Utah Criminal Justice Schools

• 15 schools offering criminal justice degrees in Utah are in our database. (see below)
• 6 offer associate’s degrees or certificates, 7 of them offer bachelor’s degrees and above, and 2 offer a mix of bachelor’s and master’s
• We found no schools in Utah ranked in US News and World Reports that have a criminal justice program
• According to Kiplinger’s, Utah has no universities ranked in the top 100 for “Values in Public Colleges”
• 10 campus-based and online schools in Utah are available for requesting information.

Spotlight School

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...

Profiles of Well Known Schools

Utah Valley University: The Criminal Justice Department at Utah State University offers a Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice and a Bachelor of Science in Forensic Science. There is also the Police Academy where criminal justice majors can train to become law enforcement officers. There are 14 full time faculty between the Criminal Justice and Forensic Science programs that teach courses like Introduction to Corrections Process and Criminal Justice Management. Law Enforcement students are required to complete 18 credits within the Police Academy in addition to core criminal justice courses.

Utah Criminal Justice Salary and Jobs

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

Respected leaders who have graduated from universities in Utah

• Tooele County, UT Sheriff Frank Park- Weber State University
• Logan City, UT Police Chief Gary R Jensen- Weber State University
• Box Edler County, UT Sheriff J. Lynn Yeates- Weber State University, Utah State University

Utah Criminal Justice Degrees

As the fastest growing state in the United States, criminal justice professionals and graduates can find an abundance of career opportunities in Utah. Corrections officers and paralegals are among the fastest growing occupations in Utah and offer competitive wages and benefits. Private security is one of the fastest growing job sectors in the state of Utah and is projected to grow at an above average rate through 2016, due to business expansion and growth in the state. Private detectives and investigators are among those in high demand and often require a background in criminal justice or related expertise.

State agencies such as the Department of Public Safety, Utah Highway Patrol, and the Utah Department of Corrections also employ a large number of criminal justice degree graduates. Utah Highway Patrol officers salaries range from $35,392 to $52,977 ¹ plus benefits. Advancement in these occupations often require additional education and individuals with degrees in criminal justice can often gain a competitive edge in applying for more senior job openings.

The US government is among the largest employers in the state and offers many options for professionals and graduates with a background in criminal justice. The US Department of Justice, US Marshals, Department of Defense, Treasury Department and Department of Homeland Security, are just a few of the government agencies hiring in Utah. Occupations available include federal corrections officers, criminal program specialists, criminal investigators, transportation security inspectors, and mission support specialists, to name just a few.

With the state’s population projected to grow to more than 3.6 million residents by 2020, its likely that demand for criminal justice professionals will remain strong in Utah. Individuals interested in preparing for a career in Utah’s growing field of criminal justice occupations can find a wide array of quality, accredited online and campus-based degree programs available throughout the state.

Utah Criminal Justice Salary

Many jobs in the criminal justice field offer a competitive salary compared to other fields. The average salary of a Utah police officer is $45,430 ² per year and a first-line supervisor earns an average salary of $67,800.² Law enforcement professionals in the role of detective or criminal investigator will earn an average salary of $70,140.² Working as a correctional officer in Utah will result in an average salary of $40,340.² As a paralegal or legal assistant you can expect to earn an average of $40,450 ² in Utah.

Utah’s Criminal Justice Employment Outlook ^{3, 4, 5, 6}

Online and Utah Criminal Justice Schools

If you are interested in learning more about Utah criminal justice degrees, 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

Keiser University
Campuses: 1Online
Popular Degrees:

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

Capella University
Campuses: 1Online
Popular Degrees:

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

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

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

Kaplan University
Campuses: 1Online
Popular Degrees:

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

Liberty University
Campuses: 1Online
Popular Degrees:

• BS in Criminal Justice
• AA in Criminal Justice

Grand Canyon University
Campuses: 1Online
Popular Degrees:

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

Virginia College
Campuses: 1Online
Popular Degrees:

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

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References:
(1) Utah Department of Public Safety: http://publicsafety.utah.gov/highwaypatrol/employment/emp_benefits.html
(2) Bureau of Labor Statistics: http://www.bls.gov/oes/current/oes_UT.htm
(3) Bureau of Labor Statistics: http://www.bls.gov/lau/ see state on page for current unemployment rate
(4) USA TODAY/Moody’s Analytics/BLS: http://www.usatoday.com/money/economy/2009-02-06-new-jobs-growth-graphic_N.htm
(5) 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
(6) The Sunshine Review: http://sunshinereview.org/core/home (select state budget button)

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