2025 Best Criminal Justice Master's Degrees in Wisconsin
Are you in Wisconsin looking for a school where you can earn a master's degree in criminal justice?
Start your search for the best criminal justice master's degree programs available in Wisconsin.
The Best Adult Colleges & Careers Guide makes it easy to find information about schools offering criminal justice
and related master's degree programs. Get detailed information about colleges and universities with these programs, including the number of distance-offered degree completions and more. In the end, you'll
have an understanding of which school may be right for you. Click here to learn more about the guide.
Wisconsin Criminal Justice Graduate Schools by the Numbers
Master's degree completions in criminal justice at institutions in Wisconsin have been growing
over the past 5 years. In 2022, students completed 33 criminal justice-related master's degree programs that were offered by Wisconsin
colleges and universities. That was an increase of 100% from completions reported in 2018.
Schools with Master's Completions in Criminal Justice
Est. Total Master's Completions in 2022
Est. Master's Completions (Last 5 Years)
18:0
19:0
20:0
21:0
22:33
Estimate derived from 2022 Lightcast™ completion data.
Top Criminal Justice Master's Degree Programs for Working Adults in Wisconsin
Franklin University is a top choice for adults who need to balance school with busy lives. Founded in 1902 in Columbus, Ohio, Franklin's main focus has been serving adult students and tailoring education to fit their needs. Nonprofit and accredited by the Higher Learning Commission (hlcommission.org/800.621.7440), Franklin offers more than 20 master's programs, all 100% online with no GMAT/GRE required.
Master's Completions for 2022
Source: Lightcast™ 2022
Est. Master's Degree Availability
100%
Source: Lightcast™ 2022 (Online vs. Total Completions)
Private Colleges & Universities Offering Criminal Justice Master's Degrees in Wisconsin
There are at least 2
private schools serving Wisconsin, where students completed 13
criminal justice master's degree programs.
Browse through the listing below to learn more about these private colleges offering criminal justice master's programs in Wisconsin.
Source Details
Avg. GR Tuition & Fees
$16,080
Accredited
Yes
Franklin offers more than 20 master's degree programs in Wisconsin. Franklin University is an institutionally accredited
nonprofit school where most students attend classes
part-time. Most students are
adults and all criminal justice programs completed were offered
online. In 2022, 11 criminal justice master's degrees were completed nationwide.
Master's Degree Completions for 2022
Source: Lightcast™ 2022
Est. Online Master's Degree Availability
100%
Source: Lightcast™ (Online vs. Total Completions)
Avg. GR Tuition & Fees
$11,509
Accredited
Yes
Marian University is an institutionally accredited
nonprofit school where most students attend classes
full-time. Most students are
of traditional age and all criminal justice programs completed were offered
online. In 2022, 2 criminal justice master's degrees were completed.
Master's Degree Completions for 2022
Source: Lightcast™ 2022
Est. Online Master's Degree Availability
100%
Source: Lightcast™ (Online vs. Total Completions)
Public Colleges & Universities Offering Criminal Justice Master's Degrees in Wisconsin
There are 2 public
colleges located in Wisconsin. About 24,446
students were enrolled in graduate programs, and about 31 criminal justice
master's degrees were
completed at public colleges in Wisconsin. Tuition shown reflects in-state rates.
Source Details
University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee
Avg. GR Tuition & Fees
$12,230
Accredited
Yes
University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee is an institutionally accredited
public school where most students attend classes
full-time. Most students are
of traditional age and no criminal justice programs completed were offered
online. In 2022, 5 criminal justice master's degrees were completed.
Master's Degree Completions for 2022
Source: Lightcast™ 2022
Est. Online Master's Degree Availability
0%
Source: Lightcast™ (Online vs. Total Completions)
University of Wisconsin-Platteville
Avg. GR Tuition & Fees
$9,275
Accredited
Yes
University of Wisconsin-Platteville is an institutionally accredited
public school where most students attend classes
full-time. Most students are
of traditional age and all criminal justice programs completed were offered
online. In 2022, 26 criminal justice master's degrees were completed.
Master's Degree Completions for 2022
Source: Lightcast™ 2022
Est. Online Master's Degree Availability
100%
Source: Lightcast™ (Online vs. Total Completions)
Affordable Criminal Justice Master's Degree Programs in Wisconsin
Wondering what you can expect to pay for a
master's degree in criminal justice
in Wisconsin? According to graduate
tuition data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, the average tuition at Wisconsin nonprofit graduate
schools offering master's degrees in criminal justice
or related programs is $13,795. The average tuition at similar for-profit graduate schools in Wisconsin is
N/A.
Nonprofit Graduate School
For-Profit Graduate School
Accredited Colleges Offering Criminal Justice Master's Degrees in Wisconsin
Earning a college degree is an investment — and earning a
master's degree in criminal justice
from an institutionally accredited university is one of the best ways to ensure your education is of high quality. Institutionally accredited universities are held to rigorous standards by state and regional bodies and undergo
regular reviews to verify that their processes and academic programs meet the proper standards.
Wondering if a certain college or university offering degree programs in Wisconsin is institutionally accredited?
View a list of criminal justice master's degree programs at institutionally accredited colleges and universities in Wisconsin here. We've made it easy to find your school by breaking down the list by school type.
Accredited Nonprofit Graduate Schools Serving Wisconsin
- Franklin University
- Marian University
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