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Criminal Justice Schools in Nebraska | NE

The career outlook for many legal and criminal justice professions is promising in Nebraska. Criminal justice schools in Nebraska offer degree and certificate programs for whether you want to become a police officer, paralegal, correctional officer, lawyer, emergency management specialist and a range of other positions. Notice that you often have the choice between online or campus programs to fit your learning style and availability.

You could take inspiration from native Nebraskan Alan R. Moritz (1899-1986) and become a forensic science technician or a detective. As an educator, Dr. Moritz developed a forensic science curriculum and is credited for creating the “Sherlock Holmes [form of] Medicine”. If this intrigues you, consider taking a criminal justice degree in Nebraska with a major in forensic sciences.

Perhaps, Ada M. Cole Bittenbender (1848-1925) will be your muse. Bittenbender became the first female to practice law in the Nebraska Supreme Court (and the third female attorney before the U.S. Supreme Court) and was a vigilant activist for the rights of women and children. You could enter the legal profession by getting your feet wet as a paralegal, legal secretary or court reporter or go straight to law school to become an attorney. Criminal justice schools in Nebraska offer paralegal, court reporting, administration and law degrees and courses.

Campus Criminal Justice Schools in Nebraska

Online Criminal Justice Schools in Nebraska

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 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Nebraska Criminal Justice Career Outlook

Several criminal justice careers in Nebraska show a positive employment outlook. Here are examples with their average annual number of job openings provided by Projections Central:

• Police and Sheriff’s Patrol Officers -110 openings/year
• Lawyers -100 openings/year
• Correctional Officers – 60 openings/year
• Paralegals – 40 openings/year
• First-line Supervisors of Police and Detectives – 30 openings/year
• Security Guards – 150 openings/year
• Legal Secretaries – 30 openings/year

If you are interested in any of these careers, you can pursue relevant education at a number of the criminal justice schools in Nebraska. For example, if you would like to become a police officer or sheriff’s deputy, most agencies prefer you complete a minimum of an Associate’s Degree in law enforcement. If you are gearing towards a correctional officer or jailer career, complete a criminal justice degree in Nebraska with a major in corrections or another related discipline. Many schools offer online or campus programs to become a qualified paralegal or legal secretary. There are courses, certificate and degree programs to make you a competitive candidate for whatever criminal justice career you choose to pursue.

Top Criminal Justice Employers & Agencies

According to Career One Stop, the Offutt Air Force Base is Nebraska’s top employer with over 9,000 personnel. As a member of the U.S. Air Force, you have the opportunity to receive specialized training on base and also to pursue post secondary education at colleges, universities or technical schools off base. Check out the list of criminal justice schools in Nebraska as some offer online programs that can work around your busy military schedule. Some schools are also military friendly meaning they participate in military financial benefit programs; the U.S. Air Force also provides financial benefits to its members to go towards tuition.

Another major employer is First Data in Omaha, Nebraska with approximately 7,000 employees. Some of the positions this company fills require professionals with an information security background, a field that is becoming more and more important in the criminal justice world. If this type of profession interests you, you could pursue a degree in computer forensics, cyber security or information security.

Nebraska Criminal Justice & Legal Job Outlook & Nebraska Criminal Justice Salary

Career	Employment Growth through 2018	Current Average Salary
Police and Sheriff’s Patrol Officers	8%	$40,000 – 48,000+
First-line Supervisors of Police and Detectives	7%	$60,000 – 70,000+
Detectives and Criminal Investigators	13%	$66,000 – 70,000
Correctional Officers and Jailers	7%	$31,000 – 33,000
Court Reporters	29%	$49,000 – 51,000
Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists	18%	$36,000 – 40,000
Paralegals and Legal Assistants	24%	$39,000 – 43,000
Legal Secretaries	12%	$33,000 – 37,000
Security Guards	10%	$27,000 – 29,000
Lawyers	10%	$100,000 – 103,000
Forensic Science Technicians	16%	$44,000-48,000
Emergency Management Specialists	20%	$45,000-49,000

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

Nebraska Crime Rate

Nebraska’s violent crime rate is around 23% lower and its property crime rate 6% lower than the rest of the country’s, according to the National Institute of Corrections. Overall its crime rate is 8% lower than the national average.

In 2010, the FBI reported approximately 279 violent crimes/100,000 people and 2,673 property crimes/100,000 people.

Nebraska's Correctional System Stats

Facility	Number of Facilities/Offices	Number of Inmates
Jails	63	2,693
Prisons	10	4,438
Probation/Parole	10 parole offices (Probation offices under jurisdiction of Nebraska Supreme Court)	18,591 probationers  823 parolees

Source: www.nicic.gov