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Criminal Justice Schools in Oregon | OR

In 2010, the number of parolees per capita in Oregon was 181% higher than the national average, according to the National Institute of Corrections. As the state’s Community Corrections division supervises both those on probation and parole, it is no surprise that Oregon is one of five states with the highest concentration of probation officers and correctional treatment specialists (Bureau Labor of Statistics). Projections Central reports an average annual opening of 70 positions in this profession per year. Check out the criminal justice schools in Oregon for information on corrections, law enforcement, psychology, social work, criminology or other related degrees if you would like to become a probation/parole officer or correctional treatment specialist.

Additionally, Oregon is the state with the fifth highest concentration of forensic science technicians. If you would like to collect and scientifically analyze key evidence as part of criminal investigations, earning between $55,000 – 60,000 a year, consider completing a forensic science degree online or on campus.

In Oregon, a range of careers show positive growth. You could complete a law enforcement, paralegal, law, court reporting or another criminal justice degree in Oregon to start a worthy profession. Check out the list of online and campus institutions (below) to explore your options.

Campus Criminal Justice Schools in Oregon

Online Criminal Justice Schools in Oregon

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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Oregon Criminal Justice Career Outlook

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

• Police and Sheriff’s Patrol Officers ~ 200 openings/year
• Correctional Officers and Jailers ~ 140 openings/year
• First-line Supervisors of Police and Detectives ~ 70 openings/year
• Lawyers ~ 160 openings/year
• Paralegals and Legal Assistants ~ 50 openings/year
• Detectives and Criminal Investigators ~ 20 openings/year

Criminal justice schools in Oregon offer relevant programs to qualify you for these blossoming careers. For example, if you would like to become a police officer or sheriff’s deputy, many agencies prefer candidates to have a minimum of an Associates Degree in Law Enforcement or a similar major. Or complete a criminal justice degree in Oregon, specializing in corrections, to become a jailer or correctional officer.

Top Criminal Justice Employers & Agencies

The Forensic Services Division of the Oregon State Police analyzes evidence for all of the state’s law enforcement agencies and is nationally accredited. It is extremely competitive to gain employment with one of the division’s forensic laboratories. Most often candidates will only be considered once they’ve completed a relevant degree (i.e. in forensic science or criminalistics) and have related volunteer experience.

One of the FBI’s Regional Computer Forensic Laboratories (RCFL) is located in Oregon (the Northwest RCFL in Portland). It is responsible for analyzing digital evidence and for training law enforcement agencies in the northwest region of the country. Check out the online and campus criminal justice schools in Oregon for computer forensic and information security degrees if you are interested in working for the RCFL.

Finally, several U.S. Coast Guard units are located in Oregon including in Warrenton, Astoria and North Bend. Serving in the Coast Guard is the perfect launch pad for a long term, successful career with the Department of Homeland Security. You have the option of working for the Coast Guard part time so that you can pursue post secondary education online or on campus at the same time as gaining valuable on-the-job training. If you wish to rise up the ranks within the Department of Homeland Security, complete a criminal justice degree in Oregon majoring in counterterrorism, cyber security, information security, intelligence management or homeland security.

Oregon Criminal Justice & Legal Job Outlook & Oregon Criminal Justice Salary

Career	Employment Growth through 2018	Current Average Salary
Police and Sheriff’s Patrol Officers	11%	$57,000 – 60,000
Correctional Officers and Jailers	9%	$46,000 – 52,000
Court Reporters	10%	$80,000 – 84,000
Detectives and Criminal Investigators	7%	$74,000 – 76,000
Private Detectives and Investigators	11%	$38,000 – 42,000
Paralegals and Legal Assistants	13%	$49,000 – 52,000
First-line Supervisors of Police and Detectives	11%	$80,000 – 83,000
Forensic Science Technicians	9%	$55,000 – 60,000
Lawyers	12%	$95,000 – 104,000
Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists	10%	$48,000 – 51,000

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

Oregon Crime Rate

In 2010, Oregon’s crime rate was slightly over the national average by 2%, according to the National Institute of Corrections. More specifically, its property crime rate was 6% higher, whereas its violent crime rate was 31% lower. For that same year, the FBI reported 252 violent crimes and just over 3,000 property crimes per 100,000 people.

Oregon's Correctional System Stats

Facility	Number of Facilities/Offices	Number of Inmates
Jails	36	6,708
Prisons	14	14,071
Probation/Parole	36	63,118

Source: www.nicic.gov