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South Dakota Criminal Justice Degree Schools

A South Dakota criminal justice degree is available to residents through on-campus programs and online degrees at several accredited colleges and universities.

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For graduates, South Dakota offers a wide range of possibilities including career paths in traditional law enforcement, emergency and fire services, games, fish and parks law enforcement, corrections officer, paralegal, criminal investigator, law enforcement education, and many others. South Dakota graduates of criminal justice can also pursue jobs with the federal government. The FBI and US Marshals are among some of the federal agencies that employ criminal justice professionals in the state. From 2006 to 2016, the state’s Department of Labor estimates that criminal investigators will grow 8% while police officers will grow 2.5%.

Mean annual wages for law enforcement range from $31,740 to $50,290, compared with the state’s average annual income of $30,120. Read More +

Benefits for state government workers include 50% discount on college tuition at any of the state’s colleges and universities. While most jobs require a minimum high school degree to qualify, graduates with a college degree are preferred. For example, Rapid City’s police department requires an associate’s degree or at least four years of law enforcement experience for police department applicants.

With double digit population growth in its two largest cities over the past decade and a growing senior population, the government of South Dakota is actively investing in programs to attract and retain qualified workers. With no state income tax, significantly lower cost of living and the second lowest crime rate in the nation, there are many advantages to pursuing a career in criminal justice in South Dakota.

If you live in South Dakota, 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.

South Dakota’s Criminal Justice Employment Outlook

As of late Spring 2010, South Dakota’s unemployment has stabilized at 5.4% and is growing back toward prior peak employment levels by mid 2012. Government related employment, which is a good proxy for South Dakota criminal justice jobs, has very good prospects with prior peak employment levels reached by late 2011. Note the drop from the peak was shallow relative to other states in the public sector. The South Dakota Department of Labor site shows strong prospects are noted for Police and Sheriff Patrol (50 openings / 88% of individuals in these positions report having some college or a bachelor’s degree), Correctional Officers (40 annual openings / 60% of individuals in these positions report having some college or a bachelor’s degree), Detectives / Investigators / Forensic Techs (10 annual openings), Security Guards (40 annual openings) and Paralegals (20 annual openings / 88% of individuals in these positions report having some college or a bachelor’s degree). According to Sunshine Review, South Dakota’s state budget is in a small but potentially growing deficit situation that is being offset by use of reserves or rainy day funds, forward-thinking cost containment, and federal stimulus. The overall South Dakota criminal justice job forecast looks very good in light of all factors researched and this makes an investment in a degree warranted with good hope of securing employment.

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Kaplan University
Popular Degrees:

  • A.A.S. in Criminal Justice
  • B.S. in Criminal Justice/Forensic Psychology
  • B.S. in Criminal Justice/Corrections
  • M.S. in Criminal Justice/Corrections
  • B.S. in Criminal Justice/Crime Scene Investigation
  • B.S. in Criminal Justice/Computer Crime

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Everest University Online
Popular Degrees:

  • Associate's in Criminal Justice
  • Bachelor's in Criminal Justice
  • Associate's in Homeland Security
  • Bachelor's in Homeland Security
  • Associate's in Criminal Investigations

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Keiser University

    Popular Degrees:
  • Associate of Arts in Criminal Justice
  • Bachelor of Arts in Criminal Justice
  • Associate of Arts in Homeland Security
  • Bachelor of Arts in Homeland Security
  • Master of Arts in Criminal Justice
  • Bachelor of Science in Public Safety

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Post University
Popular Degrees:

  • Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Criminal Justice
  • Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Legal Studies
  • Legal Nurse Consulting Certificate
  • Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Management for Registered Nurse
  • Forensic Accounting Certificate

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Virginia College
Popular Degrees:

  • Associate of Science - Criminal Justice
  • Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice
  • Master of Science - Criminal Justice
  • Master of Science - Cybersecurity

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Rasmussen College
Popular Degrees:

  • Associate of Applied Science in Criminal Justice
  • Associate of Science in Criminal Justice - Corrections
  • Associate of Science in Criminal Justice - Law Enforcement
  • Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice - Homeland Security
  • Associate of Science in Criminal Justice - Psychology

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Strayer University
Popular Degrees:

  • Bachelor of Science in Information Systems - Homeland Security and Information Systems
  • Associate in Arts in Criminal Justice
  • Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice - Computer Security and Forensics
  • Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice - Criminal Justice Administration
  • Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice - Homeland Security and Emergency Management
  • Bachelor of Business Administration - Legal Studies

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University of Phoenix
Popular Degrees:

  • Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice Administration
  • Master of Science in Administration of Justice and Security
  • Associate of Arts in Criminal Justice
  • Bachelor of Science in Psychology
  • Bachelor of Science in Organizational Security Management
  • Master of Public Administration

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Walden University
Popular Degrees:

  • Ph.D. in Public Policy and Administration - Homeland Security Policy and Coordination
  • Master of Public Administration (M.P.A.) - Homeland Security Policy
  • M.S. in Psychology - Terrorism and Security
  • B.S. in Criminal Justice - Computer Information Systems and Security
  • M.S. in Forensic Psychology - Psychology & Legal Systems
  • Ph.D. in Public Policy and Administration - Homeland Security Policy and Administration
  • B.S. in Psychology - Criminal Justice
  • PhD in Public Policy/Admin - Terrorism/Mediation/Peace

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Criminal Justice Schools in South Dakota

Colorado Technical University (Sioux Falls, SD)
Criminal Justice Degrees Offered:
Associate of Science | Court Reporting
Associate of Science | Criminal Justice (online program)
Bachelor of Science | Court Reporting
Bachelor of Science | Criminal Justice | Forensic Investigation
Bachelor of Science | Criminal Justice | Human Services (online program)
Master of Science in Management | Criminal Justice (online program)

Dakota Wesleyan University (Mitchell, SD)
Criminal Justice Degrees Offered:
Bachelor of Science | Criminal Justice

Globe University (Sioux Falls, SD)
Criminal Justice Degrees Offered:
Certificate | Legal Administrative Assistant

Kilian Community College (Sioux Falls, SD)
Criminal Justice Degrees Offered:
Associate of Arts | Justice Studies
Associate of Science | Justice Studies

Mount Marty College (Yankton, SD)
Criminal Justice Degrees Offered:
Associate of Arts | Criminal Justice
Bachelor of Arts | Criminal Justice
Bachelor of Science | Forensic Science

National American University (Rapid City, SD;Sioux Falls, SD)
Criminal Justice Degrees Offered:
Associate of Applied Science | Criminal Justice
Bachelor Degree | Criminal Justice (online program)
Bachelor of Science | Criminal Justice (online program)

Sinte Gleska University (Mission, SD)
Criminal Justice Degrees Offered:
Associate of Arts | Human Services
Bachelor of Arts | Human Services

Southeast Technical Institute (Sioux Falls, SD)
Criminal Justice Degrees Offered:
Associate of Applied Science | Law Enforcement Science

University of Sioux Falls (Sioux Falls, SD)
Criminal Justice Degrees Offered:
Bachelor of Arts | Criminal Justice

University of South Dakota (Vermillion, SD)
Criminal Justice Degrees Offered:
Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Science | Criminal Justice

Western Dakota Tech (Rapid City, SD)
Criminal Justice Degrees Offered:
Associate of Science | Law Enforcement