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Criminal Justice Schools in New Jersey | NJ

New Jersey is one of five states with the highest level of employment for fire inspectors and investigators. These professionals perform inspections to make sure buildings abide by state fire codes, but they also may be called in to investigate a cause of a fire or determine whether it was arson or an accident. If this career path interests you, check out the list of criminal justice schools in New Jersey for information on fire science degree and certificate programs. Some schools offer online courses while others offer campus programs. In New Jersey, fire inspectors and investigators earn an average salary between $58,000 and $62,000 per year.

Additionally, in 2008 the U.S. Department of Justice determined that New Jersey is one of five states with the highest ratio of law enforcement officers per citizens out of all the country (over 300 sworn personnel per 100,000 people). In that same year, the Department counted 550 local and state law enforcement agencies with over 33,000 full time sworn personnel (including police officers and sheriff’s deputies). If you would like to protect citizens and their property, it is a good idea to take a criminal justice degree in New Jersey with a specialization in law enforcement or a similar discipline. (Most agencies like officers to have a minimum of an Associate’s degree and/or related experience).

New Jersey also has opportunities for other legal and criminal justice careers, from paralegals to emergency management specialists. Check out the criminal justice schools in New Jersey to look at your online and on campus educational options to start your career!

Campus Criminal Justice Schools in New Jersey

Online Criminal Justice Schools in New Jersey

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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New Jersey Criminal Justice Career Outlook

Several criminal justice careers in New Jersey show a positive growth outlook. Here are some examples, with their average number of job openings per year provided by Projections Central:

• Police and Sheriff’s Patrol Officers – 120 openings/year
• Detectives and Criminal Investigators - 70 openings/year
• Lawyers - 540 openings/year
• Paralegals - 170 openings/year
• Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists – 90 openings/year
• Security Guards - 1,030 openings/year
• Private Detectives – 20 openings/year
• Emergency Management Specialists – 20 openings/year
• Correctional Officers and Jailers – 300 openings/year

If any of these career paths peak your passion, check out the lists of criminal justice schools in New Jersey for information on relevant educational programs. For example, to become a paralegal, you can complete a degree or certificate program, often either online or on campus. Examples of other programs are corrections, emergency management, legal studies, law, law enforcement, human services, sociology, criminology, criminal justice and other degrees.

Top Criminal Justice Employers & Agencies

The largest federal prison in the United States is the Fort Dix Federal Correctional Institute in Burlington County, New Jersey. Correctional officers hired by the Federal Bureau of Prisons supervise over 4,300 inmates there. In all of New Jersey, although the demand is not expected to increase, there is still an average of 300 new positions offered for correctional officers each year, according to Projections Central. If this career interests you, complete a criminal justice degree in New Jersey with a specialization in corrections.

Other New Jersey top employers are Gateway Group One (which hires security guards and patrol officers) and the New Jersey State Police. Each employs over 4,000 personnel according to Career One Stop.

It cannot be forgotten that New Jersey also boasts three U.S. Secret Service field offices, one Homeland Security’s Special-Agent-in-Charge field officers and one of the FBI’s Regional Computer Forensics Laboratories. To work for one of these top agencies, you might consider a homeland security, computer forensics, counter terrorism or information security degree. Consult the list of criminal justice schools in New Jersey for information on these types of educational programs.

New Jersey Criminal Justice & Legal Job Outlook & New Jersey Criminal Justice Salary

Career	Employment Growth through 2018	Current Average Salary
Police and Sheriff’s Patrol Officers	7%	$75,000 – 84,000
Detectives and Criminal Investigators	will stay roughly the same	$90,000 – 94,000
Private Detectives and Investigators	8%	$56,000 – 66,000
Paralegals and Legal Assistants	11%	$50,000 – 56,000
Lawyers	will stay roughly the same	$123,000 – 128,000+
Emergency Management Specialists	9%	$55,000 – 63,000
Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists	9%	$62,000 – 70,000
Security Guards	4%	$27,000 – 31,000

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

New Jersey Crime Rate

According to the National Institute of Corrections, New Jersey’s crime rate is about 26% lower than the national average. More specifically, its property crime rate (including burglary, motor vehicle theft and larceny) is 27% lower; its violent crime rate (including robbery, murder, rape and assault) is 16% lower.

In 2010, the FBI reported approximately 2,080 cases of property crime and 307 of violent crime per 100,000 people.

New Jersey's Correctional System Stats

Facility	Number of Facilities/Offices	Number of Inmates
Jails	25	18,380
Prisons	13	25,017
Probation/Parole		124,176 probationers & 15,356 parolees

Source: www.nicic.gov