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Online Master's Programs in Criminal Justice & Public Administration

Online degrees mapped to criminal justice & public administration from the program's official description. A program appears here only when its own page supports the subject.

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American Public University System

Master of Arts in Intelligence Studies (MA)

Master'sMAMaster of Arts in Intelligence Studies
Subject: Homeland Security & Emergency Management · Criminal Justice
Administering location: Charles Town, WVUniversity location, not a residency requirement
Online format: Fully onlineAll coursework is online and the institution states no required on-site activity for this program.
In-person requirements: In-person requirements not verified
Duration: Duration not verified · 36 credits
Tuition: Tuition: $470 per credit · Standard master's rate
Next deadline: No upcoming verified deadline
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Champlain College

Public Administration (Master of Public Administration)

Master'sMPAMaster of Public Administration
Subject: Public Administration
Administering location: Burlington, VTUniversity location, not a residency requirement
Online format: Fully onlineAll coursework is online and the institution states no required on-site activity for this program.
In-person requirements: In-person requirements not verified
Duration: 1 year (with 2 courses per term) · 33 credits
Tuition: Tuition: $608 per credit · All online students · 2026-2027
Next deadline: December 29, 2026 · Spring 2027 (term 1, Jan 11)
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Empire State University

MPA in Public Administration

Master'sMPAMaster of Public Administration
Subject: Public Administration
Administering location: Saratoga Springs, NYUniversity location, not a residency requirement
Online format: Fully onlineAll coursework is online and the institution states no required on-site activity for this program.
In-person requirements: In-person requirements not verified
Duration: Duration not verified · 30 credits
Tuition: Tuition: $471 per credit · In-state — NYS residents, graduate non-MBA (1-11 credits)
Next deadline: No upcoming verified deadline
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Excelsior University

Master of Public Administration

Master'sMPAMaster of Public Administration
Subject: Public Administration
Administering location: Albany, NYUniversity location, not a residency requirement
Online format: Fully onlineAll coursework is online and the institution states no required on-site activity for this program. · Asynchronous
In-person requirements: In-person requirements not verified
Duration: Duration not verified · 30 credits
Tuition: Tuition: $715 per credit · All online students — Graduate per-credit tuition, non-nursing programs (course materials not included)
Next deadline: No upcoming verified deadline
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Fitchburg State University

Online Master's in Criminal Justice

Master'sMSMaster of Science in Criminal Justice
Subject: Criminal Justice
Administering location: Fitchburg, MAUniversity location, not a residency requirement
Online format: Fully onlineAll coursework is online and the institution states no required on-site activity for this program.
In-person requirements: In-person requirements not verified
Duration: one year; up to six years allowed
Tuition: Tuition: $347 per credit · All online students — Graduate SGOCE course cost per credit (tuition plus mandatory fees), Fall 2026 through Summer 2027 · 2026-2027
Next deadline: Rolling admission (as published)
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Franklin University

Master of Public Administration (MPA)

Master'sMPAMaster of Public Administration
Subject: Public Administration
Administering location: Columbus, OHUniversity location, not a residency requirement
Online format: Fully onlineAll coursework is online and the institution states no required on-site activity for this program.
In-person requirements: In-person requirements not verified
Duration: 14 Month Completion · 36 credits
Tuition: Tuition: $690 per credit · All online students — Standard tuition · 2026-2027
Next deadline: No upcoming verified deadline
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George Washington University

Master of Arts in the Field of Security Policy Studies (Online)

Master'sMAMaster of Arts in Security Policy Studies
Subject: International Relations · Homeland Security & Emergency Management
Administering location: Washington, DCUniversity location, not a residency requirement
Online format: Fully onlineAll coursework is online and the institution states no required on-site activity for this program.
In-person requirements: In-person requirements not verified
Duration: Duration not verified · 40 credits
Tuition: Tuition not verified
Next deadline: Rolling admission (as published)
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Indiana University Bloomington

Public Affairs, M.P.A.

Master'sMPAMaster of Public Affairs
Subject: Public Administration · Public Policy
Administering location: Bloomington, INUniversity location, not a residency requirement
Online format: Fully onlineAll coursework is online and the institution states no required on-site activity for this program.
In-person requirements: In-person requirements not verified
Duration: Duration not verified · 48 credits
Tuition: Tuition not verified
Next deadline: No upcoming verified deadline
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Johns Hopkins University

Data Analytics and Policy, Master of Science

Master'sMSMaster of Science in Data Analytics and Policy
Subject: Data Science & Analytics · Public Policy
Administering location: Baltimore, MDUniversity location, not a residency requirement
Online format: Fully onlineAll coursework is online and the institution states no required on-site activity for this program.
In-person requirements: In-person requirements not verified
Duration: Duration not verified
Tuition: Tuition not verified
Next deadline: No upcoming verified deadline
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Johns Hopkins University

Sustainable Energy, Master of Arts (Online)

Master'sMAMaster of Arts in Sustainable Energy
Subject: Environmental Science · Public Policy
Administering location: Baltimore, MDUniversity location, not a residency requirement
Online format: Online coursework + campus visitsCoursework is online, with required visits, residencies or immersions on campus or at another set location. · Part-time
In-person requirements: Campus visits required
Duration: two years, part-time · 42 credits
Tuition: Tuition: $65,645 (basis not stated by the institution) · All online students — Full-time MA in Sustainable Energy Online (5 semesters) · 2026-2027
Next deadline: No upcoming verified deadline
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Marshall University

Criminal Justice, MS

Master'sMSMaster of Science in Criminal Justice
Subject: Criminal Justice
Administering location: Huntington, WVUniversity location, not a residency requirement
Online format: Fully onlineAll coursework is online and the institution states no required on-site activity for this program. · Mixed (live + self-paced)
In-person requirements: In-person requirements not verified
Duration: Duration not verified · 30 credits
Tuition: Tuition: $569.75 per credit · Online graduate program rate, College of Science (no residency distinction printed) · 2026-2027
Next deadline: No upcoming verified deadline
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Michigan State University

Criminal Justice, Master of Arts

Master'sMAMaster of Arts in Criminal Justice
Subject: Criminal Justice
Administering location: East Lansing, MIUniversity location, not a residency requirement
Online format: Fully onlineAll coursework is online and the institution states no required on-site activity for this program.
In-person requirements: In-person requirements not verified
Duration: 2 years minimum duration · 30 credits
Tuition: Tuition: $919 per credit · All online students
Next deadline: No upcoming verified deadline
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Montana State University Billings

Master of Science in Criminal Justice

Master'sMSMaster of Science in Criminal Justice
Subject: Criminal Justice
Administering location: Billings, MTUniversity location, not a residency requirement
Online format: Fully onlineAll coursework is online and the institution states no required on-site activity for this program.
In-person requirements: In-person requirements not verified
Duration: 3 semesters
Tuition: Tuition: $302.15 per credit · In-state — Graduate online only, resident · 2026-2027
Next deadline: Rolling admission (as published)
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Norwich University

Master of Public Health

Master'sMPHMaster of Public Health
Subject: Public Health (MPH, BS) · Homeland Security & Emergency Management
Administering location: Northfield, VTUniversity location, not a residency requirement
Online format: Online coursework + local placementCoursework is online; a clinical placement, practicum, internship, fieldwork or student teaching is completed in person, usually near the student. · Asynchronous
In-person requirements: Practical placement required
Duration: as few as one and a half years (conditional minimum as printed) · 42 credits
Tuition: Tuition: $750 per credit · All online students · 2026-2027
Next deadline: February 12, 2027 · Spring 2027
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Norwich University

Master of Science in Criminal Justice

Master'sMSMaster of Science in Criminal Justice
Subject: Criminal Justice
Administering location: Northfield, VTUniversity location, not a residency requirement
Online format: Fully onlineAll coursework is online and the institution states no required on-site activity for this program.
In-person requirements: In-person requirements not verified
Duration: 18 months average time to program completion (average for students) · 30 credits
Tuition: Tuition: $725 per credit · All online students · 2026-2027
Next deadline: February 12, 2027 · Spring 2027
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Oregon State University

Public policy MPP

Master'sMPPMaster of Public Policy
Subject: Public Policy
Administering location: Corvallis, ORUniversity location, not a residency requirement
Online format: Fully onlineAll coursework is online and the institution states no required on-site activity for this program.
In-person requirements: In-person requirements not verified
Duration: Duration not verified · 54 credits
Tuition: Tuition: $609 per credit · All online students · 2026-2027
Next deadline: No upcoming verified deadline
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Regis University

M.S. Criminology

Master'sMSMaster of Science in Criminology
Subject: Criminal Justice
Administering location: Denver, COUniversity location, not a residency requirement
Online format: Fully onlineAll coursework is online and the institution states no required on-site activity for this program.
In-person requirements: In-person requirements not verified
Duration: 12-24 months · 36 credits
Tuition: Tuition: $679 per credit · All online students · 2026-2027
Next deadline: No upcoming verified deadline
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Sam Houston State University

Criminal Justice Leadership & Management

Master'sMSMaster of Science in Criminal Justice Leadership and Management
Subject: Criminal Justice · Organizational Leadership
Administering location: Huntsville, TXUniversity location, not a residency requirement
Online format: Fully onlineAll coursework is online and the institution states no required on-site activity for this program.
In-person requirements: In-person requirements not verified
Duration: as little as one year; designed to be completed within two years while employed full-time (full course load (2 courses per term)) · 36 credits
Tuition: Tuition not verified
Next deadline: No upcoming verified deadline
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Thomas Edison State University

Master of Public Administration (MPA)

Master'sMPAMaster of Public Administration
Subject: Public Administration
Administering location: Trenton, NJUniversity location, not a residency requirement
Online format: Fully onlineAll coursework is online and the institution states no required on-site activity for this program. · Asynchronous
In-person requirements: In-person requirements not verified
Duration: Duration not verified · 30 credits
Tuition: Tuition: $695 per credit · All online students — Graduate tuition per credit registered; effective August 2026 term
Next deadline: No upcoming verified deadline
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University of Alaska Fairbanks

Security and Disaster Management M.S.D.M.

Master'sMSDMMaster of Security and Disaster Management
Subject: Homeland Security & Emergency Management
Administering location: Fairbanks, AKUniversity location, not a residency requirement
Online format: Fully onlineAll coursework is online and the institution states no required on-site activity for this program.
In-person requirements: In-person requirements not verified
Duration: Duration not verified · 30 credits
Tuition: Tuition: $20,762 – $22,700 entire program · All online students — Estimated cost at current rates, depending on courses chosen
Next deadline: No upcoming verified deadline
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