Comparative Costs of Criminal Justice Programs

 

Academic Year August 1, 2011 – July 31, 2012

Notes:

  • Full-time studies
  • Cost of living based on $2,700/month
  • Does not include books
  • Comparison of two years of academic study
Grant MacEwan Police Studies

2 years of academic education completed in 16 months

Tuition and fees (see notes above) $10,373.00
Cost of Living: 16 months x $2,600 $43,200.00
TOTAL: $53,573.00

 

Columbia’s Criminal Justice Professional Program

2  years of academic education completed in 12 months

Tuition and fees (see notes above) $17,830.00
Cost of Living: 12 months x $2,600 $32,400.00
TOTAL $50,230.00

Attending Columbia College may save a student money on his/her overall education costs. In addition, the student will be able to begin earning an income much sooner.