South Carolina Criminal Justice Overview

South Carolina criminal justice jobs, often found in the law enforcement or social service fields, include fingerprint specialists, probation officers, private security officers, wardens, private detectives, bailiffs, parole officers, forensic scientists, correctional treatment specialists, police officers, security managers, Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) agents, Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) agents, sheriffs, victim services counselors, court reporters and crime scene investigators.

Online colleges offering Criminal Justice programs in South Carolina


Many prospective law enforcement officers are required to complete courses in criminal justice prior to attending a law enforcement academy, and many future attorneys choose to complete a bachelor degree in criminal justice prior to entering a South Carolina law school. A bachelor degree in criminal justice is also often required to qualify for entry-level positions in the criminal justice field.

With 648,000 police and sheriff’s patrol officers working in the United States in 2006, and the Bureau of Labor Statistics projecting an 11% growth rate culminating in 70,000 new criminal justice jobs by 2016, it is clear that the criminal justice industry will continue to expand to meet the needs of a growing population. This one example displays a common trend among criminal justice careers and shows that the criminal justice field has a promising future. South Carolina criminal justice professionals can expect a parallel expansion in criminal justice job opportunities in their state.

Find the South Carolina criminal justice program that will best meet your needs by looking through the 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