Bachelor's Degree in Criminal Justice

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A bachelor's degree in criminal justice will provide you with a broad understanding of the criminal justice system including theory, law and the legal system, law enforcement, corrections, the court system, criminal justice technology and forensics. A bachelor's degree in criminal justice gives you the knowledge required for boty entry-level and more advanced careers in probation, the court system, law enforcement, corrections, immigration, and much more. Kaplan University's criminal justice bachelor's degrees let you choose the subfield that's most important to you so that your education is more relevant when you get out on the job market.

A bachelor's degree in criminal justice is right for you if you want to find an entry-level job in the field of criminal justice or if you're looking to advance your career. Research education requirements for criminal justice careers in our Criminal Justice Career Center.

According to the U.S. Census Bureau, your salary goes up as you earn higher degree levels:

If you never finished high school, your average salary will be $21,023
High school graduates earn, on average, $31,283
With an associate's degree, you'll make $39,506
And with a bachelor's degree, the average salary is $58,613

Get the education you need to earn the salary you deserve. Start by earning a bachelor's degree in criminal justice, and watch your opportunities grow.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau 2008

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Online Criminal Justice Bachelor's Degrees

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Liberty University Online: Liberty University is regionally accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (SACS). The Online Education Database has ranked Liberty University among the top 10 online colleges in the nation for two years in a row.

Associate's in Criminal Justice
Bachelor's in Criminal Justice

Walden University Online: Walden University is accredited by The Higher Learning Commission and a member of the North Central Association. The Higher Learning Commission is one of six regional accrediting bodies recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.

BS in Criminal Justice - Homeland Security
BS in Criminal Justice - Management & Administration
BS in Criminal Justice - Computer Info Syst & Security
BS in Criminal Justice - Crime & Criminals
BS in Criminal Justice - Human Services for CJ

Virginia College: Virginia College is accredited by the Accrediting Council for Independent Colleges and Schools (ACICS), which is listed as a nationally recognized accrediting agency by the United States Department of Education. Virginia College is also recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA).

AA in Criminal Justice
Associate's in Paralegal Studies
Bachelor's in Criminal Justice

University of Phoenix: University of Phoenix can help prepare you for careers in the field of criminal justice. University of Phoenix is the largest private university in the country and is dedicated to their students.

Associate of Arts in Criminal Justice
BS in Criminal Justice
MS in Administration of Justice and Security
Information Systems Security Certificate

Kaplan University:

AAS in Criminal Justice
AASCJ - Corrections, Law Enforcement, Private Security
BS in Criminal Justice
BSCJ - Law Enforcement, Computer Crime, Corrections, Homeland Security...

Kaplan University: School of Legal Studies

AAS in Legal Studies
BS in Legal Studies
BS in Paralegal Studies

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South University: Online

Bachelor's in Criminal Justice
Bachelor's in Criminal Justice - Crime Scene Investigation
Bachelor's in Criminal Justice - Cyber Crime
Bachelor's in Criminal Justice - Homeland Security
Bachelor's in Criminal Justice - Juvenile Justice
Bachelor's in Criminal Justice - Law Enforcement

Strayer University: Accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education, which is an accrediting agency recognized by the U.S. Secretary of Education.

B.S. in Criminal Justice: Criminal Justice Administration
B.S. in Criminal Justice: Homeland Security and Emergency Management
B.S. in Criminal Justice: Homeland Security Technology
B.S. in IS: Homeland Security and Information Systems

Many other programs are offered. Contact Strayer University to learn more.

Capella University:

BS in Public Safety - Criminal Justice
BS in Public Safety - Emergency Management
BS in Public Safety - Homeland Security
BS in Public Safety - Security Management

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Portland State University:

Bachelor's - Criminology and Criminal Justice

Utica College Online:

Bachelor's - Cybercrime Investigations and Security
Bachelor's - Cybersecurity- Information Assurance
Bachelor's - Economic Crime Investigation

Ashford University:

BA in Social Science - Criminal Justice
BA - Social and Criminal Justice
BA in Organizational Management - Criminal Justice
BA in Organizational Management - Public Safety

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Western International University: Western International University is regionally accredited by The Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools and continues to receive Better Business Bureau accreditation and the highest A+ rating awarded by the BBB.

Bachelor's in Business - Legal Studies (Online)
Bachelor's in Legal Studies (Online)
Bachelor's in Criminal Behavior (Online)

Westwood College:

Bachelor's in Criminal Justice Administration

National American University:

Bachelor's in Criminal Justice (Online)

Virginia College:

Bachelor's in Criminal Justice (Online)