Criminal Justice · Delaware
Criminal Justice colleges in Delaware
CampusPin lists 5 U.S. colleges in Delaware 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 Delaware that offer Criminal Justice
Delaware State University
Dover, DE · University · Public
Tuition
$10,314
Acceptance
62%
Enrollment
5,517
Delaware Technical Community College-Terry
Dover, DE · University · Public
Tuition
$4,965
Acceptance
100%
Enrollment
11,012
Goldey-Beacom College
Wilmington, DE · University · Private
Tuition
$13,440
Acceptance
77%
Enrollment
1,006
Strayer University-Delaware
Wilmington, DE · University · Private
Tuition
$13,920
Acceptance
100%
Enrollment
269
Wilmington University
New Castle, DE · University · Private
Tuition
$12,330
Acceptance
100%
Enrollment
13,820
Criminal Justice programs in Delaware: by the numbers
A quick comparison of the 5 schools listed above, drawn from each institution's published IPEDS data.
Schools listed
5
Public / private
2 / 3
Universities / 2-year
5 / 0
Cities represented
3
In-state tuition range
$4,965–$13,920
Median in-state tuition
$12,330
Lowest published in-state tuition
Delaware Technical Community College-Terry
$4,965
Most selective
Delaware State University
62% acceptance
Largest by enrollment
Wilmington University
13,820 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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