Hawaii Criminal Justice Degree Programs
(found 10 schools)




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

Overview

Hawaii does not nor has it ever had a state police force. The idea was once proposed, but failed to get legislative support. Even so, with a higher than average crime rate, there is always a need for qualified law enforcement officers.

Criminal Justice Education in Hawaii

Hawaii has just under 10 schools with criminal justice programs. You’ll find a small selection of specializations like criminology, paralegal, and criminal justice administration. And if you’re looking for a PhD program, you’ll need to head to the mainland. Check with your school for ways to apply for national scholarships offered through the American Criminal Justice Association.

Outlook for Criminal Justice in Hawaii

With a crime rate higher than the national average, Hawaii keeps its law enforcement officers on their toes. How well it pays them depends on their job, with detectives seeing the largest increase of pay according to 2010 data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. Corrections officers earn a mean annual wage of just over $47,000. Police officers make around $54,000 and detectives make more, earning over $80,500.

Hawaii Criminal Justice Schools

Argosy University (Honolulu, HI)
Programs Offered:
Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice (online), MA - Forensic Psychology - Assessment (online), MA - Forensic Psychology - Homeland Security (online), MA - Forensic Psychology - Law Enforcement (online), MA - Forensic Psychology - Treatment (online), MA - Forensic Psychology (online), MPA - Emergency Preparedness and Response (online), MPA - Homeland Security (online), Psychology - Criminal Justice concentration (BA) (online)
Chaminade University of Honolulu (Honolulu, HI)
Programs Offered:
Bachelor of Science - Criminology and Criminal Justice, Bachelor of Science - Forensics, Master of Science - Criminal Justice Administration, Master of Science - Forensics
Hawaii Community College (Hilo, HI)
Programs Offered:
Associate in Science - Administration of Justice
Hawaii Pacific University (Honolulu, HI)
Programs Offered:
Bachelor of Arts - Justice Administration
Honolulu Community College (Honolulu, HI)
Programs Offered:
Associate in Applied Science - Administration of Justice
Kapiolani Community College (Honolulu, HI)
Programs Offered:
Associate of Science - Paralegal, Certificate - Legal Secretary
Maui Community College (Kahului, HI)
Programs Offered:
Associate of Applied Science - Administration of Justice, Certificate - Administration of Justice
Remington College (Honolulu, HI)
Programs Offered:
Associate Degree - Criminal Justice (online), Bachelor Degree - Criminal Justice (online)
University of Hawaii at Hilo (Hilo, HI)
Programs Offered:
Bachelor of Arts - Administration of Justice
University of Phoenix (Honolulu, HI / Kapolei, HI / Mililani, HI)
Programs Offered:
AA - Criminal Justice (online), BS - Criminal Justice Administration - Human Services (online), BS - Criminal Justice Administration - Management (online), BS - Criminal Justice Administration (online), BS - Organizational Security Management (online), MS - Administration of Justice and Security (online)