Online criminal justice degree tuition

Total Cost

Pricing is for the first semester of an eight semester program. The total cost of the Bachelor's Degree in Criminal Justice tuition will be $8,000 - $10,400* depending on which payment plan you choose for your first semester tuition. The cost per semester is based on a price of up to $79 per credit and the total credits per semester vary. Total credits change by semester and cost per credit is subject to change each academic year. Program cost does not reflect any prior-earned eligible credits you may transfer in or credits awarded through a Prior Learning Assessment.

*The difference between the payment options is the dollar amount the credit will cost you for selecting a monthly payment plan versus paying in full.

California residents please click here for Required California Disclosures.

Enrollment Requirements

• Age - 17
• Education - High School Diploma or GED
• Technology Requirements - You will need access to high-speed internet to begin your program. In addition, you will need access to a Microsoft® Windows® based computer running Windows 10® or later or an Apple® Mac® computer running macOS® Sierra Version 11.2 or later, Microsoft® Office 2019 or Microsoft 365® and an email account to complete this program with Penn Foster.
  
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• Skills Assessments: Students must successfully pass a skills assessment in basic math and reading to access their college courses.

What’s included?

Transfer Credits

To have previous coursework considered for transfer credits, contact the college you attended and request for your official transcript(s) to be sent to Penn Foster College for evaluation. 

• Minimum grade of "C" required for transfer credit.
• Approved transfer credits will be deducted from your tuition.

Read more about Penn Foster College's credit transfer policy.

Refund Policy

At Penn Foster, we continue to develop new ways to expand and improve student satisfaction. However, if the Criminal Justice Bachelor's Degree isn't the right fit for you or you are not satisfied with your experience, we do offer a refund policy. If you cancel within the first 6 days of enrollment you will receive a full refund. After the first 6 days your refund amount will be based on:

• Lessons completed
• Tuition collected
• Enrollment date

For more information, visit Penn Foster’s refund policy page.

Learn even more by viewing a sample enrollment agreement. 

Military Benefits

Many Penn Foster programs, including the Criminal Justice Bachelor's Degree, are approved for veteran’s education benefits. Reservists may also qualify for veteran’s education benefits. If you think you may be eligible or would like more information, you can check with your local or regional VA office, or call Penn Foster at 1-888-427-2900 to speak with a VA Support Specialist.

If you are interested in using your MyCAA benefits, please call 1-800-238-9554 to speak to an Admissions Specialist for more information or to enroll.