Arizona Criminal Justice Degree Programs
(found 33 schools)

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

Overview

The Old West is full of tales of lawmen taking down the outlaws, and Arizona is home to one of the most famous. On October 26, 1881, Wyatt Earp, his brothers Morgan and Virgil, and Doc Holliday met Billy and Ike Clanton, Frank and Tom McLaury, and Billy Claiborne on Tombstone’s Fremont Street in a gunfight that lasted fewer than 30 seconds. The circumstances around the shootout are more complex than the movies tell it, but anyone interested can visit the city and check out the facts for themselves. If you’re ready to put your investigative skills to work in Arizona, You’ll find ample opportunity.

Criminal Justice Education in Arizona

You’ll find around 35 schools in Arizona with criminal justice programs. They range from certificates and associate degrees to bachelor’s and master’s programs. You’ll find them in local community and technical colleges as well as universities. Check with your school for help applying for national criminal justice scholarships like the ones offered by the American Criminal Justice Association.

Outlook for Criminal Justice in Arizona

If you're looking for a place with lots of employment opportunities in law enforcement, Arizona is a good bet. It ranks number two and three for detectives and correctional officers respectively. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics cites that pay runs close to $41,000 for correctional officers to the upper $50,000s for detectives and police officers, according to 2010 data.