Best Criminal Justice Schools In Arizona

Arizona's population is projected to grow over the next 20 years, and this can be expected to result in additional crime, creating strong demand for individuals with skills in handling criminal justice issues. A number of schools in Arizona offer criminal justice degree programs, from the associate's to the doctoral level, supporting the state's criminal justice industry. At all levels, prospective students will find a broad variety of specialties to complement their career goals, including criminology, forensics, and emergency management. A number of schools in Arizona also offer online criminal justice degrees, such as Arizona State University and Northern Arizona University.

Quick Facts

There are 26 schools offering criminal justice degrees in Arizona (see below).¹
19 colleges and universities offer associate's degrees in criminal justice.*¹
6 colleges and universities offer bachelor's degrees in criminal justice.*¹
4 colleges and universities offer master's or doctoral degrees in criminal justice.*¹
13 colleges and universities offer criminal justice degree programs online.*¹
2 schools ranked in Kiplinger's Best Values in Public Colleges in 2018.²
1 school ranked in College Factual's Best Criminal Justice & Corrections Colleges in 2018.³
2 schools ranked in Criminal Justice Degree Schools Best Online Bachelor's Programs in 2018.⁴
1 school ranked in US News Best Online Graduate Criminal Justice Programs in 2018.⁵

*For not-for-profit colleges and universities with criminal justice degree programs.

Criminal Justice Degree Programs in Arizona

Obtaining an Arizona criminal justice degree can prepare students for a highly rewarding and in-demand career. Numerous criminal justice schools serve the residents of Arizona with a range of degree programs, including associate's, bachelor's, master's, and PhD programs. Criminal justice programs work to give the student a strong foundation in all aspects of the criminal justice system and should increase the career opportunities that are available for a degree holder. Earning a criminal justice degree in Arizona can make you more competitive as a job applicant, provide a base that supports your on-the-job training, and lead to expanded opportunities for promotion.

Featured Online Programs

Explore program formats, transfer requirements, financial aid packages, and more by contacting the schools below.

Top-Ranked Schools with Criminal Justice Programs in Arizona

Kiplinger's Best Values in Public Colleges*

Arizona State University-Tempe (#88 in-state, #72 out-of-state)
Arizona State University-West (#84 in-state, #90 out-of-state)

*Institution-wide ranking.

College Factual's Best Criminal Justice & Corrections Colleges

University of Arizona (#62)

Criminal Justice Degree Schools Best Online Bachelor's Programs

Arizona State University
Northern Arizona University

US News Best Online Graduate Criminal Justice Programs

Arizona State University (#5)

Profiles of Well-Known Schools in Arizona

Arizona State University: The School of Criminology and Criminal Justice at Arizona State University is one of the fastest-growing criminal justice schools in the country and has a graduate program that is highly ranked by US News & World Report. Both the bachelor's and master's programs can be completed in person or online, offering education opportunity to even the busiest of individuals. While many departments and centers have relatively narrow scopes in research, ASU focus areas range from sentencing policy to institutional corrections, from fraud victimization to juvenile court. Criminal justice students can enhance their learning experience with internships at the undergraduate, master's, and doctoral levels.

Northern Arizona University: Northern Arizona University's School of Criminology and Criminal Justice offers three different criminal justice undergraduate degrees as well as a Master's of Science in Applied Criminology. Majors can pursue the Bachelor's of Applied Science in Criminal Justice online. The faculty are world-renowned scholars and professionals in immigration, human rights, Native American justice issues, white collar crime, and genocide. The School of Criminology and Criminal Justice is also associated with the Arizona Innocence Project and the National Domestic Violence Fatality Review Initiative, through which both students and faculty can conduct research.

Notable Alumni from Arizona Universities

Mesa Police Chief Frank Milstead – University of Phoenix
Pima County Arizona Sheriff Clarence W. Dupnik – University of Arizona
Tuscon Police Chief Roberto Villaseñor – Northern Arizona University

Police Quote:
Chuck Schoville, President of the Arizona Gang Investigators Association
Source

Arizona Criminal Justice Careers

The Arizona Department of Public Safety is currently hiring for a number of positions and a criminal justice degree is either a requirement or an enhancement (waiving experience requirements) for many positions with the state. The average annual wage of Arizona police and patrol officers, who typically receive salary increases based on educational attainment, is $60,700.⁸ The US Border Patrol also grants advanced placement to bachelor's and master's degree holders.

In addition to the demographic issues that make Arizona a place to find opportunities for criminal justice degree holders, Arizona has large areas of federal land as well as military installations which require additional federal law enforcement. Additionally, the 370-mile long border with Mexico leads to employment in border patrol jobs. With the ongoing demand for criminal justice professionals, graduates of a degree program can enjoy excellent quality of life, supported by enhanced earning potential and job security.

Arizona Criminal Justice Salary and Jobs

Occupation	Number Employed	Average Annual Salary
Correctional Officers and Jailers	13,750	$40,650
First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives	2,620	$87,040
Detectives and Criminal Investigators	6,360	$74,840
Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers	11,580	$60,700

Data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics as of May 2015.^6,7,8,9

Arizona's Criminal Justice Employment Outlook

As of May 2016, Arizona's unemployment rate was 5.6%, above the national average of 4.7%.¹⁰ This is well below the state's peak unemployment rate of 10.8% from February of 2010, though above the unemployment low of 4.5% recorded in February 2008.¹⁰ Government-related employment is a good proxy for Arizona criminal justice jobs. According to Projections Central, there is an ongoing demand for jobs in the criminal justice field. The annual hiring outlooks for criminal justice jobs in Arizona include:

Police and Sheriff Patrol: 420 annual openings; 46% in these positions report completing at least some college, with 24% holding an associate's degree.^11,12
Correctional Officers: 530 annual openings; 37% in these positions report completing at least some college, with 15% holding a post-secondary certificate.^11,12
Detectives and Criminal Investigators: 150 annual opening; 37% in these positions report completing at least some college, with 21% holding an associate's degree.^9,12
Security Guards: 900 annual openings; 4% in these positions report completing at least some college.^11,15
Paralegals and Legal Assistants: 210 annual openings; 86% in these positions report completing at least some college, with 30% holding an associate's degree and 44% holding a bachelor's degree.^11,16
Forensic Science Technicians: 50 annual openings; a bachelor's degree is typically required.¹¹

Available positions are a result of growth as well as replacements.

The Mercatus Center, a conservative think tank, analyzed and rated the long-term solvency of each state government. After reviewing Arizona's budgeting process, cash/tax collections, and the funding of pensions, it ranked Arizona 31st in the nation.¹⁷ This indicates that Arizona will likely be able to fulfill its obligation to state employees, but new hires should still pay attention to the state's ability to fund its ongoing pension obligations.

Arizona Criminal Justice Employment Outlook

Arizona Criminal Justice Career Interviews

Chuck Shoville, President, Arizona Gang Investigators Association

Directory of Not-for-Profit Arizona Universities Offering Campus-based and Online Criminal Justice Degrees

If you live in Arizona, we recommend an accredited campus-based or online program for pursuing associate's, bachelor's and master's degrees in the growing field of 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 (California, Nevada, Utah, Colorado, or New Mexico).

Schools with Online and On-Campus Criminal Justice Programs

Note: Student Reviews are based on the experiences of a few individuals and it is unlikely that you will have similar results. Please review the "Data, Student Reviews and Other Information" section in our Terms of Use and Disclaimers.

Arizona State University (Tempe)Bachelor of Science | Criminal Justice and Criminology (online or on-campus)Bachelor of Science | Criminal Justice and Criminology (accelerated)Bachelor of Science | ForensicsBachelor of Science | Justice Studies (accelerated)Bachelor of Arts | Justice Studies (accelerated)Bachelor of Science | Public Service and Public Policy (accelerated)Bachelor of Science | Public Service and Public Policy: Criminology (online)Master of Arts | Criminal JusticeMaster of Arts | Criminal Justice (online)Master of Arts | Emergency Management and Homeland Security (online)Master of Science | Criminology and Criminal JusticeMaster Degree | Public Safety Leadership and AdministrationCertificate | Homeland Security (online)Post-Baccalaureate Certificate | Criminal Sentencing and Sentencing Advocacy (online)Post-Baccalaureate Certificate | Corrections Management (online)Post-Baccalaureate Certificate | Law Enforcement Administration (online)

Student Review: "One of my favorite aspects of the ASU Criminal Justice program was the personal experience, insight, and insider perspective that professors were able to provide. Many of my instructors actually held jobs as criminal defenders, social workers, or police officers and were able to bring those experiences into the classroom. Rather than giving the textbook, academic answers, these professors explained how scenarios actually play out, included ethical issues and the norms and cultural expectations surrounding them. I felt like this more adequately prepared me for entering the workforce with an idea of what to realistically expect. Professors who did not have this expertise often brought in guest speakers who DID possess experience in the field or incorporated projects that required students to get involved in their community and learn firsthand. This hands-on approach to education was incredibly beneficial in helping me make the best career decisions for me. In this mission to provide a realistic experience, ASU's Criminal Justice program never sacrificed academic rigor. Classes held high but reasonable expectations, and professors worked beyond what was necessary to make sure students learn and are able to incorporate the academic material into applied situations. All in all, I would highly recommend this program to anyone looking for a realistic understanding of what they will encounter in the course of their career."

— Student at Arizona State University

Student Review: "I had a great learning experience with Arizona State University's online courses. I took online courses previously at a few local community colleges and found them to be rather difficult to gain any value knowledge due to their poor structuring. Arizona State University's online classes had the structure that others were missing. Instead of just placing many different materials to read through, some message boards and tests, ASU designed the courses to be as close to the traditional classroom as possible in an online forum. I had access to campus hours to see my professors, I was assigned group projects, online meetings, discussion boards with specific meeting times, etc. I had great correspondence with the program directors about many different internships, workshops, colloquiums, etc. I feel that ASU has a great program to gain the in-depth knowledge needed to be successful in the real world."

— Lisa L., student at Arizona State University Online

Student Review: "Arizona State University Online was a surprisingly great choice for me. I was initially hesitant about taking online courses, but with both the online and offline resources available on campus, my hesitations were gone and I knew that this was the perfect and most convenient route for me. What I personally liked about ASU Online was the fact that I could review all of the lecture materials online and not have to worry about not taking adequate notes in a live classroom. The only possible downside with this program is that human interaction is not required, and I believe that a bit of interaction is needed to get the most out of a classroom."

— Brittany J., student at Arizona State University Online

Student Review: "If you plan to take online classes at Arizona State, please be sure to read the reviews for each class. In my personal experience, there are some easy classes but there are also seemingly impossible online classes. Stay away from online science and math classes, they are incredibly tough without a teacher giving you advice and helping you out. The Elvis and Beatles classes, however, are incredibly easy to ace and require very little extra studying. Arizona State's online setup is very convenient and easy to use. They give you all the tools to learn a subject but some subjects are better to learn in a class and not by yourself."

— Jacob S., student at Arizona State University Online

Student Review: "The criminal justice classes we extremely detailed and applied current events to the learning so that we were engaged and able to apply theories to our real lives. I liked that the program was entirely online, which allowed me the flexibility to work full time and finish my degree without delay. I really enjoyed the out of the box assignments related to researching different crimes and criminal organizations which allowed me to focus on my own areas of interest without sacrificing on my education. The professors were always on hand to answer any questions that we had and each class had an open forum for dialogue and feedback. I would recommend online education at ASU for anyone who is not able to dedicate their full time to their education but still wants to get ahead in life."

— Student at Arizona State University Online

Arizona State University-West (Phoenix)Bachelor of Science | Applied Computing: CybersecurityBachelor of Science | Criminology and Criminal Justice (online or on-campus)Bachelor of Science | Forensic Science

Cochise College (Douglas)Associate of Applied Science | Administration of JusticeAssociate of Arts | Administration of JusticeAssociate of Applied Science | Intelligence Operations StudiesAssociate of Applied Science | Intelligence Operations Studies (online or on-campus)

Eastern Arizona College (Thatcher)Associate of Applied Science | Administration of Justice (online or on-campus)Associate of Arts | Administration of JusticeAssociate of Applied Science | Bachelor of Applied Science TrackCertificate of Proficiency | Law Enforcement Office AssistantCertificate of Proficiency | Basic Peace Officer AcademyCertificate of Proficiency | Law Enforcement Technology

Mesa Community College (Mesa)Associate of Applied Science | Administration of Justice (online or on-campus)Associate of Applied Science | Judicial StudiesAssociate of Applied Science | Police ScienceCertificate of Completion | Emergency Management (online or on-campus)Certificate of Completion | Judicial Studies (online or on-campus)Certificate of Completion | Victimology (online or on-campus)Certificate of Completion | Forensic InvestigationCertificate of Completion | Legal StudiesCertificate of Completion | Police Science

Student Review: "Mesa Community College (MCC) is part of a group of community colleges found throughout Maricopa County. These colleges are all excellent in their own right but, having attended different ones for different classes, I found that MCC was truly excellent. As an EMT student, I was pleased that the classes were not huge, which made it much easier for my teachers to get to know me. My professors were also excellent, showing a great desire to teach and help out their students in any way possible. The campus is also smaller, meaning that it was very easy to navigate and I could move between classes very quickly. The EMT program at MCC is truly excellent and has been emulated by a number of other programs throughout the state. MCC is also a great school when it comes to general studies but for a much cheaper tuition. As for the campus itself, it was clean and, due to its location, had plenty of places to eat and relax readily available. Overall, my experience at MCC was excellent and I would definitely recommend it."

— Chris B., student at Mesa Community College

Mohave Community College (Kingman)Associate of Arts | Administration of Justice (online or on-campus)Certificate | Administration of Justice: Corrections Officer (online or on-campus)

Northern Arizona University (Flagstaff)Bachelor of Applied Science | Criminal Justice (online or on-campus)Bachelor of Applied Science | Law Enforcement Management (online or on-campus)Bachelor of Applied Science | Emergency Management (online or on-campus)Bachelor of Applied Science | Intelligence StudiesBachelor of Science | Criminology and Criminal JusticeBachelor Degree | Justice Administration (online or on-campus)Bachelor Degree | Justice Theory (online or on-campus)Master of Science | Applied Criminology: Communities and Justice EmphasisMaster of Science | Applied Criminology: Law, Policy, and Social Change EmphasisMaster of Science | Applied Criminology: Transnational Crime and Justice EmphasisMaster of Administration | Administration: Justice Studies Emphasis (online)Minor | Emergency Management (online)Minor | Homeland Security (online)Minor | Intelligence Studies (online)Minor | Justice Studies (online)Undergraduate Certificate | Certified Police Manager (online)Undergraduate Certificate | Emergency Management (online)Undergraduate Certificate | Intelligence-Led Policing (online)Undergraduate Certificate | Homeland Security (online)Post-Baccalaureate Certificate | Executive Police Leadership (online)

Student Review: "My experience in the Criminal Justice program at Northern Arizona University was absolutely fantastic. The professors were very current and up to date and provided enjoyable learning environments. We were able to take theories and apply them to real-life cases and also to movies. The professors were very professional and approachable and were always willing to help me understand the material in any way they could, be it through office hours or email. The knowledge I have gained in the Criminal Justice field will help me to start off strong with a career in this field and has molded me into a person suitable for professional, accurate, and excellent work."

— Meaghan M., student at Northern Arizona University

Ottawa University (Phoenix)Bachelor of Arts | Sociology: Social JusticeBachelor of Arts | Law EnforcementBachelor of Science | Public Safety (online)

Phoenix College (Phoenix)Associate of Applied Science | Administration of Justice (online or on-campus)Associate of Applied Science | Forensic TechnologyAssociate of Applied Science | Emergency Response and OperationsCertificate of Completion | Administration of Justice: FundamentalsCertificate of Completion | Administration of Justice: ComprehensiveCertificate of Completion | Crime Scene InvestigationCertificate of Completion | Crime Scene TechnologyCertificate of Completion | Crime and Accident Scene PhotographyCertificate of Completion | Evidence TechnologyCertificate of Completion | Fingerprint Classification and IdentificationCertificate of Completion | Emergency Communications and Deployment

Rio Salado College (Tempe)Associate of Applied Science | Administration of JusticeAssociate of Applied Science | Law Enforcement Technology (online)Associate of Applied Science | Military LeadershipAssociate of Applied Science | CorrectionsAssociate of Applied Science | Detention ServicesCertificate of Completion | Administration of JusticeCertificate of Completion | Law Enforcement TechnologyCertificate of Completion | Military Leadership

Student Review: "Rio Salado is almost entirely online, but some of the classes require you to go to a physical location to take your tests. The classes start on a rolling schedule, so you don't have to worry about missing enrollment. For example, if the class you wanted to take already started, there will most likely be another one starting in two weeks. One thing to note is that not every class works well online. All of my English classes were great and I learned a lot. But I also tried taking a Japanese class. I don't recommend taking language classes online. You miss out on a lot by not having interaction with your classmates and teacher, and when you don't have a teacher right there to help if you don't understand something, it's really hard to do your work. I had to drop out of the class because I was failing, but when I took it again in person, I got an A. So when you're looking at online classes, think carefully to decide if you'll really have a good experience online or not. Overall, this is a good way to get some classes taken care of on a flexible schedule."

— Ashley B., student at Rio Salado College

University of Arizona (Tucson)Bachelor of Applied Science | Administration Of Justice (online or on-campus)Bachelor of Applied Science | Intelligence Studies (online)Bachelor of Applied Science | Cyber Operations (online)Bachelor of Science | Criminal Justice StudiesBachelor of Arts | Global Studies: Human Rights, Justice & Social Movements EmphasisBachelor of Arts | Government & Public Service: Government, Law & Justice EmphasisBachelor of Arts | Government & Public Service: Intelligence & National Security EmphasisBachelor of Arts | Government & Public Service: International Security EmphasisMaster of Arts | International Security (online or on-campus)Master of Science | Cybersecurity (online)Post-Baccalaureate Certificate | International Security Studies (online or on-campus)

Student Review: "I graduated from the University of Arizona in 1998 having completed a Master's degree in Information Resources and Library Science. During the five years I was in the program, I saw it expand from having only a few evening classes (something that created real problems for someone working a full-time job 8-5 Monday through Friday) to a program with many more evening classes and online course opportunities. The department definitely responded to student needs and comments. I would rate the School of Library Science as an excellent preparation for a career. The university as a whole is generally responsive to student needs and has excellent facilities including amazing libraries. I loved going to school there!"

— Jamie T., student at the University of Arizona

Student Review: "The University of Arizona's Criminal Justice program was an overall positive experience for me. I learned so much during my internship with a program for non-violent drug offenders and several of the classes were led by professionals in the industry (previous/current police lieutenants, community organizers, etc) whereas other classes were graduate students leading online discussions and book reflections. All in all, I would say it was a good mix of both. The classes ranged in size from 10 student discussion groups to thousand person lecture halls and there was never a shortage of interesting classes to choose from or times they were offered. Overall, I think the program gave me a general understanding and exposure to issues that are affecting the system that I had not previously considered. It was also an effective way to learn about nonprofits and other community-oriented organizations in the area and how to get involved."

— Student at the University of Arizona

University of Arizona-South (Sierra Vista)Bachelor of Applied Science | Administration of Justice (online or on-campus)Bachelor of Applied Science | Cyber Operations (online or on-campus)Bachelor of Applied Science | Intelligence Studies (online or on-campus)Undergraduate Certificate | Cyber Operations (online or on-campus)Undergraduate Certificate | Cybersecurity (online or on-campus)

Yavapai College (Prescott)Associate of Applied Science | Administration of Justice (online or on-campus)Certificate | Criminal Justice and Security (online or on-campus)Certificate | Justice StudiesCertificate | Law Enforcement and Corrections (online or on-campus)

Schools with On-Campus Criminal Justice Programs Only

Arizona Western College (Yuma)Associate of Applied Science | Administration of Justice StudiesAssociate of Applied Science | Law Enforcement TrainingAssociate of Arts | Administration of Justice StudiesAssociate of Arts | Customs and Border Protection Homeland SecurityAssociate of Arts | Homeland SecurityCertificate | Computer SecurityCertificate | Law Enforcement Training Academy

Central Arizona College (Coolidge)Associate of Arts | Administration of JusticeAssociate of Applied Science | Administration of JusticeCertificate | Administration of Justice

Chandler-Gilbert Community College (Chandler)Associate of Applied Science | Administration of Justice Studies with Corrections StudiesAssociate of Applied Science | Administration of Justice Studies with Forensic ScienceAssociate of Applied Science | Administration of Justice Studies with Homeland SecurityAssociate of Applied Science | Administration of Justice Studies with Justice StudiesCertificate | CorrectionsCertificate | Forensic ScienceCertificate | Homeland SecurityCertificate | Justice StudiesCertificate | Law Enforcement Training Academy

Student Review: "The courses I took at Chandler/Gilbert Community College were online courses. While the school did not offer a wide variety of online courses compared to the other community colleges in the county, the instructors were excellent. The blackboard website through which I was suppose to have access to course material was also one of the best I have worked with. Announcements made by the instructor were easy to find, and one of the best features was that the program mapped out assignment due dates for all the test, quizzes, and homework for me. Overall, I am very satisfied with Chandler/Gilbert Community College and hope to register for classes the following fall."

— Mariela C., student at Chandler/Gilbert Community College

Coconino Community College (Flagstaff)Associate of Arts | Administration of JusticeAssociate of Applied Science | Administration of JusticeCertificate | Basic Detention AcademyCertificate | Forensics Investigations

Estrella Mountain Community College (Avondale)Associate of Applied Science | Administration of JusticeCertificate of Completion | Administration of JusticeCertificate of Completion | Evidence Technology

Paradise Valley Community College (Phoenix)Associate of Applied Science | Administration of JusticeAssociate of Applied Science | Emergency Response and OperationsCertificate of Completion | Emergency Management

Student Review: "Going to Paradise Valley Community College was an overall great experience for me. When I first enrolled at PVCC I was unsure as to what my major area of study was going to be, but soon chose Psychology as my major with the help of the wonderful Advising staff that is there. The campus is somewhat small, which pleased me because my classes were easy to find and the class size did not exceed 30 students so there was the opportunity for professor/student interaction. I also enjoyed the up-to-date computer lab and learning center which allowed for free personal tutoring in a wide array of subjects. Going to PVCC helped me to experience college life and prepared me for entering a University in the future."

— Shauuna C.

Pima Community College (Tucson)Associate of Applied Science | Administration of JusticeAssociate of Arts | Administration of Justice (transfer program)Associate of Applied Science | Law EnforcementCertificate | Crime Scene ManagementCertificate | Law Enforcement AcademyCertificate | Fraud ExaminationCertificate | Domestic Violence Intervention

Student Review: "Very easily accessible to Tucson citizens from Downtown to Oro Valley, with several different campuses across town, Pima Community College has a great faculty which made it stand out especially for me. I can recall many classes I took at Pima which were as informative, interesting and enriching to me as nearly any that I took at the prestigious University of Arizona. Only one or two out of dozens of instructors I encountered at Pima were less than competent. Rather, the teachers at Pima are by and large passionate for their course subject. Another positive aspect of PCC is the wonderful downtown campus. Although not the school's first, or even largest, campus, I found taking classes there to be very pleasant. There is a beautiful, expansive courtyard section in the middle of campus with fresh grass and shaded tables to do work or eat lunch at. The only criticism of Pima I have is that I found it difficult to deal with their employees who field telephone questions about courses and advising. I found that many times they either were rude and uncaring, or simply incompetent. Overall, though, as far as community colleges are concerned, Pima has got to be in the top tier."

— David D., student at Pima Community College

Scottsdale Community College (Scottsdale)Associate of Applied Science | Administration of Justice StudiesAssociate of Applied Science | Forensic Science: Crime LabAssociate of Applied Science | Police ScienceCertificate of Completion | Crime and Accident Scene PhotographyCertificate of Completion | Crime Scene InvestigationCertificate of Completion | Crime Scene TechnologyCertificate of Completion | Fingerprint Classification and IdentificationCertificate of Completion | Justice StudiesCertificate of Completion | Law EnforcementCertificate of Completion | Police Academy Preparation Level ICertificate of Completion | Police Science

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