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Criminal Justice Schools in North Carolina | NC

North Carolina’s crime rate is approximately 18% higher compared to the rest of the country, according to the National Institute of Corrections. Its property crime rate is 21% higher than the national average. It is no surprise then that the U.S. Department of Justice counted 504 local and state law enforcement agencies with over 23,000 sworn officers in 2008. If you would like to become a police officer or sheriff’s deputy, check the list of criminal justice schools in North Carolina for information on law enforcement or other similar degrees. Many law enforcement agencies prefer candidates to have a minimum of an Associate’s degree and/or related experience.

Other criminal justice career opportunities exist in North Carolina. For example, it is one of five states with the highest number of paralegals and legal assistants, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. You will see that a number of the criminal justice schools in North Carolina offer either campus or online paralegal degree and certificate programs. The career outlook for several professions looks very promising, including for probation officers and correctional treatment specialists, forensic science technicians and lawyers. You could complete a criminal justice degree in North Carolina with a specialization in corrections, law enforcement, probation, human services/social work, forensic science, legal studies and law to pursue these thriving careers.

Campus Criminal Justice Schools in North Carolina

Online Criminal Justice Schools in North Carolina

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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North Carolina Criminal Justice Career Outlook

A number of criminal justice careers in North Carolina show a positive outlook for growth. These include (with their estimated number of annual job openings provided by Projections Central):

• Police and Sheriff’s Patrol Officers - 590 openings/year
• Detectives and Criminal Investigators – 80 openings/year
• First-line Supervisors of Police and Detectives -190 openings/year
• Correctional Officers and Jailers – 460 openings/year
• Forensic Science Technicians – 30 openings/year
• Lawyers – 450 openings/year
• Paralegals – 350 openings/year
• Private Detectives and Investigators – 30 openings/year
• Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists – 110 openings/year
• Emergency Management Specialists – 20 openings/year

Top Criminal Justice Employers & Agencies

The criminal justice schools in North Carolina offer either online or campus programs to help you become prepared and qualified for these growing careers. If you wish to become a paralegal, you could complete a paralegal degree program or relevant courses. After working in the legal profession for some time, you may decide to upgrade your education to complete a law degree, write the bar exam and become an attorney.

Alternatively, perhaps you would prefer to complete a criminal justice degree in North Carolina majoring in forensic science to become a skilled technician to analyze key evidence as part of criminal investigations. Or after serving on the force for several years, you could upgrade your post secondary studies to complete a Masters in Law Enforcement, Criminal Justice or Criminology to become detective or first-line supervisor of police. The possibilities are endless!

North Carolina Criminal Justice & Legal Job Outlook & North Carolina Criminal Justice Salary

Career	Employment Growth through 2018	Current Average Salary
Police and Sheriff’s Patrol Officers	4%	$38,000 – 43,000
Correctional Officers and Jailers	3%	$30,000 – 33,000
Court Reporters	22%	$50,000 – 53,000
Detectives and Criminal Investigators	2%	$50,000 – 52,000
First-line Supervisors of Police and Detectives	4%	$58,000 – 61,000
Private Detectives and Investigators	19%	$50,000 – 54,000
Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists	13%	$36,000 – 40,000
Paralegals and Legal Assistants	27%	$40,000 – 43,000
Emergency Management Specialists	16%	$55,000 – 60,000
Forensic Science Technicians	12%	$40,000 – 48,000
Lawyers	12%	$118,000 – 128,000

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

North Carolina Crime Rate

North Carolina’s property crime rate is around 21% higher while its violent crime rate is 1% lower than the country’s average, according to the National Institute of Corrections. In 2010, the FBI calculated approximately 3,447 property crimes and 363 violent crimes per 100,000 people in NC. (Property crimes include burglaries, motor vehicle thefts and larceny; violent crimes include murder, rape, aggravated assault and robbery).

Also in 2010, Dr. Andrew Schiller and his NeighborhoodScout.com researchers determined that two of North Carolina’s urban areas made it to the country’s top 25 dangerous neighborhood list. Charlotte’s North Tryon Street ranked 11th place with an individual having a 1 in 9 chance of falling victim to a violent crime; East 21st Street in Winston-Salem ranked 16th place with an individual having a 1 in 10 chance of falling victim.

North Carolina's Correctional System Stats

Facility	Number of Facilities/Offices	Number of Inmates
Jails	104	17,682
Prisons	84	40,979
Probation/Parole	43	110,125

Source: www.nicic.gov