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Criminal Justice Schools in Massachusetts | MA

Charles H. Houston is a revered lawyer who fought for equality for African Americans and other minorities throughout his career. He is credited with inventing civil rights law. Houston was the only Black graduate in Massachusetts’ Amherst University’s Class of 1915 and his legacy and practice live on at the Charles Hamilton Houston Institute for Race and Justice at Harvard University.

Are you inspired by Charles H. Houston and wish to pursue a legal career, fighting for the rights and freedoms of fellow Americans? Check out the list of criminal justice schools in Massachusetts for information on degree or certificate programs in legal studies, law, paralegal and legal administration/clerking specialties. Several of these schools offer on campus and/or online options. The employment level for legal professions is favorable in Massachusetts. For example, each year there is an average number of 110 new job openings for legal secretaries, 180 for paralegals and 430 for lawyers, according to Projections Central. In fact, Massachusetts is one of five states with the highest concentration of lawyers in the country.

Alternatively, you may choose to take a criminal justice degree in Massachusetts with a major in law enforcement. According to the U.S. Department of Justice, Boston’s Police Department is among the top 20 largest local law enforcement agencies in the country. According to Projections Central, in all of Massachusetts, there are approximately 460 new openings for police and sheriff’s patrol officers per year. If you wish to serve and protect, look for information on law enforcement degrees among the criminal justice schools in Massachusetts; most police departments require a minimum of an Associate’s (2-year) degree.

Campus Criminal Justice Schools in Massachusetts

Online Criminal Justice Schools in Massachusetts

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 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Massachusetts Criminal Justice Career Outlook

Massachusetts is one of the five states with the highest level of employment for mediators, conciliators and arbitrators, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. These professionals help clients negotiate favorable terms before an issue has to go to trial or results in stressful lawsuits. Several criminal justice schools in Massachusetts offer ADR (Alternative Dispute Resolution) training. If you are interested in this up-and-coming career, check the list of universities and colleges for either online or campus programs.

The following criminal justice careers in Massachusetts are just some that show a positive employment outlook. (The average number of new job openings per year is provided by Projections Central):

• Police and Sheriff’s Patrol Officers – 460 openings/year
• Security Guards – 610 openings/year
• Lawyers - 430 openings/year
• Paralegals and Legal Assistants – 180 openings/year
• First-line Supervisors of Police and Detectives – 170 openings/year
• Detectives and Criminal Investigators – 50 openings/year
• Private Detectives and Investigators – 20 openings/year
• Legal Secretaries – 110 openings/year

If you are interested in any of these careers, consider taking a criminal justice degree in Massachusetts with a specialization in law enforcement, legal studies, paralegal studies, criminal justice or other relevant disciplines.

Top Criminal Justice Employers & Agencies

Boston’s Police Department is one of Massachusetts’ largest employers with approximately 3,000 personnel, states Career One Stop. In addition to recruiting police officers, the Boston PD also has employees that work in the crime lab, media relations, records and other departments. To become qualified to work for the Boston Police Department, look for information on law enforcement, forensics science, media, administration and other relevant degree programs among the list of criminal justice schools in Massachusetts.

Career One Stop adds that the EMC Corporation is also one of Massachusetts’ largest employers with approximately 5,000 personnel. There are various EMC offices across the state, including Franklin, Milford, Hopkinton, Southboro and Bedford. EMC2 hires IT professionals including those who specialize in information security. If a career within the digital world interests you, consider taking a criminal justice degree in Massachusetts with a specialization in cyber security, computer forensics or information security.

Other important agencies in Massachusetts include the Crime and Justice Institute (CRJ) and one of Homeland Security’s Special-Agent-in-Charge field offices, both located in Boston. The CRJ conducts research and looks for students and professionals with an educational background in public policy, corrections, public administration, criminal justice and other related disciplines. To work for Homeland Security, look at the list of criminal justice schools in Massachusetts for information on degrees in homeland security, counterterrorism, cyber security and others.

Massachusetts Criminal Justice & Legal Job Outlook & Massachusetts Criminal Justice Salary

Career	Employment Growth through 2018	Current Average Salary
Police and Sheriff’s Patrol Officers	will remain roughly the same	$49,000-52,000
Detectives and Criminal Investigators	5%	$74,000-80,000
Private Detectives and Investigators	14%	$43,000-49,000
Paralegals and Legal Assistants	12%	$49,000-52,000
Security Guards	6%	$27,000-31,000
Lawyers	1%	$125,000-130,000+

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

Massachusetts Crime Rate

Overall Massachusetts’ crime rate is 12% lower than the country’s average, states the National Institute of Corrections. However, its violent crime rate (which includes murder, rape, assault and robbery) is approximately 28% higher compared to the rest of the nation.

In 2010, the FBI reported over 30,000 cases of violent crime (or 466/100,000 people) in Massachusetts. More specifically, there were approximately 331 cases of assault and 105 robberies per 100,000 people

Massachusetts's Correctional System Stats

Facility	Number of Facilities/Offices	Number of Inmates
Jails	22	13,214
Prisons	17	11,388
Probation/Parole	21 community corrections offices, 9 parole field offices	180,677 probationers  3,365 parolees

Source: www.nicic.gov