The Sam Houston State University College of Criminal Justice (SHSU CJ) online master’s program is ranked No. 4 in the nation by U.S. News & World Report in their best online rankings for 2025.
The program has ranked among the nation’s top programs by the publication for the past decade. SHSU CJ was also ranked No. 4 for Best Online Master’s in Criminal Justice programs for Veterans.
SHSU CJ online graduate programs include:
- Master of Science in Criminal Justice Leadership and Management
- Master of Science in Criminal Justice
- Master of Science in Victim Services Management
- Master of Science in Homeland Security Studies
- Master of Science in Business Security and Resilience
Along with its nationally recognized online offerings, the College of Criminal Justice offers multiple in-person graduate programs in criminal justice, forensic science and homeland security studies. It also features the first multi-disciplinary doctorate in forensic science and one of the first doctoral programs in criminal justice. The college boasts a large faculty designed to meet the ever-growing need for criminal justice professionals.
For more information about U.S. News & World report rankings and their methodologies, visit their website. Click here to learn more about the SHSU College of Criminal Justice’s programs, including online master’s programs.