Nebraska Criminal Justice Schools

16 schools offering criminal justice degrees in Nebraska are in our database. (see below)
5 offer associate’s degrees or certificates, 8 of them offer bachelor’s degrees and above, and 3 offer a mix of bachelor’s and master’s
We found no schools in Nebraska ranked in US News and World Reports that have a criminal justice program
According to Kiplinger’s, Nebraska has 1 university ranked in the top 100 for “Values in Public Colleges”; #82 University of Nebraska, Lincoln, Lincoln, NE
10 campus-based and online schools in Nebraska are available for requesting information.

Spotlight School

Kaplan University is focused on recognizing the achievements of military and veteran students and offers the flexibility of an online education. Eligible students can receive college credit for prior military experience and coursework—up to 75 percent of the credit needed for a Kaplan University undergraduate degree.*

Programs:

MS in Criminal Justice - Law
MS in Criminal Justice
BS in Criminal Justice
And more...

Profiles of Well Known Schools

University of Nebraska – Lincoln: The School of Criminology and Criminal Justice at the University of Nebraska- Lincoln offers a Bachelor of Science for all its majors. The department has its own career center where students can meet with career counselors and be matched with one of 40 different internships opportunities. Over 36 professors and instructors teach and conduct research in criminology and criminal justice and often interchange with the program at the University of Nebraska- Omaha. Students with a full time work schedule can benefit from the numerous courses that are offered online such as Survey of Criminal Justice and International Criminology.

University of Nebraska – Omaha: Students can pursue a BS, MS, MA or a PhD in Criminology and Criminal Justice at the University of Nebraska-Omaha. The first 45 credit hours for an undergraduate major are part of the Pre-Criminology and Criminal Justice Curriculum. The world renowned faculty conduct research within seven different concentrations: Criminological Theory and Juvenile Delinquency; Women, Crime, and Criminal Justice; Methods and Statistics; Policy and Applied Research; Criminal Justice Issues; International Criminology and Criminal Justice; and Other. The department also has two research institutes, the Juvenile Justice Institute (JJI) and the Consortium for Crime and Justice Research (CCJR), within which students and faculty do collaborative research.

Nebraska Criminal Justice Salary and Jobs

Occupation	Number Employed	Average Annual Salary
Correctional Officers and Jailers	1,670	$32,290
First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives	620	$66,710
Detectives and Criminal Investigators	320	$68,910
Police and Sheriff’s Patrol Officers	3,300	$46,810

Data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics as of May 2011.

Respected leaders who have graduated from universities in Nebraska

Bellevue, NE Police Chief John W. Stacey- Bellevue Univeristy, NE
Douglas County Nebraska Sheriff Timothy Dunning – University of Nebraska at Omaha in Omaha, NE
Lincoln City Police Chief Jim Peschong- Doane College, Lincoln, NE
Grand Island, NE Police Chief Steve Lamkin- University of Nebraska, NE

Police Quote: “I think the best advice I got is to decide what type of officer I want to be, and stick with it. Not to let any person dictate the type of officer I will be. It may sound simple, but if you consider that throughout your career, you see the worst of things and situations and deal with the worst type of people. It is tempting (and perhaps arguably even justified) to give them what they deserve, but then you are letting them decide what type of officer you will be. Even if you don’t act professionally toward them because THEY deserve it, do it because YOU deserve it. In other words, remain a professional DESPITE what others may deserve, because it is the type of officer you want to be.” -Sheriff Scott Jones

Criminal Justice Degrees

Although this Midwestern state has a special small-town appeal, the major population centers of Lincoln and Omaha provide a metropolitan balance. Nebraska offers a range of opportunities from community and private colleges to universities, technical institutes and convenient online programs. No matter how high you set your sights, an accredited Nebraska school can help you reach your objective.

The Nebraska Law Enforcement Training Center regulates training facilities in the state while guaranteeing that standards for admission and certification are satisfied. The duties of a police offer vary from the thrill of criminal pursuit and working with the latest investigative technology to the obligation of preparing reports or appearing in court. Law enforcement personnel represent the front-line of defense for communities, a position of great honor and responsibility requiring exacting discipline and preparation.

Nebraska’s Criminal Justice Employment Outlook ^{2, 3, 4, 5}

At the start of 2012, Nebraska’s unemployment is a scant 4.1%, and should be at pre-Downturn lows before 2012 ends according to USA Today / Mooody’s Analytics projections. Government related employment, which is a good indicator for Nebraska criminal justice career opportunities, appears excellent with good growth starting again in 2013. The Nebraska Department of Labor site and the Occupational Supply & Demand System show strong prospects for Police and Sheriff Patrol (110 annual openings / 88% of individuals in these positions report having some college or a bachelor’s degree), Correctional Officers (63 annual openings / 60% of individuals in these positions report having some college or a bachelor’s degree), Detectives / Investigators / Forensic Techs (15 annual openings), Security Guards (145 annual openings) and Paralegals (40 annual openings / 88% of individuals in these positions report having some college or a bachelor’s degree). Fiscally, the state of Nebraska is operating on a small-to-no projected deficit in 2012 with little concern going forward due to relatively low unemployment. That means Nebraska criminal justice careers and trends look very promising today. Consider requesting free information from several schools for comparison.

Online and Nebraska Criminal Justice Schools

If you live in Nebraska, we recommend the following accredited campus-based and online criminal justice programs for students interested in pursuing associate’s, bachelor’s and master’s degrees in the growing field of criminal justice.

University of Phoenix
Campuses: 1Online
Popular Degrees:

A.A. in Criminal Justice
B.S in Criminal Justice Administration/Cybercrimes
B.S. in Criminal Justice Administration - Human Services

Baker College Online
Campuses: 1Online
Popular Degrees:

Bachelor of Criminal Justice

Capella University
Campuses: 1Online
Popular Degrees:

MS - Criminal Justice
PhD - Criminal Justice
BS - Criminal Justice

Keiser University
Campuses: 1Online
Popular Degrees:

Criminal Justice, BA
Criminal Justice, MA (Online Only)
Homeland Security, BA (Online)

Walden University
Campuses: 1Online
Popular Degrees:

B.S. in Human Services - Criminal Justice
B.S. in Criminal Justice - Crime and Criminals
B.S. in Criminal Justice

Kaplan University
Campuses: 1Online
Popular Degrees:

MS in Criminal Justice - Law
MS in Criminal Justice
BS in Criminal Justice

Post University
Campuses: 1Online
Popular Degrees:

B.S. in Human Services / Criminal Justice
B.S. in Criminal Justice - Law Enforcement
B.S. in Criminal Justice

Liberty University
Campuses: 1Online
Popular Degrees:

BS in Criminal Justice
AA in Criminal Justice

Rutgers University
Campuses: 1Online
Popular Degrees:

Master of Arts in Criminal Justice

Virginia College
Campuses: 1Online
Popular Degrees:

AS - Criminal Justice
MS - Criminal Justice
BS - Criminal Justice

Tip: If you don’t live near a campus-based school that offers a program of interest, consider an online degree or a university in an adjacent state (Wyoming, South Dakota, Iowa, Missouri, Kansas, and Colorado).

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Nebraska Criminal Justice Salary

The criminal justice field offers many different jobs that can earn a competitive salary. The average annual salary of police officers in Nebraska is $44,890 ¹ while police first-line supervisors earn an average of $64,980.¹ Correctional officers earn an average salary of $32,350 ¹ while detectives make an average of $67,950.¹ The legal field provides good job opportunities for paralegals with an average annual salary of $41,190.¹

Directory of Nebraska Universities Offering Criminal Justice Degrees

Bellevue University (Bellevue, NE)
Criminal Justice Degrees Offered:
Bachelor Degree | Corrections (online program)
Bachelor Degree | Criminal Justice (online program)
Masters Degree | Criminal Justice (online program)

Central Community College (Grand Island, NE)
Criminal Justice Degrees Offered:
Associate of Applied Science | Criminal Justice

Chadron State College (Chadron, NE)
Criminal Justice Degrees Offered:
Bachelor of Arts | Justice Studies | Criminal Justice

Doane College (Lincoln, NE)
Criminal Justice Degrees Offered:
Bachelor of Science | Criminal Justice
Bachelor of Science | Public Administration

ITT Technical Institute (Omaha, NE)
Criminal Justice Degrees Offered:
Associate of Applied Science | Criminal Justice

Kaplan University (Lincoln, NE; Omaha, NE)
Criminal Justice Degrees Offered:
Associate of Applied Science | Criminal Justice
Bachelor of Science | Criminal Justice

Metropolitan Community College of Nebraska (Omaha, NE)
Criminal Justice Degrees Offered:
Bachelor of Science | Criminal Justice

Midland Lutheran College (Fremont, NE)
Criminal Justice Degrees Offered:
Bachelor of Science | Criminal Justice

Nebraska Wesleyan University (Lincoln, NE)
Criminal Justice Degrees Offered:
Certificate | Forensic Science
Master of Forensic Science | Forensic Science
Minor | Criminal Justice
Minor | Peace and Justice Studies

Northeast Community College (Norfolk, NE)
Criminal Justice Degrees Offered:
Associate of Applied Science | Law Enforcement
Associate of Applied Science | Legal Administrative Assistant
Associate of Arts | Corrections
Associate of Arts | Law Enforcement
Associate of Arts | Legal Administrative Assistant

Southeast Community College (Lincoln, NE)
Criminal Justice Degrees Offered:
Associate of Applied Science | Criminal Justice

University of Nebraska-Kearney (Kearney, NE)
Criminal Justice Degrees Offered:
Bachelor of Science | Criminal Justice

University of Nebraska-Omaha (Omaha, NE)
Criminal Justice Degrees Offered:
Bachelor of Science | Criminology and Criminal Justice
Doctor of Philosophy | Criminology and Criminal Justice
Master of Arts | Criminology and Criminal Justice
Master of Science | Criminology and Criminal Justice
Master of Science | Criminology and Criminal Justice | Counseling
Master of Science | Criminology and Criminal Justice | Public Administration

Wayne State College (Wayne, NE)
Criminal Justice Degrees Offered:
Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Science | Criminal Justice
Minor | Emergency Management

Western Nebraska Community College (Scottsbluff, NE)
Criminal Justice Degrees Offered:
Associate of Applied Science | Criminal Justice
Associate of Arts | Criminal Justice
Certificate | Correctional Technology
Certificate | Criminal Justice

References:
(1) Bureau of Labor Statistics: http://www.bls.gov/oes/current/oes_NE.htm
(2) Bureau of Labor Statistics: http://www.bls.gov/lau/ see state on page for current unemployment rate
(3) USA TODAY/Moody’s Analytics/BLS: http://www.usatoday.com/money/economy/2009-02-06-new-jobs-growth-graphic_N.htm
(4) Occupational Supply & Demand System / OCDS Georgia State University for the U.S. Department of Labor: http://www.occsupplydemand.org/OSD_SelectOcc.aspx?chk=2&ST=ZZ
(5) The Sunshine Review: http://sunshinereview.org/core/home (select state budget button)

Page Edited by Charles Sipe.

Nebraska Criminal Justice Schools

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Profiles of Well Known Schools

Nebraska Criminal Justice Salary and Jobs

Respected leaders who have graduated from universities in Nebraska

Criminal Justice Degrees

Nebraska’s Criminal Justice Employment Outlook ^{2, 3, 4, 5}

Online and Nebraska Criminal Justice Schools

Nebraska Criminal Justice Salary

Directory of Nebraska Universities Offering Criminal Justice Degrees

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Nebraska Criminal Justice Schools

Spotlight School

Programs:

Profiles of Well Known Schools

Nebraska Criminal Justice Salary and Jobs

Respected leaders who have graduated from universities in Nebraska

Criminal Justice Degrees

Nebraska’s Criminal Justice Employment Outlook 2, 3, 4, 5

Online and Nebraska Criminal Justice Schools

Nebraska Criminal Justice Salary

Directory of Nebraska Universities Offering Criminal Justice Degrees

Search the Site

Submit a Review

Nebraska’s Criminal Justice Employment Outlook ^{2, 3, 4, 5}