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    Criminal Justice (MS)

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    Orlando, USMSOnline2 years
    $45,993.00
    Tuition
    over 24mo
    36
    Credits
    $31.00
    App fee

    Criminal Justice (MS) at University of Central Florida is a 36-credit, 2-year, online MS program based in Orlando, US. Tuition is $45,993.

    About the program

    The program covers management, administrative and criminal justice theory, basic research methods, and descriptive statistics. It equips students to be critical consumers of criminal justice research, with options for thesis or capstone.

    Focus: both
    US News (Best Online Master's in Criminal Justice Programs): #17 (UCF ranked No. 17 out of 99)

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    Deadlines

    Fall 2026
    Jul 1, 2026
    Spring 2027
    Jul 1, 2026

    Standardized tests

    TOEFL
    required
    Min Minimum TOEFL iBT score of 91
    IELTS
    required
    Min 7.0 IELTS

    After the program

    Post-study work rights

    12 months OPT (US)

    $19,842.00
    Annual living cost

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    Prerequisites

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    Frequently asked questions

    How much does Criminal Justice (MS) at University of Central Florida cost?
    The total estimated tuition for Criminal Justice (MS) at University of Central Florida is $45,993 across 36 required credits.
    Is Criminal Justice (MS) at University of Central Florida online or in-person?
    Criminal Justice (MS) at University of Central Florida is offered online, so students can complete coursework remotely.
    How long does Criminal Justice (MS) at University of Central Florida take to complete?
    Criminal Justice (MS) at University of Central Florida is structured around 2 years and 36 credits.
    What GPA is required for Criminal Justice (MS) at University of Central Florida?
    Per the program's published guidance: GPA of 3.0 or more (on a 4.0 maximum)
    What work-permit options follow Criminal Justice (MS) at University of Central Florida?
    Post-completion work rights for Criminal Justice (MS) at University of Central Florida: 12 months OPT (US)