Cheapest Criminal Justice and Corrections Colleges in Colorado

Colorado's most affordable Criminal Justice and Corrections programs show a striking $11,359 gap between the cheapest and most expensive options. Colorado State University Global leads at just $14,099 net cost while delivering the highest graduate earnings at $50,439. The state's growing tech sector and major aerospace employers like Lockheed Martin create unique opportunities for graduates in corporate security and compliance roles beyond traditional law enforcement paths.

Programs

$14,099 – $25,458

Net Price Range

$36,424

Avg. Program Earnings

43.7%

Avg. Graduation Rate

9 Criminal Justice and Corrections Programs

Program rankings
#	School	Net Price	In-State Tuition	Graduation Rate	Acceptance Rate
1	Colorado State University Global Aurora, Colorado	$14,099	$8,400		96.9%
2	Metropolitan State University of Denver Denver, Colorado	$14,294	$10,780	29.9%	97.9%
3	Colorado Technical University-Colorado Springs Colorado Springs, Colorado	$14,954	$12,760	17.6%
4	Colorado Mesa University Grand Junction, Colorado	$15,331	$9,712	41.5%	81.8%
5	University of Colorado Colorado Springs Colorado Springs, Colorado	$16,431	$9,712	45.3%	84.8%
6	University of Northern Colorado Greeley, Colorado	$18,457	$12,010	51.3%	78.5%
7	University of Colorado Denver/Anschutz Medical Campus Denver, Colorado	$19,133	$10,017	47.4%	74.6%
8	Regis University Denver, Colorado	$22,689	$43,980	61.1%	76.1%
9	Colorado Christian University Lakewood, Colorado	$25,458	$39,266	55.3%

Frequently Asked Questions

What explains the huge earnings difference between Colorado's cheapest criminal justice programs?

Colorado State University Global graduates earn $50,439 compared to Colorado Christian University's $24,035, despite similar net costs around $14,000-$25,000. The difference often reflects program specialization and career placement support. Global's online format attracts working professionals who leverage existing experience for higher-paying positions.

How do Colorado's public criminal justice programs compare on graduation rates?

University of Northern Colorado leads public schools with a 51.3% graduation rate, followed closely by UC Denver at 47.4%. Metropolitan State University of Denver trails significantly at 29.9% despite having the second-lowest net cost at $14,294. Higher graduation rates typically correlate with better academic support and student retention programs.

Does Colorado offer financial aid specifically for criminal justice students?

The Colorado Opportunity Fund provides tuition stipends to in-state students at public universities, reducing costs significantly. In-state students pay $8,400-$12,010 compared to much higher out-of-state rates. Some programs also offer law enforcement scholarships through partnerships with local police departments and correctional facilities.

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Net price reflects the average cost after grants and scholarships for first-time, full-time students. See our methodology for details.