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Criminal Justice Schools in North Dakota | ND

In the United States 2010 Census, North Dakota had the third lowest density out of all the states in America. Perhaps this explains why its crime rate per 100,000 people is the lowest in the country. Despite this, graduates from criminal justice schools in North Dakota have gone on to pursue a range of careers, including as police officers, criminal investigators, corrections officers, victims advocates, security analysts, fingerprint examiners, fish and game wardens and a slew of others; some have gone on to pursue work for the FBI, Department of Defense, the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms, the Federal Drug Enforcement Agency, U.S. Secret Service and other top agencies.

Check out the list of criminal justice schools in North Dakota for information on campus and online educational programs. They offer a range of curriculum, such as law enforcement, peace officer, homeland security, corrections, information systems security, law, public policy, counterterrorism, forensic science and criminal justice degrees and police management, paralegal and crime scene technician certificates.

Choose a degree program that is in line with the career you wish to pursue. For example, North Dakota has the highest concentration of bailiffs in the country, employed to serve and ensure safety during judicial proceedings, to supervise and protect the jury and to escort prisoners. While, bailiffs receive on the job training, the North Dakota Career Resource Network recommends a minimum of an Associate’s (2-year) degree. If you would like to become a bailiff, complete a criminal justice degree in North Dakota majoring in law enforcement, corrections or another similar discipline.

Campus Criminal Justice Schools in North Dakota

Online Criminal Justice Schools in North Dakota

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 Dakota Criminal Justice Career Outlook

Several criminal justice careers in North Dakota show a positive outlook for growth. For example, the demand for probation officers and correctional treatment specialists is expected to increase by 16% through to 2018, according to Projections Central; the openings for detectives and criminal investigators are expected to grow by 13%. The average number of job openings per year for police and sheriff’s patrol officers is 40 positions and for lawyers it’s 30 positions.

Check out the lists of online and campus criminal justice schools in North Dakota for programs that will make you qualified and prepared for these careers. For example, if you wish to become a probation officer, consider completing a criminal justice degree in North Dakota with a specialization in corrections, law enforcement, human services, social work or adult/juvenile probations. To apply to work as an officer for a police department or sheriff’s office, it is advisable to complete an Associate’s degree in law enforcement.

Top Criminal Justice Employers & Agencies

The Air National Guard base (119th Wing) in Fargo is among North Dakota’s top ten employers according to Career One Stop. Its mission is to “provide protection of life, property and preserve peace, order and public safety”. As a member of the National Guard, you may be eligible to educational benefits that will cover full tuition at a college or university participating in a military benefit program. Completing education at a criminal justice school in North Dakota can also lead to more specialized positions with the National Guard, such as a criminal analyst, judge advocate general (JAG) officer or information security specialist. By completing a criminal justice degree in North Dakota specializing in forensics, criminology, information security, law or cyber forensics, you can rise up the ladder in the military or civilian world.

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

Career	Employment Growth through 2018	Current Average Salary
Police and Sheriff’s Patrol Officers	9%	$42,000 – 47,000
Correctional Officers and Jailers	8%	$30,000 – 36,000
Court Reporters	12%	$45,000 – 48,000
Detectives and Criminal Investigators	13%	$67,000 – 71,000
Paralegals and Legal Assistants	13%	$39,000 – 43,000
Lawyers	4%	$77,000 – 86,000
Bailiffs	5%	$20,000 – 25,000
Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists	16%	$40,000 – 46,000

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

North Dakota Crime Rate

North Dakota’s violent and property crime rates are 38% lower than the national average. In 2010, the FBI reported approximately 1,768 property crimes per 100,000 people and 225 violent crimes per 100,000 people. (Property crime includes burglary, larceny and motor vehicle theft, while violent crime includes murder, forcible rape, robbery and assault).

North Dakota's Correctional System Stats

Facility	Number of Facilities/Offices	Number of Inmates
Jails	22	937
Prisons	4	1,486
Probation/Parole	14	4,530

Source: www.nicic.gov