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Criminal Justice Master's Degrees

Are you interested in advancing your knowledge of the justice system and becoming a more important part of the security, legal, or law enforcement organization that you already work for? Earning a master’s degree in criminal justice will make it possible for you to achieve a higher level of respect and a better salary in one of many positions in the field of private and public security, private investigation, event management, corrections and parolee services. Although there are many traditional programs that will allow you to earn a master’s degree in criminal justice, it is also possible to gain the training that you need online, from schools like The University of Phoenix or Boston University.

Typically, most people are interested in pursuing their criminal studies at the graduate level because they feel that they would like to take the next step toward being placed in an administrative or managerial position at their current organization. You can research the additional educational requirements necessary for a career in criminal justice at our career center page.

Those that are able to commit at least two years to an advanced degree program will be able to build a much more competitive resume that their counterparts which only hold bachelor’s or lesser degrees. They will be eligible for positions at better organizations, and on average, they will earn thousands more dollars a year than other candidates.



Top Criminal Justice Schools

      
  • 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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  • Northcentral University

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

    Programs

    • Criminal Justice - MBA
    Location:
    Prescott Valley: 10000 E. University Drive, Prescott Valley AZ 86314
    Northcentral University
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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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  • 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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  • Walden University

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

    Programs

    • M.S.in Criminal Justice - Self-Designed
    • M.S.in Criminal Justice - General
    • Master of Public Administration - Criminal Justice
    • More...

    Location: Online

    Walden University
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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:
    Little Rock: 3300 W Camelback Road, Little Rock AR 72201
    Phoenix: 3300 W Camelback Road, Phoenix AZ 85017
    Grand Canyon University
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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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