Online Master of Science in Criminal Justice


State and city governments are the largest employers of criminal justice professionals, but with an online master's degree, graduates can pursue jobs at private sector security organizations as well. Special government agencies, such as homeland security, intelligence, and investigation, are other exciting fields in which criminal justice master's degree graduates can pursue careers.The following are examples of online courses in criminal justice:
  • Legislation and law enforcement
  • Local and national security
  • Criminal investigation
Taking distance learning courses in a criminal justice master's degree program can pay off immediately, too. The US bureau of Labor Statistics states that many state and government agencies pay higher salaries to graduates of criminal justice degree programs.


Top Programs

University of Phoenix
University of Phoenix

With convenient class locations as well as online learning, University of Phoenix makes quality higher education highly accessible. Whether you're seeking an associate's, bachelor's, master's or doctoral degree, we can help you reach your goal while you work-and much sooner than you might expect.
In fact, University of Phoenix has helped thousands of students achieve the higher education they need to achieve higher success. We can help you too.

Capella University
Capella University


Capella University provides working adults the opportunity to earn online degrees in the fields of business management, health care, higher education, human resources, information technology, mental health, K-12 education, public safety and public administration, social work, and public service leadership. An accredited university, Capella delivers a challenging education to more than 30,000 students. Learn more about our undergraduate and graduate programs by talking to one of our enrollment counselors at 1.888.227.3552.



Other Online Programs

UMUC
UMUC

University of Maryland University College is a global leader in adult education, providing degree and certificate programs designed for advancement. Choose from more than 100 career-relevant programs offered completely online.

Utica College
Utica College

Economic crime is on the rise, and costs an estimated 20 billion dollars a year. It affects all industries, including banking, cellular, credit card, securities and insurance. The need for trained experts to combat this growing crime wave has never been greater. Utica College, a world leader in economic crime prevention education, offers regionally accredited online Bachelor's and Master's degree programs in economic crime prevention. All classes are taught by industry-renowned experts in economic crime investigation, anti-fraud and computer crime control. Tuition discounts are available for United States military, federal government employees and United States and Canadian law enforcement personnel.

Lewis University
Lewis University

Located 30 minutes southwest of Chicago, Lewis University is a comprehensive, Catholic university where the traditions of liberal learning and preparation for professional life give the university its educational identity and mission focus. Lewis provides 70 undergraduate majors and programs of study, 20 graduate programs, and accelerated programs for working adults.

Anna Maria College
Anna Maria College

Start your career with an education from Anna Maria College. We are a private, not-for-profit, regionally accredited university that offers online degree programs as an alternative to our traditional campus courses. The convenient online format allows a diverse student body to take advantage of Anna Maria College???s dedication to an accessible, high-quality liberal arts education. Classes are taught by members of our exceptional faculty. The online environment offers frequent opportunities for discussion and debate, reflecting the close-knit nature of our campus community.

Northcentral University
Northcentral University

Earn your degree online and boost your career at Northcentral University. We offer online doctoral, master's, and bachelor's degree programs in education, behavioral and health sciences, and business. With completely online classes and no residency requirements, our degree programs are designed to meet the needs of a diverse population of adult learners who want to learn on their own schedule, at any time from anywhere.

George Washington University
George Washington University

Following George Washington's vision of an institution that would prepare leaders for the nation's future, GW offers advanced study in challenging, often multidisciplinary, programs that help you realize your full potential. A truly international university, with students from all 50 states and 130 countries, GW offers you the resources of nine graduate and professional schools. In addition, you will benefit from our associations with business, industry, government and nonprofit organizations, including such renowned institutions as the Library of Congress, National Science Foundation, Smithsonian Institution, Folger Shakespeare Library, National Aeronautics and Space Administrations, World Bank and National Institutes of Health.