Criminal Justice Schools in New Jersey
With its soaring crime rate, especially in Camden where the FBI reports the second-highest crime rate in the nation, New Jersey has ample opportunities for criminal justice and law enforcement professionals. Northern New Jersey, due to its proximity to New York City, has also been named as one of the top 10 cities/area in the nation for Organized Crime. One in 308 residents of New Jersey will be a victim of violent crime, lower than average national rate, but with  more victims per square mile.

As such, career opportunities in criminal justice are booming. New Jersey offers higher than average salary and wages for Correctional Officers and Jailers, Court Reporters, Detectives and Criminal Investigators, First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Correctional Officers, First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Police and Detectives, Police and Sheriff’s Patrol Officers.

Colleges and Universities

Criminal Justice School Spotlight

The following schools are accepting students from across the country.

Explore these accredited online criminal justice degree programs below and request free no obligation information from any that interest you.

Fairleigh Dickinson University School of Criminal Justice and Legal Studies
Teaneck, NJ - 201-692-2465

• Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice.
• Combined BS/MS Degree program.
• Master of Science in Criminal Justice.
• Criminal Justice Minors.

Monmouth University Department of Criminal Justice
West Long Branch, NJ - 732-571-3456

• Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice.
• Combined BS/MS Degree program.
• Master of Science in Criminal Justice.
• Graduate certificate in Homeland Security.

Stockton College School of Social and Behavioral Studies
Galloway, NJ - 609-652-1776

• Bachelor of Arts in Criminal Justice.
• Master of Arts in Criminal Justice.
• Dual BA/MA in Criminal Justice Program.

Criminal Justice School Spotlight

The following schools are accepting students from across the country.

Explore these accredited online criminal justice degree programs below and request free no obligation information from any that interest you.

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