CHARLOTTE, N.C., Nov. 11, 2015 /PRNewswire/ — Value Colleges (www.valuecolleges.com), an independent online guide to the best values in undergraduate and graduate college education has just released its Top 50 Best Value Online Criminal Justice Programs of 2016:
http://www.valuecolleges.com/rankings/best-online-criminal-justice-programs/
The top 3 best values of 2016 are the University of Nebraska at Kearney, Kearney, NE in first place, Central Washington University, Ellensburg, WA in second, and the University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK in third.
The colleges and universities on Value Colleges' Top 50 Best Value Online Criminal Justice ranking define value for their graduates, striking the perfect balance between excellence, market value, and reasonable tuition rates. Rankings include only accredited, nationally and regionally ranked institutions that have demonstrated their quality time and again. The schools are ranked according to cost (per credit hour), and information available through U.S. News & World Report Rankings and PayScale's 2015 College ROI Report.
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The complete list can be viewed below (listed in alphabetical order): |
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Arizona State University – Tempe, AZ |
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Bemidji State University – Bemidji, MN |
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Bethel University – McKenzie, TN |
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Cameron University – Lawton, OK |
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Campbell University – Buies Creek, NC |
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Columbia College – Columbia, MO |
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DeSales University – Center Valley, PA |
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Drexel University – Philadelphia, PA |
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Drury University – Springfield, MO |
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Eastern Kentucky University – Richmond, KY |
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Florida International University – Miami, FL |
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Fort Hays State University – Hays, KS |
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Indiana Wesleyan University – Marion, IN |
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Lamar University – Beaumont, TX |
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Liberty University – Lynchburg, VA |
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Louisiana State University-Alexandria – Alexandria, LA |
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Missouri Southern State University – Joplin, MO |
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Montana State University-Northern – Havre, MT |
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Northern Kentucky University – Highland Heights, KY |
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Norwich University – Northfield, VT |
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Penn State World Campus – State College, PA |
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Peru State College – Peru, NE |
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Plymouth State University – Plymouth, NH |
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Roger Williams University – Bristol, RI |
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Saint Leo University – Saint Leo, FL |
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Southern New Hampshire University – Manchester, NH |
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Southern University and A&M College – Baton Rouge, LA |
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Southwestern College – Winfield, KS |
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Stevenson University – Stevenson, MD |
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Tarleton State University-Global Campus – Stephenville, TX |
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Troy University – Troy, AL |
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University of Central Florida – Orlando, FL |
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University of Central Missouri – Warrensburg, MO |
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University of Colorado-Colorado Springs – Colorado Springs, CO |
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University of Colorado-Denver – CU Online – Denver, CO |
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University of Louisiana-Monroe (eULM) – Monroe, LA |
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University of Louisville – Louisville, KY |
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University of Massachusetts-Lowell – Lowell, MA |
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University of Nebraska-Omaha – Omaha, NE |
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University of Texas – CCJO Consortium |
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University of Toledo – Toledo, OH |
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University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh – Oshkosh, WI |
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University of Wisconsin-Platteville – Platteville, WI |
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Washington State University-Global Campus – Pullman, WA |
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Western Carolina University – Cullowhee, NC |
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Westfield State University – Westfield, MA |
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Wichita State University – Wichita, KS |
According to lead editor Carrie Sealey-Morris, "For adult professionals working in the criminal justice field, a bachelor of science or a bachelor of arts in criminal justice, criminology, justice studies, or a related discipline is the way to promotion." Likewise, for young people working toward a career in criminal justice, a foundational degree is excellent preparation. Since many prospective students considering a bachelor's degree in criminal justice are already working in the field, going back to school can be a challenge. An online program provides needed flexibility and convenience, and Value Colleges' ranking will guide students to the most reputable online programs.
Value Colleges is an independent, online resource with one mission: to help prospective students find the best educational value in their chosen field. At Value Colleges, future students can find rankings for the top investments in online and residential college degrees, advice on making the best decisions about finances when in college, and explanations of commonly-misunderstood aspects of college costs.
Contact:
Carrie Sealey-Morris
Lead Editor, Value Colleges
(512) 710-9901