Online Master's in Criminal Justice/Safety Studies
86 colleges offer an online master's in Criminal Justice/Safety Studies. Of completions at these colleges, 4% are delivered online (exclusively or hybrid).
86
Colleges Offering
58
Fully Online Completions
28
Hybrid Completions
4%
Online Delivery Share
of completions at colleges with online presence
Colleges Offering This Online
Showing 86 of 86 colleges
| Control | Compare | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Albany State University Albany | GA | PUBLIC | 1 | 0 | 6,768 | |
| American Public University System Charles Town | WV | PRIVATE_FOR_PROFIT | 1 | 0 | 50,715 | |
| Angelo State University San Angelo | TX | PUBLIC | 1 | 0 | 11,542 | |
| Ashford University San Diego | CA | PRIVATE_FOR_PROFIT | 1 | 0 | 28,004 | |
| Austin Peay State University Clarksville | TN | PUBLIC | 1 | 0 | 10,439 | |
| California State University-San Bernardino San Bernardino | CA | PUBLIC | 1 | 0 | 18,492 | |
| Capella University Minneapolis | MN | PRIVATE_FOR_PROFIT | 1 | 0 | 47,761 | |
| Claflin University Orangeburg | SC | PRIVATE_NONPROFIT | 1 | 0 | 1,852 | |
| Colorado Technical University-Colorado Springs Colorado Springs | CO | PRIVATE_FOR_PROFIT | 1 | 0 | 31,830 | |
| Columbia College Columbia | SC | PRIVATE_NONPROFIT | 1 | 0 | 1,725 | |
| Delta State University Cleveland | MS | PUBLIC | 1 | 0 | 2,654 | |
| Excelsior University Albany | NY | PRIVATE_NONPROFIT | 1 | 0 | 12,941 | |
| Fairmont State University Fairmont | WV | PUBLIC | 1 | 0 | 3,305 | |
| Fayetteville State University Fayetteville | NC | PUBLIC | 1 | 0 | 7,107 | |
| Fitchburg State University Fitchburg | MA | PUBLIC | 1 | 0 | 5,892 | |
| Florida Gulf Coast University Fort Myers | FL | PUBLIC | 1 | 0 | 16,612 | |
| Florida International University Miami | FL | PUBLIC | 1 | 0 | 54,723 | |
| Georgian Court University Lakewood | NJ | PRIVATE_NONPROFIT | 1 | 0 | 2,013 | |
| Grambling State University Grambling | LA | PUBLIC | 1 | 0 | 5,150 | |
| Grand Canyon University Phoenix | AZ | PRIVATE_FOR_PROFIT | 1 | 0 | 113,257 | |
| Jacksonville State University Jacksonville | AL | PUBLIC | 1 | 0 | 9,955 | |
| Kent State University at Kent Kent | OH | PUBLIC | 1 | 0 | 26,374 | |
| Keystone College La Plume | PA | PRIVATE_NONPROFIT | 1 | 0 | 952 | |
| Lenoir-Rhyne University Hickory | NC | PRIVATE_NONPROFIT | 1 | 0 | 2,256 | |
| Lewis University Romeoville | IL | PRIVATE_NONPROFIT | 1 | 0 | 7,011 | |
| Liberty University Lynchburg | VA | PRIVATE_NONPROFIT | 1 | 0 | 104,327 | |
| Marian University Fond Du Lac | WI | PRIVATE_NONPROFIT | 1 | 0 | 1,246 | |
| Marian University Fond Du Lac | WI | PRIVATE_NONPROFIT | 1 | 0 | 1,246 | |
| McNeese State University Lake Charles | LA | PUBLIC | 1 | 0 | 6,241 | |
| Midwestern State University Wichita Falls | TX | PUBLIC | 1 | 0 | 5,324 | |
| Minnesota State University Moorhead Moorhead | MN | PUBLIC | 1 | 0 | 4,386 | |
| Missouri Baptist University Saint Louis | MO | PRIVATE_NONPROFIT | 1 | 0 | 5,699 | |
| New Mexico State University-Main Campus Las Cruces | NM | PUBLIC | 1 | 0 | 15,408 | |
| Nova Southeastern University Fort Lauderdale | FL | PRIVATE_NONPROFIT | 1 | 0 | 20,910 | |
| Saint Cloud State University Saint Cloud | MN | PUBLIC | 1 | 0 | 10,732 | |
| Saint Leo University Saint Leo | FL | PRIVATE_NONPROFIT | 1 | 0 | 9,692 | |
| Salem University Salem | WV | PRIVATE_FOR_PROFIT | 1 | 0 | 1,083 | |
| Simpson College Indianola | IA | PRIVATE_NONPROFIT | 1 | 0 | 1,251 | |
| Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania Slippery Rock | PA | PUBLIC | 1 | 0 | 8,376 | |
| Southeast Missouri State University Cape Girardeau | MO | PUBLIC | 1 | 0 | 9,501 | |
| Southern Illinois University Edwardsville Edwardsville | IL | PUBLIC | 1 | 0 | 11,893 | |
| St. Thomas University Miami Gardens | FL | PRIVATE_NONPROFIT | 1 | 0 | 7,652 | |
| Sul Ross State University Alpine | TX | PUBLIC | 1 | 0 | 2,384 | |
| Tarleton State University Stephenville | TX | PUBLIC | 1 | 0 | 17,433 | |
| Texas Christian University Fort Worth | TX | PRIVATE_NONPROFIT | 1 | 0 | 12,938 | |
| The University of Texas at Tyler Tyler | TX | PUBLIC | 1 | 0 | 10,362 | |
| Trine University-Regional/Non-Traditional Campuses Angola | IN | PRIVATE_NONPROFIT | 1 | 0 | 9,868 | |
| Trine University-Regional/Non-Traditional Campuses Angola | IN | PRIVATE_NONPROFIT | 1 | 0 | 9,868 | |
| University of Central Florida Orlando | FL | PUBLIC | 1 | 0 | 69,713 | |
| University of Cincinnati-Main Campus Cincinnati | OH | PUBLIC | 1 | 0 | 45,026 | |
| University of Houston-Downtown Houston | TX | PUBLIC | 1 | 0 | 13,730 | |
| University of Louisiana at Monroe Monroe | LA | PUBLIC | 1 | 0 | 8,601 | |
| University of Southern California Los Angeles | CA | PRIVATE_NONPROFIT | 1 | 0 | 46,566 | |
| University of Southern Mississippi Hattiesburg | MS | PUBLIC | 1 | 0 | 13,170 | |
| University of Wisconsin-Platteville Platteville | WI | PUBLIC | 1 | 0 | 6,389 | |
| Wayne State University Detroit | MI | PUBLIC | 1 | 0 | 23,803 | |
| Weber State University Ogden | UT | PUBLIC | 1 | 0 | 32,701 | |
| Wichita State University Wichita | KS | PUBLIC | 1 | 0 | 16,689 | |
| Albertus Magnus College New Haven | CT | PRIVATE_NONPROFIT | 0 | 1 | 1,239 | |
| Auburn University at Montgomery Montgomery | AL | PUBLIC | 0 | 1 | 5,217 | |
| Boston University Boston | MA | PRIVATE_NONPROFIT | 0 | 1 | 37,737 | |
| California State University-Long Beach Long Beach | CA | PUBLIC | 0 | 1 | 42,003 | |
| Charleston Southern University Charleston | SC | PRIVATE_NONPROFIT | 0 | 1 | 3,832 | |
| Corban University Salem | OR | PRIVATE_NONPROFIT | 0 | 1 | 1,029 | |
| Dallas Baptist University Dallas | TX | PRIVATE_NONPROFIT | 0 | 1 | 4,124 | |
| DeSales University Center Valley | PA | PRIVATE_NONPROFIT | 0 | 1 | 2,972 | |
| Eastern Kentucky University Richmond | KY | PUBLIC | 0 | 1 | 15,673 | |
| Florida State University Tallahassee | FL | PUBLIC | 0 | 1 | 43,889 | |
| Guilford College Greensboro | NC | PRIVATE_NONPROFIT | 0 | 1 | 1,180 | |
| Holy Family University Philadelphia | PA | PRIVATE_NONPROFIT | 0 | 1 | 3,225 | |
| Marshall University Huntington | WV | PUBLIC | 0 | 1 | 11,958 | |
| Northeastern University Boston | MA | PRIVATE_NONPROFIT | 0 | 1 | 32,553 | |
| Northeastern University Professional Programs Boston | MA | PRIVATE_NONPROFIT | 0 | 1 | 7,411 | |
| Portland State University Portland | OR | PUBLIC | 0 | 1 | 19,951 | |
| Rowan University Glassboro | NJ | PUBLIC | 0 | 1 | 21,026 | |
| Sam Houston State University Huntsville | TX | PUBLIC | 0 | 1 | 21,039 | |
| Southern University and A & M College Baton Rouge | LA | PUBLIC | 0 | 1 | 8,279 | |
| Southern University at New Orleans New Orleans | LA | PUBLIC | 0 | 1 | 2,468 | |
| University of Arkansas at Little Rock Little Rock | AR | PUBLIC | 0 | 1 | 8,216 | |
| University of Bridgeport Bridgeport | CT | PRIVATE_NONPROFIT | 0 | 1 | 3,838 | |
| University of Nebraska at Omaha Omaha | NE | PUBLIC | 0 | 1 | 14,972 | |
| University of Nevada-Las Vegas Las Vegas | NV | PUBLIC | 0 | 1 | 32,911 | |
| University of West Florida Pensacola | FL | PUBLIC | 0 | 1 | 14,822 | |
| Webster University Saint Louis | MO | PRIVATE_NONPROFIT | 0 | 1 | 8,260 | |
| Westfield State University Westfield | MA | PUBLIC | 0 | 1 | 4,588 | |
| Xavier University Cincinnati | OH | PRIVATE_NONPROFIT | 0 | 1 | 5,501 |
Career Outcomes
Remote Sensing Technicians
Median wage: $60,130/yr
Projected growth: +3.5%
Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Teachers, Postsecondary
Median wage: $71,470/yr
Projected growth: +2%
First-Line Supervisors of Correctional Officers
Median wage: $76,310/yr
Projected growth: -2.8%
First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives
Median wage: $105,980/yr
Projected growth: +2.9%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many colleges offer an online Master's in Criminal Justice/Safety Studies?
86 colleges in our IPEDS dataset have completed online master's programs in Criminal Justice/Safety Studies. The list on this page covers the colleges with the strongest distance-education completion records.
Is an online Master's in Criminal Justice/Safety Studies delivered fully online?
It depends on the school. Among colleges with any online presence for this program, 4% of completions are delivered online (either exclusively or with hybrid components). Each college's row above shows whether their program is exclusively online or partially distance-delivered.
What can you do with an online Master's in Criminal Justice/Safety Studies?
Online Criminal Justice/Safety Studies graduates pursue the same career paths as on-campus graduates. Common roles include positions where employers value the Master's credential and the analytical skills associated with the field. Salary and growth data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics are available on the corresponding career pages.
Which schools are most popular for online Criminal Justice/Safety Studies programs?
Based on IPEDS distance-education completion counts, the top schools include Albany State University, Albertus Magnus College, American Public University System, among others. See the full sortable list above.