Criminal Justice · Vermont
Criminal Justice colleges in Vermont
CampusPin lists 8 U.S. colleges in Vermont 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 Vermont that offer Criminal Justice
Bennington College
Bennington, VT · University · Private
Tuition
$64,644
Acceptance
48%
Enrollment
850
Champlain College
Burlington, VT · University · Private
Tuition
$45,550
Acceptance
67%
Enrollment
3,312
Middlebury College
Middlebury, VT · University · Private
Tuition
$65,280
Acceptance
10%
Enrollment
2,842
Norwich University
Northfield, VT · University · Private
Tuition
$49,600
Acceptance
74%
Enrollment
3,122
Sterling College
Craftsbury Common, VT · University · Private
Tuition
$40,760
Acceptance
92%
Enrollment
66
Vermont College of Fine Arts
Montpelier, VT · University · Private
Tuition
$41,467
Acceptance
78%
Enrollment
5,605
Vermont Law and Graduate School
South Royalton, VT · University · Private
Tuition
$41,467
Acceptance
52%
Enrollment
8,195
Vermont State University
Randolph, VT · University · Public
Tuition
$11,400
Acceptance
83%
Enrollment
4,616
Criminal Justice programs in Vermont: by the numbers
A quick comparison of the 8 schools listed above, drawn from each institution's published IPEDS data.
Schools listed
8
Public / private
1 / 7
Universities / 2-year
8 / 0
Cities represented
8
In-state tuition range
$11,400–$65,280
Median in-state tuition
$43,509
Lowest published in-state tuition
Vermont State University
$11,400
Most selective
Middlebury College
10% acceptance
Largest by enrollment
Vermont Law and Graduate School
8,195 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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