Alaska Criminal Justice Degree Programs
(found 3 schools)


Median Hourly Wage of Alaska Police Officers: $28.641
Median Annual Salary of Alaska Police Officers: $59,5801
Median Hourly Wage of Alaska Corrections Officers: $23.141
Median Annual Salary of Alaska Corrections Officers: $48,1301
State Agency: Alaska Department of Law (Division of Criminal Justice)



Listed below are all of the accredited schools in Alaska that offer Criminal Justice programs.

Overview

Alaska is the most sparsely populated state in the country. It has just over one person per square mile. Nevertheless, the state also ranks among the top 15 most dangerous states with a crime rate higher than the national average. As a criminal justice major, you’ll find plenty of opportunity to work in law enforcement in America’s last frontier.

Criminal Justice Education in Alaska

Students of criminal justice can choose from nearly five schools in Alaska. Associate and bachelor’s degrees are available. Check with your school for scholarship information as several organizations offer financial assistance to criminal justice students. The American Criminal Justice Association has a national scholarship program.

Outlook for Criminal Justice in Alaska

If you’re looking for good-paying criminal justice jobs, Alaska may be a the place to start. Police officers and detectives can expect to earn a mean annual wage of between $61,000 and $74,000. Corrections officers will find more jobs - their mean annual wage is just over $49,000.

Alaska Criminal Justice Schools

Charter College (Anchorage, AK)
Programs Offered:
Associate of Applied Science - Criminal Justice, Associate of Applied Science - Paralegal Studies, Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice, Certificate - Legal Assistant, Certificate - Paralegal Studies
University of Alaska-Anchorage (Anchorage, AK)
Programs Offered:
Bachelor of Science - Justice, Certificate - Paralegal Studies
University of Alaska-Fairbanks (Fairbanks, AK)
Programs Offered:
Associate of Applied Science - Paralegal Studies, Bachelor of Science - Justice
1. Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, 2009