Listed below are all of the accredited schools in Nebraska that offer Criminal Justice programs.
Overview
Nebraska has a population of approximately 1.8 million people, many of whom live in rural areas. Accordingly, farming and ranching are two of the biggest industries in Nebraska, which is also called the "Cornhusker State" or the "Beef State." The State’s urban residents tend to cluster in Omaha, the state’s largest city, and Lincoln, its capital.
Criminal Justice Education in Nebraska
The Nebraska State Grants, the EducationQuest’s "Reaching Your Potential" Scholarship and the Lincoln Community Foundation are financial assistance programs intended specifically for students in Nebraska. Many of Nebraska’s universities and colleges offer school-specific scholarships, which may help fund your criminal justice education.
Outlook for Criminal Justice in Nebraska
Criminal justice majors tend to pursue careers either in protective services or legal aid. Overall, the mean annual income for those in protective services in Nebraska is $36,760. Police officers make approximately $44,430 per year, while detectives and investigators make approximately $58,980. Legal assistants, another popular choice among criminal justice majors, earn a mean annual salary of $39,310 in Nebraska.
