Job Opportunities with an Associate Degree in Criminal Justice

Find Associate Degrees in Criminal Justice

An associate degree in criminal justice is a career-oriented degree program...and employers in the law enforcement field like that. Students are trained in what they will actually be doing on-the-job, so the skills and knowledge they gain are immediately useful. Graduates of criminal justice associate degree programs commonly enter professions like the ones listed below.

Airport Security Bailiff Body Guard
Computer Forensics Corrections Officer Cyber Crime
Law Enforcement Police Officer Private Security

These careers are just some of the associate degree in criminal justice jobs you can find. In some cases, careers may require additional education, especially if you plan on getting promoted to higher-level jobs. Visit our Criminal Justice Career Center to research these and other jobs in the field of criminal justice.

According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, job growth for paralegals and legal assistants is projected to grow 28 percent between 2008 and 2018, much faster than the average for all occupations. This is a hot field, and it only takes an associate degree in paralegal studies to get your career started!

According to a 2011 news release by the Bureau of Labor Statistics, individuals with an associate degree earn a median salary of $734 a week compared to those holding only a high school diploma, who earn a median of $626 a week. That's more than $5,000 more a year. Unemployment rates were also lower for those holding an associate's degree compared to those with only a high school diploma. As you can see education pays. And to top it off, an associate degree in criminal justice or a related field can be completed two years, and sometimes even less.

If one of the associate degree in criminal justice jobs above appeals to you, click on the link to get detailed job descriptions and salary information. Then request information from the schools below and apply for your criminal justice associate's degree today.

Criminal Justice Associate Degrees

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starLiberty 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.

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Associate's - Criminal Justice
Bachelor's - Criminal Justice

University of Phoenix: University of Phoenix has a long history of providing quality education in the field of criminal justice. The associate degree in criminal justice is designed to prepare students for jobs in the field of criminal justice upon graduation as well as build on principles that will transfer over to the bachelor degree program. Request information from University of Phoenix's Associate Degree in Criminal Justice Program today.

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A.S. - Criminal Justice
B.S. - Criminal Justice

starAmerican InterContinental University: The AIU associate degree in criminal justice teaches the fundamentals of business with a concentration in criminal justice administration. This degree prepares students for jobs such as security coordinator, peace officer trainee and related careers where business and criminal justice knowledge are required. The BSCJ Special Populations degree is a completion program for those individuals with prior criminal justice education and experience that would like to advance their career and education. Request free program information today.

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Associate's - Criminal Justice Administration
Bachelor's - Criminal Justice Special Populations

Berkeley College Online:

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Associate's in Justice Studies - CJ
Bachelor's in Justice Studies - CJ

Briarwood College:

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Associate's in Paralegal
Associate's in CJ
Bachelor's in CJ

Colorado Technical University: The CTU ASCJ degree prepares students for the fast growing field of criminal justice. Course work provides a foundation of skills, including law enforcement, the court system, law, corrections, parole, juvenile justice system and much more. Click on a program to request free information. Classes enrolling now.

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A.S. Criminal in Justice
B.S. in Criminal Justice

Globe University:

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Associate's in CJ
Associate's in Paralegal
Bachelor's in CJ

Kaplan University: School of Criminal Justice

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AAS - Criminal Justice
AAS - Fire Science
BS - Criminal Justice
BSCJ - Law Enforcement, Computer Crime, Corrections, Homeland Security

Kaplan University: School of Legal Studies

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AAS - Legal Studies
BS - Legal Studies
BS - Paralegal Studies

Keiser University: E-Campus

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Associate's - Criminal Justice
Associate's - Homeland Security
Associate's - Paralegal Studies
Bachelor's - Criminal Justice, Homeland Security, and Paralegal Studies

Northwestern College Online:

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AA in Criminal Justice

Rasmussen College Online:

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Associate's - Criminal Justice
AACJ - Homeland Security
AACJ - Corrections
AACJ - Crime Scene Evidence
AACJ - Law Enforcement
Associate's in Accounting - Financial Investigation
Associate's - Paralegal

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

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A.A. in Criminal Justice
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

Virginia College:

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AS in Criminal Justice
BS in Criminal Justice