Washington Criminal Justice Degree Programs
(found 33 schools)

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

Overview

The capital of Washington state may be Olympia, but the best-known city is undoubtedly Seattle. Washington is home to approximately 6.6 million people. From the Westport Maritime Museum to Ford Casey State Park, Washington offers a range of attractions. Fans of the outdoors will be interested in taking a scenic trip down the Okanogan Trails Scenic Byway, an old Native American caribou trail, while urban types will flock to Seattle’s many coffee shops, restaurants and cultural attractions.

Criminal Justice Education in Washington

If you’re interested in pursuing a criminal justice degree in Washington State, the following sources of financial aid will be of use to you: The Washington State Scholarship Foundation, the Washington Scholars Program and the Seattle Jaycees Program.

Outlook for Criminal Justice in Washington

Police and sheriff's patrol officers earn about $65,620, while detectives and criminal investigators earn $83,330, higher than the national average. Legal assistants earn a mean annual salary of $36,990, according to 2010 data collected by the Bureau of Labor Statistics.