Indiana Criminal Justice Degree Programs
(found 32 schools)

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

Overview

In the 1930s, one of Indiana’s native sons went on a crime spree across the Midwest, robbing banks and killing a sheriff and a police officer in the process. Enforcing the law remains a dangerous job. Indiana, along with other states, has a need for those willing and able to take up the challenge.

Criminal Justice Education in Indiana

With just over 55 schools with criminal justice programs in Indiana, students will find a healthy selection of specializations. Program types run the gamut from associate to PhD, although graduate programs are not as plentiful. The American Criminal Justice Association awards scholarships each year, and Indiana residents who are members of the Indiana Sheriffs Association or a dependent of a member may apply for the Indiana Sheriffs Association Scholarship.

Outlook for Criminal Justice in Indiana

Indiana offers both big cities and rural communities. Corrections officers, according to 2010 data collected by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, earn a mean annual wage of around $33,000. Police and detectives do better, earning a little over $46,000 and $57,000 respectively.