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There are 62 Master's Law programs in the United States, spread across 45 universities — most run 1–2 years. The list starts with courses at CUNY John Jay College of Criminal Justice, University of Cincinnati and Seattle University.
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Pepperdine University — The Master of Legal Studies (MLS) at Pepperdine University equips students with a comprehensive understanding of the legal system and its implications in various sectors....
Indiana University of Pennsylvania
University of Texas at Tyler — The Master's Degree in Criminal Justice at The University of Texas at Tyler is designed to provide students with a deep understanding of the complexities of the criminal...
Xavier University — The Master's Degree in Criminal Justice at Xavier University offers a comprehensive examination of the complexities surrounding crime and justice in society. This program...
Richard Stockton College of New Jersey — The Master's Degree in Criminal Justice at Richard Stockton College of New Jersey offers a comprehensive program designed for those interested in exploring the complex wo...
Regis University — The Master's Degree in Criminology at Regis University offers a comprehensive exploration of criminal behavior, justice systems, and the societal implications of crime. T...
Wheaton College
Golden Gate University — The Master of Law Studies program at Golden Gate University offers an in-depth exploration of legal principles, frameworks, and systems, preparing international students...
Texas A&M University-San Antonio — The Master of Science in Criminology and Criminal Justice at Texas A&M University-San Antonio provides an in-depth exploration of the intricacies of crime, criminal behav...
Washburn University — The Master's in Criminal Justice at Washburn University offers an in-depth exploration of the criminal justice system, encompassing the study of law enforcement, courts,...
University of Houston-Downtown — The Master of Science in Criminal Justice at the University of Houston-Downtown offers a comprehensive exploration of the criminal justice system, examining its component...
Merrimack College — The Master's Degree in Criminology and Criminal Justice at Merrimack College provides an in-depth exploration of crime, criminal behavior, and the justice system. This pr...
Thomas College
The University of Arizona Global Campus — About the CourseThe Online Master of Science in Criminal Justice from The University of Arizona Global Campus is designed for individuals seeking to advance their careers...
Governors State University
Lander University — The Master's Degree in Criminology & Criminal Justice at Lander University provides an in-depth exploration of the criminal justice system, emphasizing the complexities o...
UC Hastings College of the Law — The Master's degree in Health Policy and Law (HPL) at UC Hastings College of the Law is designed for those who aim to influence and shape health policy. The program cover...
UC Hastings College of the Law — The LL.M program at UC Hastings College of the Law is designed for law graduates looking to deepen their understanding of legal principles and acquire a global perspectiv...
UC Hastings College of the Law — The Master of Legal Studies (MLS) at UC Hastings College of the Law is designed for individuals seeking to gain a deeper understanding of the law and its implications in...
Sul Ross State University — The Master's degree in Criminal Justice at Sul Ross State University provides a comprehensive understanding of the criminal justice system, focusing on law enforcement, t...
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Only one university here holds a QS World position — CUNY John Jay College of Criminal Justice at #545 — so it heads the list. The rest are ordered by research impact. University of Cincinnati has the largest research record in this group, with 10,215,229 citations and an h-index of 780. 1 university have neither a QS position nor a research record yet and appear at the end, marked "Not yet ranked".
Within the subject, the largest areas are Law (57), Law (JD) (3) and Criminal Law (2). The usual length is 1–2 years and Up to 2 years. 63% are full-time and 20 can be studied online. Start dates lean to Fall (100% of courses with a stated intake) and Spring (100% of courses with a stated intake). Pepperdine University offers the widest choice, with 7 of these courses.
CUNY John Jay College of Criminal Justice (QS World #545), University of Cincinnati (#185 in United States) and Seattle University (#195 in United States) lead this list. QS World positions come first; the rest are ranked by research impact.
Of those with published fees, The University of Arizona Global Campus is the least expensive at about USD 11,960 a year. Fees are indicative — confirm on the university's site.
Most listed courses run 1–2 years, with Up to 2 years the next most common.
Fall is the main intake — 100% of courses with a stated start date begin then, and Spring is the second.
20 of these courses are listed as online.
Pepperdine University, with 7, ahead of Tiffin University (4).
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