Criminal Justice Schools in Hawaii
Education Options, Job Possibilities and Resources for Hawaii Students
Students interested in attending criminal justice schools in Hawaii can choose to work in many legal and protective service fields after graduation, in large cities and local communities across the state. From police work on the streets and laboratory testing for forensics to work in various courts of law or even parks and environmental protection, criminal justice students can work in a variety of landscapes, from major cities like Honolulu to rural areas like Lanai. Hawaii’s criminal justice programs help students pick the area of this broad field that will best suit their interests and career goals. Read on to learn about the different programs and job opportunities available in criminal justice in Hawaii.
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HAWAII’S BEST CRIMINAL JUSTICE SCHOOLS
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*content*A criminal justice program’s cost, graduation rate and student-to-teacher ratios are all factors that can help determine the best school to attend. This list provides a breakdown of the best criminal justice schools in Hawaii, taking into account these major contributing factors and more. In comparing the top criminal justice schools in Hawaii for 2016, students can see excellent examples of what to look for in a program.
Top 2-Year Criminal Justice Schools in Hawaii
MOST POPULAR CRIMINAL JUSTICE CAREERS IN HAWAII
Hawaii has a range of employment opportunities and career paths for students planning to attend criminal justice school. Below are some common careers for professionals working in criminal justice field in Hawaii, with employment rates and salaries. Click the corner of each box to see these details, as well as what level of education is needed to pursue these careers in Hawaii specifically.
Police, Sheriff & Highway Patrol Officers
Total Employed in Hawaii 2,720 Median Salary in Hawaii $65,770 Degree Level Required in Hawaii Academy ProgramCorrectional Officer
Total Employed in Hawaii 1,510 Median Salary in Hawaii $48,750 Degree Level Required in Hawaii Varies; up to Bachelor’sCompliance Officer
Total Employed in Hawaii 1,220 Median Salary in Hawaii $62,700 Degree Level Required in Hawaii Bachelor’sParalegal and Legal Assistant
Total Employed in Hawaii 1,020 Median Salary in Hawaii $44,590 Degree Level Required in Hawaii AssociateCourt, Municipal and License Clerks
Total Employed in Hawaii 780 Median Salary in Hawaii $42,190 Degree Level Required in Hawaii Varies; up to AssociateDetectives and Criminal Investiagors
Total Employed in Hawaii 480 Median Salary in Hawaii $93,560 Degree Level Required in Hawaii AssociateProbation Officer
Total Employed in Hawaii 200 Median Salary in Hawaii $58,420 Degree Level Required in Hawaii Bachelor’sEMPLOYER PROFILE: WHERE TO GET HIRED WITH A CRIMINAL JUSTICE DEGREE IN HAWAII
Though job growth projections are scattered for criminal justice school grads in Hawaii, there are some areas on the islands where criminal justice jobs are more concentrated than others. Though Hawaii was ranked 40th in terms of its total population by the 2015 Census, the state employs over 25,000 people in protective service and legal occupations. Scan the markers on the map below for more details on which islands and cities grads can explore after criminal justice school, and how wages vary by location.
LARGEST AREAS OF EMPLOYMENT IN DESCENDING ORDER
Protective service
Urban Honolulu
Hawaii, Kauai, Maui
Kahului, Wailuku, Lahaina
Legal service
Urban Honolulu
Hawaii, Kauai, Maui
Kahului, Wailuku, Lahaina