Criminal Justice · Rhode Island
Criminal Justice colleges in Rhode Island
CampusPin lists 9 U.S. colleges in Rhode Island 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 Rhode Island that offer Criminal Justice
Community College of Rhode Island
Warwick, RI · Community College · Public
Tuition
$5,326
Acceptance
100%
Enrollment
11,455
Johnson & Wales University-Online
Providence, RI · University · Private
Tuition
$13,365
Acceptance
54%
Enrollment
2,587
Johnson & Wales University-Providence
Providence, RI · University · Private
Tuition
$40,408
Acceptance
84%
Enrollment
4,333
New England Institute of Technology
East Greenwich, RI · University · Private
Tuition
$35,625
Acceptance
73%
Enrollment
1,850
Providence College
Providence, RI · University · Private
Tuition
$60,848
Acceptance
49%
Enrollment
4,614
Rhode Island College
Providence, RI · University · Public
Tuition
$10,986
Acceptance
81%
Enrollment
5,612
Rhode Island School of Design
Providence, RI · University · Private
Tuition
$59,760
Acceptance
14%
Enrollment
2,538
Roger Williams University
Bristol, RI · University · Private
Tuition
$42,666
Acceptance
88%
Enrollment
4,251
Roger Williams University School of Law
Bristol, RI · University · Private
Tuition
$35,869
Acceptance
74%
Enrollment
7,195
Criminal Justice programs in Rhode Island: by the numbers
A quick comparison of the 9 schools listed above, drawn from each institution's published IPEDS data.
Schools listed
9
Public / private
2 / 7
Universities / 2-year
8 / 1
Cities represented
4
In-state tuition range
$5,326–$60,848
Median in-state tuition
$35,869
Lowest published in-state tuition
Community College of Rhode Island
$5,326
Most selective
Rhode Island School of Design
14% acceptance
Largest by enrollment
Community College of Rhode Island
11,455 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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