Nevada Criminal Justice Degree Programs
(found 13 schools)

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

Overview

Nevada has a population of approximately 2.7 million people. Although this state’s best-known city is undoubtedly the legendary Las Vegas, the state capital is Carson City. Nevada’s economy has grown relatively steadily over the past few years and the past year in particular has seen a healthy rebound, which will likely mean more criminal justice jobs in the future. Recreation and activities include golfing, hiking in the state’s national parks and the exciting nightlife of Las Vegas.

Criminal Justice Education in Nevada

The Governor Guinn Millennium Scholarship program is one financial aid option for Nevada students; however, your best bet for funding is to look to the Nevada state post-secondary schools.

Outlook for Criminal Justice in Nevada

If you get a criminal justice degree, you will be well-suited for a variety of careers in both protective services and legal aid. Police and sheriff’s patrol officers in Nevada can expect to make $64,460, while detectives and criminal investigators usually make about $70,310, considerably more than the national average. The mean annual income for all protective services occupations is $40,710. Legal assistants and paralegals in Nevada earn a mean annual salary of $50,720.