Kentucky Criminal Justice Degree Programs
(found 31 schools)

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

Overview

Kentucky in the early 19th century was a rough land at the edge of the frontier. Before law and order took hold in the territory, outlaws and pirates found a safe haven in its hills. Today, Kentucky is kept safe with qualified law enforcement officers on the job.

Criminal Justice Education in Kentucky

If you want to study criminal justice in Kentucky, you’ll be able to choose from nearly 40 schools. Programs range from certificates to master’s programs, and you’ll be able to pick from a wide selection of specializations. Scholarships for criminal justice are plentiful and include many offered nationally like the ones awarded by the American Criminal Justice Association and the Lint Center of National Security Studies, Inc.

Outlook for Criminal Justice in Kentucky

Pay for law enforcement in Kentucky varies depending on what type of work you do. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, detectives earn in the low $60,000s, but police officers make around $38,000. If you plan to go into corrections, you can expect to earn a little under $29,000, according to 2010 data.