University of Maryland-College Park | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✗ | Own Library |
| 2 | University at Albany | ✔ | ✔ | ✗ | ✔ | Own Library |
| 3 | University of Cincinnati-Main Campus | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | Own Library |
| 4 | University of Missouri-St Louis | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | Own Library |
| 5 | Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | Own Library |
| 5 | University of California-Irvine | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | Own Library |
| 7 | Florida State University | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | Own Library |
| 7 | Michigan State University | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✗ | Own Library |
| 7 | Rutgers University-Newark | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | Own Library |
| 10 | CUNY John Jay College of Criminal Justice | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | Own Library |
Athletics Associations
The following table summarizes the alheletic teams and program information of best Criminology schools. Among 10 best Criminology schools, all schools are NAA members, and all schools are NCAA members.
| Rank | Name | Members | Football | Basketball | Baseball | All Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | University of Maryland-College Park | NAA, NCAA | Big Ten Conference | Big Ten Conference | Big Ten Conference | 14 athletic programs |
| 2 | University at Albany | NAA, NCAA | Coastal Athletic Association | America East | America East | 13 athletic programs |
| 3 | University of Cincinnati-Main Campus | NAA, NCAA | American Athletic Conference | American Athletic Conference | American Athletic Conference | 10 athletic programs |
| 4 | University of Missouri-St Louis | NAA, NCAA | - | Great Lakes Valley Conference | Great Lakes Valley Conference | 7 athletic programs |
| 5 | Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus | NAA, NCAA | Big Ten Conference | Big Ten Conference | Big Ten Conference | 16 athletic programs |
| 5 | University of California-Irvine | NAA, NCAA | - | Big West Conference | Big West Conference | 10 athletic programs |
| 7 | Florida State University | NAA, NCAA | Atlantic Coast Conference | Atlantic Coast Conference | Atlantic Coast Conference | 11 athletic programs |
| 7 | Michigan State University | NAA, NCAA | Big Ten Conference | Big Ten Conference | Big Ten Conference | 15 athletic programs |
| 7 | Rutgers University-Newark | NAA, NCAA | - | New Jersey Athletic Conference | New Jersey Athletic Conference | 7 athletic programs |
| 10 | CUNY John Jay College of Criminal Justice | NAA, NCAA | - | 9 athletic programs |
NAA: National Athletic Association
NCAA: National Collegiate Athletic Association
Additional Characteristics
The following table compares and describes additional facts of best Criminology schools including religious affiliation, specialized schools, and medical degree offer, and other facts.
| Rank | Name | Religious Affiliation | Historical Black School | Tribal School | Has Hospital | Offer Medical Degree |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | University of Maryland-College Park | Not affiliated | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✔ |
| 2 | University at Albany | Not affiliated | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ |
| 3 | University of Cincinnati-Main Campus | Not affiliated | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✔ |
| 4 | University of Missouri-St Louis | Not affiliated | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ |
| 5 | Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus | Not affiliated | ✗ | ✗ | ✔ | ✔ |
| 5 | University of California-Irvine | Not affiliated | ✗ | ✗ | ✔ | ✔ |
| 7 | Florida State University | Not affiliated | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✔ |
| 7 | Michigan State University | Not affiliated | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✔ |
| 7 | Rutgers University-Newark | Not affiliated | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ |
| 10 | CUNY John Jay College of Criminal Justice | Not affiliated | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ |
The ranking data is provided by CollegeEvaluator.
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