Oklahoma Criminal Justice Schools

  • 29 schools offering criminal justice degrees in Oklahoma are in our database. (see below)
  • 14 offer associate’s degrees or certificates, 10 of them offer bachelor’s degrees and above, and 5 offer a mix of bachelor’s and master’s degrees
  • We found 1 school in Oklahoma ranked in US News and World Reports that have a criminal justice program; #65 Oklahoma State University–Stillwater, OK
  • According to Kiplinger’s, Oklahoma has 3 universities ranked in the top 100 for “Values in Public Colleges”; #72 University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK; #93 University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma, Chickasha, OK; and #95 Oklahoma State University, Stillwater, OK
  • 10 campus-based and online schools in Oklahoma are available for requesting information.

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Kaplan University

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...

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Profiles of Well Known Schools

University of Oklahoma: Students at the University of Oklahoma have the opportunity to earn a Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice through the College of Liberal Studies. This is one of the many programs that OU offers completely online, a system that is perfect for students that work full time. Though the college only has five full time faculty, over a hundred adjuncts contribute their expertise to the academic programs. Criminal Justice students are required to complete 39 major credit hours with courses such as Deviance and Social Control, Statistics in Criminal Justice and Theories of Criminal Behavior. The College of Liberal Studies has several scholarships for its undergraduate students such as the Startup Scholarship and the Outstanding Senior Award.

Oklahoma City University: The Department of Sociology and Justice Studies at Oklahoma City University offers a Justice Studies BA in Peace and Conflict, a Justice Studies BS in Criminology and a Master of Science in Criminology. The department has numerous partnerships with state agencies, providing students with career advancing internship opportunities, and Alpha Phi Sigma creates a peer based social environment for Justice Studies majors. The ten full time faculty teach specialized courses like Juvenile Delinquency and Social Construction of Identities. MS Criminology students enroll in an accelerated program that enables them to complete their degree within one year.

Oklahoma Criminal Justice Salary and Jobs

Occupation Number Employed Average Annual Salary
Correctional Officers and Jailers 6,250 $29,740
First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives 1,200 $59,170
Detectives and Criminal Investigators 1,130 $59,820
Police and Sheriff’s Patrol Officers 7,270 $38,540

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

Respected leaders who have graduated from universities in Oklahoma

  • Oklahoma County Oklahoma Sheriff John Whetsel – Southwestern College, University of Central Oklahoma
  • Tulsa County Oklahoma Sheriff Stanley Glanz- Oklahoma City University, Tulsa University
  • Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, Police Chief William Citty- Oklahoma State University
  • Tulsa, Oklahoma, Police Chief William Citty- University of Phoenix, Tulsa University
Police Quote: “A successful gang investigator has to be able to know the streets and think on his feet. If you get out here and try to work in and around these gangsters, and don’t know their language, who they align with, bang against etc…they will not talk to you or show you any respect.” -Tim Hock, President of the Oklahoma Gang Investigators Association

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Oklahoma Criminal Justice Degrees

With one of the fastest growing economies in the US and an unemployment rate significantly below the national average, Oklahoma provides many opportunities for graduates with a degree in criminal justice. Oklahoma has had steady population growth since the 1960s and today, boasts the third fastest growth per capita in the US. With a relatively low cost of living, low income taxes and business-friendly environment, the state is home to many growing industries.

For criminal justice professionals, there are a significant number of career opportunities in corrections, law enforcement, and law firms.

In addition to local law enforcement jobs, the Oklahoma Department of Public Safety and the US government also provide job opportunities for graduates of criminal justice programs. Candidates for the Oklahoma Highway Patrol must be between 21 to 43 years of age when applying and must have at least an associates degree from an accredited institution. Federal government agencies that hire criminal justice professionals in Oklahoma include the FBI, Department of Homeland Security, and others.

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Oklahoma Criminal Justice Salary

The average annual salary for Oklahoma police officers is $37,260 1 while first-line supervisors earn an average salary of $58,380 1 per year. Correctional officers in Oklahoma earn an average of $29,520 1 and detectives earn an average of $55,740.1 Working at a law firm or other setting as a paralegal or legal assistant will earn you an average of $41,200 1 in Oklahoma.

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

At the start of 2012, Oklahoma’s unemployment is 6.1%, over 3 percentage points below the national average, and it will regain prior peak employment levels by late 2012. Government related employment, which is a good proxy for Oklahoma criminal justice jobs, has average to good prospects with prior peak employment levels already reached, but good growth is ahead in 2013. According to the Occupational Supply & Demand System , criminal justice occupation annual openings in Oklahoma include police and sheriff Patrol (345 annual openings / 88% of individuals in these positions report having some college or a bachelor’s degree), Correctional Officers (250 annual openings / 60% of individuals in these positions report having some college or a bachelor’s degree), Detectives / Investigators / Forensic Techs (45 annual openings), Security Guards (345 annual openings) and Paralegals (80 annual openings / 88% of individuals in these positions report having some college or a bachelor’s degree). According to Sunshine Review, Oklahoma’s state budget is in relatively good shape, but the state can and has clamped down on government spending since non-government employment is better than most states and they have a Rainy Day fund. A pattern clearly exists where states with strong natural resources have reserves and options. As noted there are many good Oklahoma criminal justice jobs for those willing to separate themselves from the pack by pursuing the right degree for the roles profiled.

Online and Oklahoma Criminal Justice Schools

To learn more about earning an Oklahoma criminal justice degree, see 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.

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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

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Baker College Online
Campuses: 1Online
Popular Degrees:

  • Bachelor of Criminal Justice

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Keiser University
Campuses: 1Online
Popular Degrees:

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

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Capella University
Campuses: 1Online
Popular Degrees:

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

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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

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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

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Kaplan University
Campuses: 1Online
Popular Degrees:

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

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Liberty University
Campuses: 1Online
Popular Degrees:

  • BS in Criminal Justice
  • AA in Criminal Justice

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Grand Canyon University
Campuses: 1Online
Popular Degrees:

  • M.S. in Criminal Justice: Legal Studies
  • B.S. in Justice Studies
  • M.S. in Criminal Justice: Law Enforcement

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Rutgers University
Campuses: 1Online
Popular Degrees:

  • Master of Arts in 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 (New Mexico, Colorado, Kansas, Missouri, Arkansas, Louisiana, and Texas).

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Directory of Oklahoma Universities Offering Criminal Justice Degrees

Bacone College (Muskogee, OK)
Criminal Justice Degrees Offered:
Associate of Science | Criminal Justice Studies
Bachelor of Science | Criminal Justice Studies

Caddo Kiowa Technology Center (Fort Cobb, OK)
Criminal Justice Degrees Offered:
Certificate | Accident Investigation
Certificate | Communications/911/APCO
Certificate | Criminal Investigation
Certificate | Introduction to Security
Certificate | Jail Officer Procedures
Certificate | Patrol
Certificate | Police Report Writing
Certificate | Private Investigator
Certificate | Safety
Certificate | Security Guard Training
Certificate | Security Procedures for Employees
Certificate | Traffic

Cameron University (Lawton, OK)
Criminal Justice Degrees Offered:
Associate of Applied Science | Criminal Justice
Bachelor of Science | Criminal Justice

Central Technology Center (Drumright, OK)
Criminal Justice Degrees Offered:
Certificate | Public Safety

East Central University (Ada, OK)
Criminal Justice Degrees Offered:
Bachelor of Arts | Criminal Justice | Adult Corrections
Bachelor of Arts | Criminal Justice | Juvenile Justice
Bachelor of Arts | Criminal Justice | Law Enforcement

Eastern Oklahoma State College (Wilburton, OK)
Criminal Justice Degrees Offered:
Associate of Science | Criminal Justice

Great Plains Technology Center (Lawton, OK)
Criminal Justice Degrees Offered:
Career Training | Criminal Justice Officer
Career Training | Security Guard Training | Phase 1 Basic
Career Training | Security Guard Training | Phase 4 Firearms

ITT Technical Institute (Oklahoma City, OK; Tulsa, OK)
Criminal Justice Degrees Offered:
Associate of Applied Science | Criminal Justice (online program)
Associate of Science | Criminal Justice
Bachelor of Science | Criminal Justice
Bachelor of Science | Criminal Justice (online program)
Bachelor of Science | Information Systems Security

Langston University (Langston, OK)
Criminal Justice Degrees Offered:
Bachelor of Science | Corrections
Bachelor of Science | Corrections | Criminal Justice

Metro Technology Centers (Oklahoma City, OK)
Criminal Justice Degrees Offered:
Certificate | Criminal Forensics
Certificate | Pre-Law Enforcement

Murray State College (Tishomingo, OK)
Criminal Justice Degrees Offered:
Associate of Science | Criminal Justice

Northeastern Oklahoma A&M College (Miami, OK)
Criminal Justice Degrees Offered:
Associate in Arts | Criminal Justice

Northeastern State University (Tahlequah, OK)
Criminal Justice Degrees Offered:
Bachelor of Science | Criminal Justice Studies
Bachelor of Science | Homeland Security
Master of Science | Criminal Justice

Northwestern Oklahoma State University (Alva, OK)
Criminal Justice Degrees Offered:
Bachelor of Arts | Conservation Law Enforcement
Bachelor of Arts | Criminal Justice

Oklahoma City University (Oklahoma City, OK)
Criminal Justice Degrees Offered:
Bachelor of Arts | Justice Studies: Peace and Conflict
Bachelor of Science | Justice Studies: Criminology
Master of Science | Criminology

Oklahoma State University (Oklahoma City, OK)
Criminal Justice Degrees Offered:
Associate of Applied Science | Crime Victim/ Survivor Services
Associate of Applied Science | Information Technology-Network Security

Oklahoma State University Center for Health Sciences (Tulsa, OK)
Criminal Justice Degrees Offered:
Graduate Certificate | Forensic Examination of Questioned Documents (online program)
Master of Science | Forensic Document Examination
Master of Science | Forensic Science Administration (online program)
Master of Science | Forensic Sciences | Research and Thesis

Redlands Community College (El Reno, OK)
Criminal Justice Degrees Offered:
Associate of Applied Science | Collegiate Officer Program
Associate of Applied Science | Corrections
Associate of Applied Science | Criminal Justice
Associate of Applied Science | Emergency Preparedness/Homeland Security
Associate of Applied Science | Juvenile Justice

Rogers State University (Claremore, OK)
Criminal Justice Degrees Offered:
Associate of Science | Criminal Justice
Bachelor of Science | Justice Administration
Certificate | Law and Justice Option

Rose State College (Midwest City, OK)
Criminal Justice Degrees Offered:
Associate of Arts | Criminal Justice
Certificate of Proficiency | Criminal Justice | Police Science

Southeastern Oklahoma State University (Durant, OK)
Criminal Justice Degrees Offered:
Bachelor of Arts | Criminal Justice
Bachelor of Arts | Public Administration

Southwestern Oklahoma State University (Weatherford, OK)
Criminal Justice Degrees Offered:
Associate of Applied Science | Criminal Justice
Associate of Science | Criminal Justice
Bachelor of Arts | Criminal Justice

St. Gregory’s University (Shawnee, OK)
Criminal Justice Degrees Offered:
Associate of Science | Criminal Justice
Bachelor of Science | Criminal Justice

Tulsa Community College (Tulsa, OK)
Criminal Justice Degrees Offered:
Associate of Arts | Criminal Justice
Associate of Arts | Fire and Emergency Services
Associate of Arts | Fire and Emergency Services | Emergency and Community Preparedness
Associate of Arts | Human Services | Corrections
Associate of Arts | Law Enforcement
Associate of Arts | Law Enforcement | Collegiate Officer

Tulsa Tech (Tulsa, OK)
Criminal Justice Degrees Offered:
Career Training | Court Reporter

University of Central Oklahoma (Edmond, OK)
Criminal Justice Degrees Offered:
Bachelor of Arts | Criminal Justice | General
Bachelor of Arts | Criminal Justice | Police
Bachelor of Science | Forensic Science
Master of Arts | Criminal Justice Management and Administration
Master of Science | Forensic Science

University of Phoenix (Oklahoma City, OK; Tulsa, OK)
Criminal Justice Degrees Offered:
Associate Degree | Criminal Justice (online program)
Associate of Arts | Criminal Justice (online program)
Bachelor Degree | Criminal Justice (online program)
Bachelor of Science | Criminal Justice Administration (online program)
Bachelor of Science | Organizational Security and Management
Bachelor of Science | Organizational Security and Management (online program)
Master of Science | Administration of Justice and Security (online program)
Masters Degree | Criminal Justice (online program)

Vatterott Educational Centers (Oklahoma City, OK; Tulsa, OK)
Criminal Justice Degrees Offered:
Associate of Applied Science | Court Reporting
Associate of Occupational Studies | Criminal Justice
Diploma | Homeland Security

Western Oklahoma State College (Altus, OK)
Criminal Justice Degrees Offered:
Associate of Applied Science | Collegiate Officer Program
Associate of Applied Science | Corrections
Associate of Applied Science | Criminal Justice

References:
(1) Bureau of Labor Statistics: http://www.bls.gov/oes/current/oes_OK.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)

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