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#2014 Most Affordable Colleges for an Online Criminal Justice Degree

This list displays the 19 most affordable schools offering online criminal justice degrees. The schools included on our list range in annual tuition from $2,312 up to $14,268. There are hundreds of online criminal justice programs available, but some of these distance education options have tuition costs of over $40,000 per year.

With an annual tuition of $2,312, Penn Foster College offers the most affordable associate and bachelor's degree programs in criminal justice. Aspen University offers the second-most affordable bachelor's degree with annual tuition costs of $3,750. Before taking into account any financial aid or scholarships, the out-of-state tuition for undergraduates at Aspen University is lower than 75% of schools with online programs. Those interested in pursuing graduate studies in criminal justice should note that Aspen University also offers the most affordable master's degree with an annual tuition rate of $5,850.

Affordable online criminal justice degrees are available at all levels, ranging from undergraduate certificate programs, like the one offered by the American Public University System, to two-year, four-year, and graduate programs in specialized fields like police science, safety studies, homeland security, law enforcement administration, intelligence studies, or cybersecurity. An online criminal justice training program can lead to job opportunities in law enforcement, probations, corrections, or other public-service related sectors.