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    Criminal Justice (MA)

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    Philadelphia, USMAIn-person3 years
    $47,310.00
    Tuition
    over 36mo
    38%
    Acceptance
    of applicants
    12
    Cohort
    students
    30
    Credits
    $60.00
    App fee

    Criminal Justice (MA) at Temple University is a 30-credit, 3-year, in-person MA program based in Philadelphia, US. Tuition is $47,310.

    About the program

    The 30-credit interdisciplinary program provides core training in decision-making, research methods, and theories of crime in the criminal justice system, with electives in areas such as corrections, policing, juvenile justice, and criminal justice policy. Students may choose a thesis track for research skills or a non-thesis track for professional development.

    Focus: both
    14 (U.S. News & World Report, Criminology)
    Part-time option

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    Deadlines

    Spring 2027
    Nov 1, 2026

    Standardized tests

    GRE
    optional
    Min GRE: Optional. Scores may be submitted if available.
    TOEFL
    required
    Min TOEFL iBT: 79
    IELTS
    required
    Min IELTS Academic: 6.5

    After the program

    Post-study work rights

    12 months (OPT)

    $15,000.00
    Annual living cost

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    Prerequisites

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    Frequently asked questions

    How much does Criminal Justice (MA) at Temple University cost?
    The total estimated tuition for Criminal Justice (MA) at Temple University is $47,310 across 30 required credits.
    Is Criminal Justice (MA) at Temple University online or in-person?
    Criminal Justice (MA) at Temple University is offered in-person.
    How long does Criminal Justice (MA) at Temple University take to complete?
    Criminal Justice (MA) at Temple University is structured around 3 years and 30 credits.
    How competitive is Criminal Justice (MA) at Temple University?
    Criminal Justice (MA) at Temple University reports an acceptance rate of approximately 38%.
    How large is the Criminal Justice (MA) at Temple University cohort?
    Criminal Justice (MA) at Temple University typically enrolls around 12 students per cohort.