Let's explore ways to save on your education.
BSCJA: Prepare to serve your community — and career
- Earn a Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice Administration that's designed to build your resume one course at a time with career-relevant skills.
- Explore opportunities to earn your degree faster, and for less, with eligible transfer credits.
Let's talk about all the ways you can save time and money on your degree.
Program details
Bachelor's degree
Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice Administration
Eligible for transfer credits
Top skills learned in this program::
Communication
Problem Solving
Innovation
Research
Operations
Paying for school
Tuition is based on number of credit hours per course. Courses are typically 3 credits, but can range from 1-6 credits. Costs do not include savings opportunities like transfer credits and scholarships.
Undergrad

Cost per credit
Credits per course
Resource fee
$398
x3
+ $170
Estimated cost per course
$1,364 / course
What affects the overall cost of my program?
Your full program cost can vary by:
- Savings opportunities. Your cost could be reduced with eligible transfer credits, scholarships, employer discounts and more. Students with eligible credits and relevant experience on average saved $11K and 1 year off their undergraduate degree at University of Phoenix.
Discover ways to save time and money on your degree with our Savings Explorer® tool:
Accredited for 45+ years
Since 1978, University of Phoenix has maintained institutional accreditation by the Higher Learning Commission (HLC), hlcommission.org . Learn more about the value of University of Phoenix accreditation and how it benefits our students.
The University’s Criminal Justice programs are educational degree programs. For those interested in pursuing a career in law enforcement, corrections or as a peace officer with any particular local, state, federal, tribal or international agency, there are numerous additional qualifications (and often disqualifications), depending on the position. Before enrolling in a Criminal Justice program, potential students are highly encouraged to check with the relevant agency for a complete list of position requirements. The University makes no representations regarding whether any particular University program will qualify a graduate for any such position.
Save time & money
- Starting with your first course, every qualifying new student will be awarded one of our scholarships, or you’ll get the best savings you qualify for.
- Lock in the peace of mind that comes with fixed, affordable tuition. You’ll enjoy one flat rate from the moment you enroll until the day you graduate from your program. That’s your Tuition Guarantee.
- If you have military or law enforcement training, such as Peace Officer Standards and Training
(POST) , Basic Corrections Academy
training or Federal Bureau of Investigation National Academy
training, you can apply to have that experience evaluated for potential college credit.
- No application fee, no obligation, and no university entrance exam required (SAT, ACT, GMAT, or GRE). We’ll request your prior college transcripts at no charge, when possible.
Exceptional flexibility
- Online classes, always on – 24/7/365.
- Highly rated 1-on-1 support, available 20 hours a day, 5 days a week.
- Start your degree when you’re ready, with up to 20 opportunities a year to start your bachelor's degree.
Career-relevant education
- More than 100 online programs aligned to 300+ careers.
- Every 5-6 weeks, you can develop career-relevant skills to add to your resume.
- Career Services for Life® commitment. our degree gives you access to career coaching, resume building and interview prep. For life.
- Our instructors are accomplished professionals who average 28+ years of experience.
