Maryland Criminal Justice Degree Programs
(found 28 schools)
Median Hourly Wage of Maryland Police Officers: $26.921
Median Annual Salary of Maryland Police Officers: $55,9901
Median Hourly Wage of Maryland Corrections Officers: $21.101
Median Annual Salary of Maryland Corrections Officers: $43,8901
State Agency: Maryland Department of Public Safety and Correctional Services
Listed below are all of the accredited schools in Maryland that offer Criminal Justice programs.
Overview
Maryland has been at the center of American history since the colonial days. The first rallying cry for revolution was heard in the state’s Hungerford’s Tavern. Annapolis has been home to the United States Naval Academy since 1845 and was briefly the nation’s capital. During the War of 1812, Fort McHenry in Baltimore Harbor was bombed by the British, inspiring Francis Scott Key to write "The Star Spangled Banner." Today in Maryland, dedicated law enforcement officers are badly needed.
Criminal Justice Education in Maryland
Although Maryland has fewer than 30 schools with criminal justice programs, students will find a wide array of specializations from cybercrime to homeland security. Several master’s programs are also available. Scholarship opportunities range from those offered by the American Criminal Justice Association to the Martin Luther King, Jr. Scholarship.
Outlook for Criminal Justice in Maryland
The larger cities in Maryland are good places to look for employment. Maryland is ranked as one of the top 15 most dangerous states. Detectives earn more than in most other states at nearly $78,000 a year. Police make around $56,500 and corrections officers earn over $45,000.
Maryland Criminal Justice Schools
DeVry University
Kaplan UniversityAnne Arundel Community College (Arnold, MD)Programs Offered:
Associate of Applied Science - Forensic Studies, Associate of Applied Science - Homeland Security Management, Associate of Applied Science - Juvenile Justice, Associate of Applied Science - Law Enforcement & Criminal Justice - Police Academy, Associate of Applied Science - Law Enforcement & Criminal Justice - Social Justice, Associate of Applied Science - Law Enforcement & Criminal Justice, Associate of Applied Science - Paralegal Studies: Business, Associate of Applied Science - Paralegal Studies: General Practice, Associate of Applied Science - Paralegal Studies: Litigation, Associate of Applied Sciences - Cybercrime, Certificate - Cybercrime, Certificate - Intelligence Analytics, Certificate - Juvenile Justice, Certificate - Law Enforcement & Criminal Justice - Police, Certificate - Law Enforcement & Criminal Justice, Certificate - Nurse Paralegal, Certificate - Paralegal Studies: Business, Certificate - Paralegal Studies: General Practice, Certificate - Paralegal Studies: Litigation, Certificate - Paralegal Studies: Nurse Paralegal, Letter of Recognition - Law Enforcement & Criminal Justice - Investigator, Letter of Recognition - Law Enforcement & Criminal Justice - Law Enforcement Evidence Technician
Baltimore City Community College (Baltimore, MD)Programs Offered:
Associate of Applied Science - Legal Assistant: Business, Associate of Applied Science - Legal Assistant: General Law, Associate of Applied Science - Legal Assistant: Litigation, Bachelor of Science - Law Enforcement and Corrections, Certificate - Law Enforcement and Corrections, Certificate - Legal Assistant
Carroll Community College (Westminster, MD)Programs Offered:
Associate of Applied Science - Law Enforcement, Associate of Arts - Criminal Justice, Associate of Arts - Forensic Studies
Cecil College (North East, MD)Programs Offered:
Associate of Applied Science - Law Enforcement and Corrections Technology, Certificate - Law Enforcement and Corrections Technology
Chesapeake College (Wye Mills, MD)Programs Offered:
Associate of Applied Science - Criminal Justice - Corrections, Associate of Applied Science - Criminal Justice - Crime Scene Technician, Associate of Applied Science - Criminal Justice - Law Enforcement, Associate of Applied Science - Paralegal Studies, Certificate - Criminal Justice - Corrections, Certificate - Criminal Justice - Crime Scene Technician, Certificate - Criminal Justice - Law Enforcement, Certificate - Criminal Justice - Natural Resources Police, Certificate - Paralegal Studies
College of Southern Maryland (La Plata, MD)Programs Offered:
Associate in Applied Science - Paralegal Studies, Associate of Applied Science - Criminal Justice, Associate of Applied Science - Homeland Security, Associate of Arts - Criminal Justice, Associate of Arts - Forensic Science, Certificate - Criminal Justice, Certificate - Security Management
Frederick Community College (Frederick, MD)Programs Offered:
Associate of Applied Science - Paralegal Studies, Associate of Arts - Criminal Justice, Certificate - Paralegal Studies
Frostburg State University (Frostburg, MD)Programs Offered:
Bachelor Degree - Law and Society - Criminal Justice, Bachelor of Technical and Professional Studies - Criminal Justice
Garrett College (McHenry, MD)Programs Offered:
Associate of Applied Science - Juvenile Justice, Certificate - Juvenile Justice
Hagerstown Community College (Hagerstown, MD)Programs Offered:
Associate of Applied Science - Administration of Justice, Associate of Applied Science - Information Systems Technology: Computer Forensics, Associate of Arts - Paralegal Studies, Certificate - Correctional Services, Certificate - Paralegal Studies, Certificate - Police Services
Harford Community College (Bel Air, MD)Programs Offered:
Associate of Applied Science - Paralegal Studies - Legal Studies, Associate of Applied Sciences - Criminal Justice - Option in Legal Studies, Associate of Arts - Criminal Justice, Certificate - Paralegal Studies
Kaplan College (Hagerstown, MD)Programs Offered:
Associate of Applied Science - Computer Forensics, Associate of Applied Science - Criminal Justice
Kaplan University (Hagerstown, MD)Programs Offered:
Advanced Start Bachelor of Science - Corrections (online), BSBA - Criminal Justice (online), MS - Fire and Emergency Services (online)
Montgomery College (Rockville, MD)Programs Offered:
Associate of Applied Science - Criminal Justice, Associate of Applied Science - Paralegal Studies, Certificate - Paralegal Studies
Mount St. Mary's University (Emmitsburg, MD)Programs Offered:
Bachelor of Arts - Accelerated Criminal Justice, Bachelor of Arts - Criminal Justice, Bachelor of Arts - Dual Sociology/Criminal Justice
Prince George's Community College (Largo, MD)Programs Offered:
Associate of Applied Science - Paralegal/Legal Assistant, Bachelor of Arts - Criminal Justice, Bachelor of Science - Forensics, Certificate - Paralegal/Legal Assistant
Stevenson University (Stevenson, MD)Programs Offered:
Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice, Bachelor of Science - Paralegal Studies: Accelerated, Bachelor of Science - Paralegal Studies, Master of Science - Forensics
University of Baltimore (Baltimore, MD)Programs Offered:
Bachelor of Arts - Community Studies, Bachelor of Arts - Government and Public Policy, Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice, Bachelor of Science - Forensic Studies, Master of Science - Criminal Justice
University of Maryland-University College (Adelphi, MD)Programs Offered:
Bachelor Degree - Criminal Justice (online), Bachelor Degree - Forensics (online), Bachelor Degree - Homeland Security (online), Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice (online), Bachelor of Science - Homeland Security, Bachelor of Science - Investigative Forensics, Bachelor of Science - Legal Studies, Certificate - Corrections (online), Certificate - Criminal Justice Management, Certificate - Criminal Justice (online), Certificate - Homeland Security Management, Certificate - Homeland Security (online), Certificate - Paralegal Studies, Certificate - Paralegal Studies (online), Master of Science in Information Technology - Homeland Security Management, Master of Science in Management - Criminal Justice Management, Master of Science in Management - Homeland Security Management, Master of Science in Technology Management - Homeland Security Management, Masters Degree - Criminal Justice (online), Masters Degree - Homeland Security (online)
University of Phoenix (Columbia, MD / Greenbelt, MD / Rockville, MD / Timonium, MD)Programs Offered:
AA - Criminal Justice (online), BS - Criminal Justice Admin/Inst Healthcare (online), BS - Criminal Justice Admin/Management (online), BS - Criminal Justice Administration (online), BS - Organizational Security Management (online), MS - Administration of Justice and Security (online)
