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Criminal Justice Schools in Kansas | KS

Within eight miles of one another there are four prisons in the Fort Leavenworth, Kansas area. The United States Federal Penitentiary in the city of Leavenworth was the largest maximum federal security prison in the United States up until 2005. Over 100 years old, the federal penitentiary is now classified as medium security. The other prisons include the Disciplinary Barracks at Fort Leavenworth, the Lansing Correctional Facility and the Leavenworth Detention Center. All together the four penal centers house more than 5,000 inmates, according to the Leavenworth Convention and Visitors Bureau.

Criminal justice schools in Kansas offer corrections and other related degrees to adequately prepare professionals to work in state, federal and private prisons. According to Projections Central, approximately 140 new jobs for correctional officers and jailers will open up each year. If this line of work interests you, consult the list of colleges and universities to complete a criminal justice degree in Kansas with a specialization in corrections. Several schools offer you the choice between an online or on campus program.

Other criminal justice careers also show positive growth potential in Kansas including the outlook for paralegals, police officers and probation officers

Campus Criminal Justice Schools in Kansas

Online Criminal Justice Schools in Kansas

Schools Offering Criminal Justice Degrees:

American InterContinental University Programs: Associates AABA Criminal Justice Administration, Bachelors BSCJ Law Enforcement Arizona State University Programs: BS in Criminology and Criminal Justice, Bachelor of Science in Sociology, Bachelor of Science in Political Science Ashford University Programs: BA Social and Criminal Justice, MA Organizational Management Public Administration, MBA Public Administration, Master of Public Administration, BA Political Science and Government, BA Homeland Security and Emergency Management, BA Social and Criminal Justice Political Science and Government, BA Social and Criminal Justice Corrections Management, BA Social and Criminal Justice Forensics, BA Social and Criminal Justice Homeland Security, BA Social and Criminal Justice Security Management, BA Law Enforcement Administration, BA Organizational Management Human Resources Management, BA Social Science No Concentration, BA Sociology Boston University Programs: Master of Criminal Justice Capella University Programs: PhD Criminal Justice, MS Criminal Justice, BS Criminal Justice, MPH Social and Behavioral Sciences, DPA General Public Administration, MPA General Public Administration, BPA General Public Administration, PhD Public Safety Leadership, MS Public Safety Leadership, BS Homeland Security, BS Security Management, DSW General Social Work Colorado Technical University Programs: Associates ASCJ Criminal Justice, Associate of Science in Paralegal studies, Master of Science in Management Criminal Justice Everest University Programs: Criminal Justice Associatess, Criminal Investigations, Homeland Security Associates, Paralegal Associates, Criminal Justice Bachelors, Homeland Security Bachelors, Paralegal Bachelors, Master of Science in Criminal Justice Florida Tech University Online Programs: Associate of Arts in Criminal Justice, Bachelor of Arts in Criminal Justice Grand Canyon University Programs: BS in Public Safety Administration, MS in Criminal Justice Law Enforcement, MS in Criminal Justice Legal Studies, MS in Leadership Disaster Preparedness & Executive Fire Leadersh, BS in Public Safety and Emergency Management, Master of Public Administration with an Emphasis in Government a, BS in Justice Studies, BS in Sociology Ivy Bridge College of Tiffin University Programs: Associate of Criminal Justice in Law Enforcement Kaplan University Programs: BS in Criminal Justice, BSCJ Computer Crime, BSCJ Corrections, BSCJ Crime Scene Investigation, BSCJ Forensic Psychology, BSCJ Homeland Security, BSCJ Law Enforcement, AAS in Criminal Justice, MS in Criminal Justice, MSCJ Corrections, MSCJ Global Issues in Criminal Justice, MSCJ Law, BS in Criminal Justice Administration and Management, MS in Homeland Security and Emergency Management, BS in Legal Studies, BS in Paralegal Studies, AAS in Paralegal Studies, MS in Legal Studies, MSLS Education and the Legal System, MSLS Legal System and the Media, BS in Environmental Policy and Management, BS in Public Administration and Policy, AAS in Public Administration, BS in Political Science, Master of Public Administration, MPA Criminal Justice, MPA General MPA Keiser University Programs: AA Criminal Justice, BA Criminal Justice, AA Homeland Security, BA Homeland Security, BA Legal Studies, AA Paralegal Studies Liberty University Online Programs: BS in Criminal Justice National American University Programs: Criminal Justice AAS, Criminal Justice BS Saint Joseph's University Programs: Online Masters in Criminal Justice, Post-Master Certificate in CJ with Homeland Security Specializat, Online Homeland Security Certification Saint Leo University Online Programs: Master of Business Administration Criminal Justice, AA in Criminal Justice, BA in Criminal Justice, BA in Criminal Justice Criminalistics Specialization, BA in Criminal Justice Homeland Security Specialization, Master of Science in Criminal Justice, Master of Science in Criminal Justice Forensic Science, Master of Social Work Management South University Programs: Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice, Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice Corrections Specializati, Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice Crime Scene Investigatio, Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice Cyber Crime Specializati, Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice Law Enforcement Speciali, Bachelor of Science in Legal Studies, Master of Public Administration, Master of Public Administration Non Profit Specialization, Master of Public Administration Public Policy Specialization, Master of Public Administration Criminial Justice Specialization, Master of Science in Criminal Justice, Master of Science in Criminal Justice Homeland Security Speciali, Master of Science in Criminal Justice Corrections Specialization, Master of Science in Criminal Justice Cyber Crime Specialization Strayer University Programs: MBA Public Administration, Master of Public Administration, Bachelor of Business Administration Legal Studies, BS in CJ Criminal Justice Administration, BS in CJ Computer Security and Forensics, BS in CJ Homeland Security and Emergency Management, BS in CJ Homeland Security Technology, Associate in Arts in Criminal Justice Tiffin University Programs: Master of Science in Criminal Justice- Crime Analysis , Master of Science in Criminal Justice- Forensic Psychology, Master of Science in Criminal Justice- Homeland Security Adminis, Master of Science in Criminal Justice- Justice Administration University of Phoenix Programs: Associates Criminal Justice, Master of Science Administration of Justice and Security, Bachelor of Science in Organizational Security and Management, Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice Administration, Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice Administration Human S Virginia College Programs: Associates Criminal Justice, Associates Paralegal Studies, Bachelors Criminal Justice, Bachelors Paralegal Studies, Masters Criminal Justice, Bachelors Criminal Justice Homeland Security Walden University Programs: Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice Criminal Justice Managem, Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice Homeland Security, Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice Human Services for Crimi, Master of Public Administration General, Master of Science MS in Forensic Psychology General, Master of Science MS in Forensic Psychology Mental Health Applic, PhD in Human Services Self-Directed Clinical Social Work, PhD in Human Services Self-Directed Criminal Justice, PhD in Public Policy and Administration Mixed-Model General, PhD in Public Policy and Administration Mixed-Model Criminal Jus, PhD in Public Policy and Administration Mixed-Model Public Polic, PhD in Public Policy and Administration Mixed-Model Public Safet, PhD in Public Policy and Administration Course-based General, PhD in Public Policy and Administration Course-based Criminal Ju, PhD in Public Policy and Administration Course-based Homeland Se, PhD in Public Policy and Administration Course-based Law and Pub, PhD in Public Policy and Administration Course-based Public Poli, PhD in Public Policy and Administration Course-based Public Safe, Bachelor of Science BS in Political Science & Public Administrat, Bachelor of Science BS in Criminal Justice Criminal Justice Mana, Bachelor of Science BS in Criminal Justice Homeland Security, Bachelor of Science BS in Criminal Justice Human Services for Cr, Master of Public Administration Homeland Security Policy and Coo, Master of Public Administration Law and Public Policy, PhD in Human Services Course-based Clinical Social Work, PhD in Human Services Course-based Criminal Justice, PhD in Public Policy and Administration Mixed-Model Law and Publ, Master of Science MS in Forensic Psychology Forensic Psychology , Master of Science MS in Forensic Psychology Program Planning & E, Master of Science MS in Forensic Psychology Psychology & Legal S

Kansas Criminal Justice Career Outlook

The following are just some of the criminal justice careers in Kansas that show a positive employment outlook along with the average number of job openings for each per year provided by Projections Central:

• Police and Sheriff’s Patrol Officers - 210 openings/year
• First-line Supervisors of Police and Detectives - 70 openings/year
• Paralegals and Legal Assistants - 60 openings/year
• Security Guards - 220 openings/year
• Lawyers - 170 openings/year
• Correctional Officers and Jailers -140 openings/year
• Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists – 40 openings/year

Criminal justice schools in Kansas offer degrees and courses for you to complete if you wish to enter any of the above fields. For example, most police and sheriff’s departments require a minimum of an Associate’s (2-year) degree in law enforcement, criminal justice or another related field. To become a probation officer, it is advisable to complete a criminal justice degree with a specialization in human services, psychology or youth/adult probation. Check out the list of schools to find out about applicable online and campus programs.

Top Criminal Justice Employers & Agencies

One of the largest employers in Kansas is the Johnson County Courthouse (District Court), according to Career One Stop. It has a base of at least 2,000 employees from bailiffs and law clerks to court reporters and judges. In fact, Kansas is one of the top five states with the highest concentration of judges and magistrates in comparison to the rest of the country, states the Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Completing a criminal justice degree in Kansas in legal studies, paralegal or law enforcement, for example, can provide you with required qualifications to work at the Johnson County Courthouse or other similar locations. Who knows? With continuous education and experience, you too may be sitting on the bench, garbing a black robe with gavel in hand.

Military bases Fort Riley and Fort Leavenworth, with thousands of personnel, are also some of Kansas’ top employers. Check out the criminal justice schools in Kansas for those that offer military degrees and military-friendly programs. Some institutions cater to the busy lifestyle of those enlisted and offer online courses and even sometimes classes at the military bases themselves.

Kansas Criminal Justice & Legal Job Outlook & Kansas Criminal Justice Salary

Career	Employment Growth through 2018	Current Average Salary
Police and Sheriff’s Patrol Officers	8%	$39,000 – 45,000
Correctional Officers and Jailers	6%	$31,000 – 34,000
Court Reporters	21%	$49,000 – 53,000
Detectives and Criminal Investigators	8%	$55,000 – 60,000
First-line Supervisors of Police and Detectives	7%	$60,000 – 65,000+
Paralegals and Legal Assistants	25%	$42,000 – 46,000
Security Guards	15%	$24,000 – 26,000
Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists	15%	$36,000 – 42,000
Lawyers	14%	$95,000 – 105,000
Emergency Management Specialists	19%	$35,000 – 42,000

Sources: Growth Projections projectionscentral.com ~ Salary Range bls.gov

Kansas Crime Rate

Kansas’ overall crime rate is approximately 8% higher than the national average, according to the National Institute of Corrections. Its property crime rate (burglary, motor vehicle theft and larceny) is approximately 9% higher than the rest of the country, whereas its violent crime rate (murder, rape, assault and robbery) is almost on par with the national average.

For 2010, the FBI reported approximately 89,000 cases of property crime (3,119/100,000 people) and 10,500 cases of violent crime (369/100,000 people).

Kansas's Correctional System Stats

Facility	Number of Facilities/Offices	Number of Inmates
Jails	98	7,032
Prisons	9	9,353
Probation/Parole	31 judicial districts	22,246

Source: www.nicic.gov