Criminal Justice · New Hampshire
Criminal Justice colleges in New Hampshire
CampusPin lists 16 U.S. colleges in New Hampshire 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 New Hampshire that offer Criminal Justice
Antioch University-New England
Keene, NH · University · Private
Tuition
$21,208
Acceptance
44%
Enrollment
3,669
Great Bay Community College
Portsmouth, NH · Community College · Public
Tuition
$7,200
Acceptance
100%
Enrollment
1,262
Keene State College
Keene, NH · University · Public
Tuition
$14,710
Acceptance
89%
Enrollment
2,808
Lakes Region Community College
Laconia, NH · Community College · Public
Tuition
$6,720
Acceptance
100%
Enrollment
493
Manchester Community College
Manchester, NH · Community College · Public
Tuition
$7,090
Acceptance
100%
Enrollment
1,610
NHTI-Concord's Community College
Concord, NH · Community College · Public
Tuition
$7,200
Acceptance
100%
Enrollment
2,186
Nashua Community College
Nashua, NH · Community College · Public
Tuition
$7,140
Acceptance
100%
Enrollment
1,039
New England College
Henniker, NH · University · Private
Tuition
$41,578
Acceptance
96%
Enrollment
2,850
Plymouth State University
Plymouth, NH · University · Public
Tuition
$14,558
Acceptance
91%
Enrollment
3,801
Saint Anselm College
Manchester, NH · University · Private
Tuition
$46,810
Acceptance
78%
Enrollment
2,058
Southern New Hampshire University
Manchester, NH · University · Private
Tuition
$16,450
Acceptance
96%
Enrollment
181,201
St Joseph School of Nursing
Nashua, NH · Community College · Private
Tuition
$22,978
Acceptance
100%
Enrollment
89
University of New Hampshire College of Professional Studies Online
Manchester, NH · University · Public
Tuition
$7,812
Acceptance
100%
Enrollment
1,245
University of New Hampshire at Manchester
Manchester, NH · University · Public
Tuition
$15,820
Acceptance
87%
Enrollment
712
University of New Hampshire-Main Campus
Durham, NH · University · Public
Tuition
$19,112
Acceptance
87%
Enrollment
13,480
White Mountains Community College
Berlin, NH · Community College · Public
Tuition
$7,050
Acceptance
100%
Enrollment
430
Criminal Justice programs in New Hampshire: by the numbers
A quick comparison of the 16 schools listed above, drawn from each institution's published IPEDS data.
Schools listed
16
Public / private
11 / 5
Universities / 2-year
9 / 7
Cities represented
10
In-state tuition range
$6,720–$46,810
Median in-state tuition
$14,634
Lowest published in-state tuition
Lakes Region Community College
$6,720
Most selective
Antioch University-New England
44% acceptance
Largest by enrollment
Southern New Hampshire University
181,201 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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