Florida State University’s College of Criminology and Criminal Justice has been ranked No. 2 in the nation in the 2026 Niche rankings for Best Colleges for Criminal Justice. The college has maintained this position for two consecutive years.
Dean Thomas Blomberg commented on the recognition, stating: “This recognition highlights the exceptional quality of our faculty, students and alumni. We are dedicated to producing research that informs policy and to prepare graduates to make meaningful contributions to society. This ranking is an affirmation that we are on the right track.”
Niche determines its rankings through a detailed analysis of academic, admissions, financial, and student life data from the U.S. Department of Education. Additional factors include acceptance rates, student-faculty ratio, graduation and retention rates, as well as surveys from criminal justice students and alumni.
In addition to its current ranking by Niche, Florida State’s College of Criminology and Criminal Justice was named No. 1 in 2023 by University Magazine. A quantitative assessment published by the Journal of Criminal Justice Education in 2023 also recognized its faculty as the most productive and influential in their field.
Further information about the College of Criminology and Criminal Justice can be found at criminology.fsu.edu.
