# Best Criminal Justice Colleges in Michigan

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> Updated: 2026-05-31 | Schools: 20 | Category: By State
> Source: https://www.collegeranker.com/rankings/best-criminal-justice-michigan

## Methodology

Criminal Justice programs in Michigan ranked by outcomes and program concentration

CollegeRanker uses a 4-pillar algorithm: Academic Quality (15-20%), Economic Outcomes (30%), Social Mobility (25-35%), Value & Affordability (20-25%). Social mobility data from Raj Chetty's Opportunity Insights Mobility Report Card (30M+ anonymized tax records). No subjective surveys.

## Rankings

| Rank | School | Location | Graduation | Earnings (10yr) | Net Price | Median Debt | Debt/Earnings |
|------|--------|----------|------------|-----------------|-----------|-------------|---------------|
| 1 | [Madonna University](https://www.collegeranker.com/colleges/madonna-university) | Livonia, MI | 59% | $59,058 | $17,755 | $23,000 | 0.39x |
| 2 | [Ferris State University](https://www.collegeranker.com/colleges/ferris-state-university) | Big Rapids, MI | 47% | $54,735 | $8,624 | $21,000 | 0.38x |
| 3 | [Lake Superior State University](https://www.collegeranker.com/colleges/lake-superior-state-university) | Sault Ste Marie, MI | 54% | $49,045 | $12,822 | $23,250 | 0.47x |
| 4 | [Siena Heights University](https://www.collegeranker.com/colleges/siena-heights-university) | Adrian, MI | 45% | $57,529 | $17,124 | $18,750 | 0.33x |
| 5 | [Oakland Community College](https://www.collegeranker.com/colleges/oakland-community-college) | Auburn Hills, MI | 19% | $37,395 | $5,777 | $9,105 | 0.24x |
| 6 | [Saginaw Valley State University](https://www.collegeranker.com/colleges/saginaw-valley-state-university) | University Center, MI | 51% | $51,955 | $10,775 | $25,000 | 0.48x |
| 7 | [Delta College](https://www.collegeranker.com/colleges/delta-college) | University Center, MI | 21% | $37,781 | $4,547 | $10,978 | 0.29x |
| 8 | [The University of Olivet](https://www.collegeranker.com/colleges/the-university-of-olivet) | Olivet, MI | 36% | $47,907 | $21,393 | $27,000 | 0.56x |
| 9 | [West Shore Community College](https://www.collegeranker.com/colleges/west-shore-community-college) | Scottville, MI | 29% | $36,115 | $1,527 | $9,089 | 0.25x |
| 10 | [Bay de Noc Community College](https://www.collegeranker.com/colleges/bay-de-noc-community-college) | Escanaba, MI | 27% | $35,090 | $11,949 | $12,618 | 0.36x |
| 11 | [Northern Michigan University](https://www.collegeranker.com/colleges/northern-michigan-university) | Marquette, MI | 52% | $47,107 | $14,085 | $21,474 | 0.46x |
| 12 | [Southwestern Michigan College](https://www.collegeranker.com/colleges/southwestern-michigan-college) | Dowagiac, MI | 32% | $37,303 | $5,978 | $10,959 | 0.29x |
| 13 | [Wayne State University](https://www.collegeranker.com/colleges/wayne-state-university) | Detroit, MI | 58% | $53,493 | $12,766 | $21,250 | 0.4x |
| 14 | [St Clair County Community College](https://www.collegeranker.com/colleges/st-clair-county-community-college) | Port Huron, MI | 33% | $40,177 | $5,571 | $11,750 | 0.29x |
| 15 | [Lansing Community College](https://www.collegeranker.com/colleges/lansing-community-college) | Lansing, MI | 24% | $39,206 | $5,437 | $12,700 | 0.32x |
| 16 | [Adrian College](https://www.collegeranker.com/colleges/adrian-college) | Adrian, MI | 52% | $55,504 | $25,368 | $27,000 | 0.49x |
| 17 | [Kellogg Community College](https://www.collegeranker.com/colleges/kellogg-community-college) | Battle Creek, MI | 28% | $38,329 | $4,858 | $17,000 | 0.44x |
| 18 | [Schoolcraft Community College District](https://www.collegeranker.com/colleges/schoolcraft-community-college-district) | Livonia, MI | 17% | $42,722 | $2,260 | $10,500 | 0.25x |
| 19 | [Kirtland Community College](https://www.collegeranker.com/colleges/kirtland-community-college) | Grayling, MI | 30% | $35,831 | $7,456 | $13,067 | 0.36x |
| 20 | [Concordia University Ann Arbor](https://www.collegeranker.com/colleges/concordia-university-ann-arbor) | Ann Arbor, MI | 49% | $56,075 | $32,811 | $25,750 | 0.46x |

## Data Sources

- U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (https://collegescorecard.ed.gov)
- Opportunity Insights Mobility Report Card (https://opportunityinsights.org/data)
- Opportunity Insights Social Capital Atlas
- Times Higher Education World University Rankings
- NCES IPEDS

## Citation

CollegeRanker. "Best Criminal Justice Colleges in Michigan." CollegeRanker.com, 2026-05-31. https://www.collegeranker.com/rankings/best-criminal-justice-michigan

## License

This data summary is provided for informational purposes. Underlying data from federal sources (College Scorecard, IPEDS) is public domain. Opportunity Insights data is available under their data use agreement at https://opportunityinsights.org/data/.