Gain a solid foundation in the American justice system, criminal law and social science when you earn your associate degree in criminal justice online from Southern New Hampshire University.
Criminal Justice Associate Degree Benefits:
- Median annual salary of $49,610 for correctional officers and bailiffs1
- Flexible term starts – six 8-week terms per year
- 24/7 online accessibility - attend class when and where it's convenient
- One of the lowest online tuition rates in the nation
- Transfer up to 45 credits toward an associate degree
Courses May Include:
Introduction to Criminal Justice, Research Methods for Criminal Justice and Cultural Awareness in Criminal Justice. Request degree information now.
Law enforcement positions may involve additional training and eligibility requirements.
Understanding the numbers
When reviewing job growth and salary information, it’s important to remember that actual numbers can vary due to many different factors — like years of experience in the role, industry of employment, geographic location, worker skill and economic conditions. Cited projections are based on Bureau of Labor Statistics data, not on SNHU graduate outcomes, and do not guarantee actual salary or job growth.
1Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor, Occupational Outlook Handbook, on the Internet at https://www.bls.gov/ooh/protective-service/correctional-officers.htm (viewed online Nov. 17, 2023). Cited projections may not reflect local and/or short-term economic or job conditions and do not guarantee actual job growth.