Criminal Justice · Alaska
Criminal Justice colleges in Alaska
CampusPin lists 7 U.S. colleges in Alaska that offer Criminal Justice programs. Compare tuition, acceptance rate, and enrollment in the table below, every figure links back to the institution's official IPEDS data.
Criminal Justice studies the institutions and practices of policing, courts, and corrections, preparing graduates for law enforcement, probation, corrections, and law school.
Schools in Alaska that offer Criminal Justice
Alaska Bible College
Palmer, AK · University · Private
Tuition
$10,930
Acceptance
100%
Enrollment
34
Alaska Christian College
Soldotna, AK · Community College · Private
Tuition
$9,014
Acceptance
89%
Enrollment
60
Alaska Pacific University
Anchorage, AK · University · Private
Tuition
$20,760
Acceptance
86%
Enrollment
541
Ilisagvik College
Barrow, AK · University · Public
Tuition
$5,260
Acceptance
100%
Enrollment
175
University of Alaska Anchorage
Anchorage, AK · University · Public
Tuition
$7,566
Acceptance
67%
Enrollment
7,550
University of Alaska Fairbanks
Fairbanks, AK · University · Public
Tuition
$8,640
Acceptance
100%
Enrollment
5,029
University of Alaska Southeast
Juneau, AK · University · Public
Tuition
$6,960
Acceptance
63%
Enrollment
1,160
Criminal Justice programs in Alaska: by the numbers
A quick comparison of the 7 schools listed above, drawn from each institution's published IPEDS data.
Schools listed
7
Public / private
4 / 3
Universities / 2-year
6 / 1
Cities represented
6
In-state tuition range
$5,260–$20,760
Median in-state tuition
$8,640
Lowest published in-state tuition
Ilisagvik College
$5,260
Most selective
University of Alaska Southeast
63% acceptance
Largest by enrollment
University of Alaska Anchorage
7,550 students
Figures reflect the schools currently listed and each institution's most recent reported data. Verify current tuition and admissions details with the school before applying.
What you'll study in a Criminal Justice program
- Introduction to the criminal justice system
- Criminology theory
- Policing and police administration
- Criminal law and procedure
- Corrections and rehabilitation
- Juvenile justice
- Forensic methods (depending on track)
- Research methods and statistics
Where a Criminal Justice degree can lead
- Police Officer / Detective
- Federal Agent (FBI, DEA, ATF, USMS, ICE)
- Probation / Parole Officer
- Corrections Officer
- Forensic Analyst
- Lawyer (with JD)
Typical pay: $45,000–$72,000 early-career (BLS, 2024 police and sheriff's patrol officers median $76,290)
A Criminal Justice major covers the structure of policing, courts, and corrections; criminology theory; criminal law and procedure; victimology; juvenile justice; and corrections. Programs often offer concentrations in Law Enforcement, Forensic Science, Cybercrime, Homeland Security, or Pre-Law. Many include an internship with a local police department, sheriff's office, court, prosecutor, or correctional facility.
Graduates work in federal, state, and local law enforcement, corrections, probation/parole, private security, victim advocacy, and corporate compliance. The major is also a common pre-law track.
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