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Criminal Justice Doctorate Degrees

Every day we depend on the law enforcement and legal professionals in our town or city to keep order and uphold the laws that keep us all safe. Those that are able to achieve a doctorate in criminal justice are privileged to hold the highest educational rank for study in this field. Having a doctorate in criminal justice will enable you to achieve high level jobs in the field, including those of supervisor, manager, administrator or director. Although many choose to pursue this career in a traditional college setting, it is also possible for you to earn this education online, from schools like University of Phoenix and Kaplan University.

Although it takes many years to achieve the doctoral level of education, it will open up the most doors for you as you advance your career in the field of justice, security, or law enforcement. The highest paying jobs in these fields are usually related to research or administration, both of which a doctor is qualified to do. It is possible to learn more about the educational requirements for specific criminal justice field careers at our criminal justice career center page.

Those that are dedicated to pursuing criminal justice at this high level will be making a large investment of time and money in their education, but they will also have the most to gain, and will earn much more money that people will lesser degrees.



Top Criminal Justice Schools

      
  • Northcentral University

    Earn your degree online and boost your career at Northcentral University.

    Programs

    • Criminal Justice - PhD in Bus. Admin.
    • Criminal Justice - D.B.A.
    • Criminal Justice - MBA
    Location:
    Prescott Valley: 10000 E. University Drive, Prescott Valley AZ 86314
    Northcentral University
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  • Walden University

    Earn a respected bachelor's degree, master's degree, or Ph.D. online at Walden University.

    Programs

    • Ph.D. in Public Policy and Administration - Course-based - Criminal Justice
    • Ph.D. in Public Policy and Administration - Mixed-Model - Criminal Justice
    • Ph.D. in Human Services - Criminal Justice
    • More...

    Location: Online

    Walden University
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  • University of Phoenix

    At University of Phoenix, we believe everyone deserves access to higher education.

    Programs

    • M.S. in Administration of Justice and Security
    Location:
    Phoenix: , Phoenix AP
    University of Phoenix
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  • Kaplan University

    Advance your career with an online degree from Kaplan University.

    Programs

    • MS in Criminal Justice
    • MS in Criminal Justice - Law
    • MS in Criminal Justice - Global Issues in Criminal Justice
    • More...
    Location:
    Fort Lauderdale: 6301 Kaplan University Avenue, Fort Lauderdale FL 33309
    Kaplan University
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  • Everest University Online

    Manage your career and your life while earning your degree online.

    Programs

    • Criminal Justice (Master's)
    Location:
    Santa Ana: , Santa Ana CA
    Everest University Online
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  • Virginia College

    Set your career in motion at Virginia College.

    Programs

    • MS - Criminal Justice
    Location:
    Birmingham: 300 River Hills Business Park, Birmingham AL 35242
    Virginia College
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  • Colorado Technical University Online

    Earn your degree online in as little as 15 months. Contact Colorado Tech Online today. Learn more today.

    Programs

    • Master of Science in Criminal Justice
    Location:
    Colorado Springs: 4435 North Chestnut Street, Colorado Springs CO 80907
    Colorado Technical University Online
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  • Keiser University Graduate School

    Keiser University offers degrees in fields that are in high demand and provides job placement assistance to all its students and alumni.

    Programs

    • Criminal Justice, MA (Online)
    Location:
    Fort Lauderdale: 1500 W. Commercial Blvd., Fort Lauderdale FL 33309
    Keiser University Graduate School
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  • Kaplan University International

    Programs

    • MSCJ - Global Issues in Criminal Justice
    • MS in Criminal Justice
    • MSCJ - Policing
    • More...
    Location:
    Fort Lauderdale: 6301 Kaplan University Avenue, Fort Lauderdale FL 33309
    Kaplan University International
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  • Grand Canyon University

    Grand Canyon University is currently offering programs through our Online Campus in our College of Education, Ken Blanchard College of Business, College of Nursing & Health Sciences, College of Liberal Arts, and College of Entrepreneurship.

    Programs

    • M.S. in Criminal Justice: Law Enforcement
    • M.S. in Criminal Justice: Legal Studies
    Location:
    Phoenix: 3300 W Camelback Road, Phoenix AZ 85017
    Little Rock: 3300 W Camelback Road, Little Rock AR 72201
    Grand Canyon University
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