Louisiana Criminal Justice Overview

Louisiana criminal justice careers include many exciting options with well-paying entry-level positions and opportunities for growth. Examples of Louisiana criminal justice careers include crime scene investigator, warden, parole officer, probation officer, juvenile probation officer, court reporter, private investigator, security manager, private security officer, bailiff, sheriff, police officer, U.S. Marshal, criminologist, forensic scientist, fingerprint specialist, customs agent, border patrol agent and DEA, FBI or CIA agent.

Online colleges offering Criminal Justice programs in Louisiana


Future law enforcement officers commonly have to complete criminal justice courses prior to entrance into a law enforcement academy and the majority of entry-level Louisiana criminal justice jobs require candidates to hold a bachelor degree in criminal justice. Obtaining a bachelor degree in criminal justice is also a popular choice for undergraduate students who plan to go on to law school.

Common career choices within the field of criminal justice include police patrol officer, sheriff’s patrol officer, probation officer and correctional treatment specialist. According to data reported by the Bureau of Labor Statistics in the Occupational Outlook Handbook 2008-2009 Edition, there were 742,000 criminal justice professionals working in these four careers in the United States in 2006. An expected 11% increase in employment opportunities in these criminal justice careers will add an additional 80,000 criminal justice jobs across the nation by 2016. Louisiana criminal justice professionals are set to see a similar growth rate in criminal justice careers in Louisiana.

If you would like to learn more about the field of criminal justice, or are ready to make your next move towards starting a Louisiana criminal justice career, find the Louisiana criminal justice program that is right for you by browsing our comprehensive list of schools below.

Online Colleges Offering Criminal Justice Degrees

Accreditation  

University of Phoenix is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission and is a member of the North Central Association. .

Accreditation  

The Higher Learning Commission and a member of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools.

Accreditation  

Colorado Technical University is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission and is a member of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools.

Accreditation  

Bachelor's and Master's degrees: Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges.

Accreditation  

Regionally accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education.

Campus Colleges Offering Criminal Justice Degrees

Accreditation  

University of Phoenix is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission and is a member of the North Central Association. .

Accreditation  

Kaplan University is accredited by The Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools.

Accreditation  

Miller-Motte Technical College is accredited by the Accrediting Council for Independent Colleges and Schools (ACICS) to award diplomas. The Accrediting Council for Independent Colleges and Schools is listed as a nationally recognized accrediting agency by the United States Department of Education.

Accreditation  

Miller-Motte Technical College is accredited by the Accrediting Council for Independent Colleges and Schools (ACICS) to award diplomas. The Accrediting Council for Independent Colleges and Schools is listed as a nationally recognized accrediting agency by the United States Department of Education.

Accreditation  

Keiser University is accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, Georgia 30033-4097) to award certificates and degrees at the associate, bachelor's, master's and doctoral levels.

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Criminal Justice Salaries
Police Officer
$37,459 - $64,076
Highway Patrol
$35,500 - $53,636
BATF Agent
$54,098 - $94,333
Crime Prevention Specialist
$34,534 - $72,292
Criminal Investigator
$58,000
Customs Officer
$32,000 - $56,000
Drug Enforcement Agent
$65,000
Forensic Science/Crime Scene Investigation
$35,000 - $42,446
Homeland Security
$32,000 - $77,500
Deputy U.S. Marshal
$30,000 - $56,000
Deputy Sheriff
$47,000 - $85,000
Criminal Profiler
$55,000 - $60,000
 * Based on 5 years experience