Best Criminal Justice Schools in Idaho

Academic Resources, Program Options and Career Paths

Those with a passion for law, justice and keeping the peace may find attending criminal justice school in Idaho leads to a rewarding career experience in a state with a low, yet ever increasing crime rate. The FBI reports Idaho’s overall state crime rate is low compared to the rest of the country, but the Idaho State Police reported an increase in overall crime in 2015. Criminal justice schools in Idaho train students to work in various legal and protective fields, as criminal investigators, law enforcement officers, court clerks and judges, paralegals and more. Learn more about the education and training opportunities, possible careers and the places Idaho’s criminal justice school grads go to work after graduation below.

CRIMINAL JUSTICE SCHOOLS IN IDAHO

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To be considered for this ranking, schools were required to meet the following criteria: Accredited at the institutional level Private nonprofit or public school Minimum of 1 bachelor’s or master’s degree in subject area for 4-year schools Minimum of 1 associate degree or certificate program in subject area for 2-year schools Schools were then scored on factors such as: Cost & Financial Aid Number and variety of program offerings Student-teacher ratios Graduation rates (4-year schools only) Placement and support services offered Academic/Career counseling services Employment services Loan default rates These factors were assembled for each school and rated using a peer-based-value (PBV) calculation. PBV compares the cost of a program to the cost of other programs with the same (or similar) qualitative score and cost. PBV denotes the overall value or “bang for your buck” of a college or degree program.

Students researching criminal justice schools in Idaho can find the most important information on each school in one place with the School Spotlight summaries below. With broad, school-wide information and program-specific details collected together, these spotlights can give students a closer look at the top accredited criminal justice institutions and training programs in the state.

Top 2-Year Criminal Justice Schools in Idaho

Top Online Programs

Explore programs of your interests with the high-quality standards and flexibility you need to take your career to the next level.

THE MOST POPULAR CRIMINAL JUSTICE CAREERS IN IDAHO

Idaho’s criminal justice field includes a wide range of occupations, from law enforcement patrol officers to forensic scientists, judges and attorneys. The table below highlights some of the most common career paths for people who attend criminal justice school in Idaho. Click on the corner of each box to learn about each position in the state of Idaho, including employment and salary numbers. Students can also see what type of degree each of these criminal justice jobs requires to work in the state.

Police, Sheriff & Highway Patrol Officers

Total Employed in Idaho Data Unavailable Median Salary in Idaho $48,400 Degree Level Required in Idaho Academy Program

Correctional Officer

Total Employed in Idaho 1,850 Median Salary in Idaho Data Unavailable Degree Level Required in Idaho Academy Program

Compliance Officer

Total Employed in Idaho 1,300 Median Salary in Idaho $54,980 Degree Level Required in Idaho Bachelor’s

Paralegal and Legal Assistant

Total Employed in Idaho 900 Median Salary in Idaho $41,260 Degree Level Required in Idaho Associate

Court, Municipal and License Clerks

Total Employed in Idaho 750 Median Salary in Idaho $32,810 Degree Level Required in Idaho Associate

Probation Officer

Total Employed in Idaho 620 Median Salary in Idaho $38,040 Degree Level Required in Idaho Bachelor’s

Detectives and Criminal Investiagors

Total Employed in Idaho 420 Median Salary in Idaho $59,540 Degree Level Required in Idaho Associate

WHERE TO GET HIRED AFTER CRIMINAL JUSTICE SCHOOL IN IDAHO

Just as criminal justice schools prepare Idaho students for work in many different fields, students can find work in criminal justice careers in many different areas of the state. It can be difficult for students to know which communities need the most help, while keeping their personal career goals in mind. The map below explores Idaho’s major cities and outlying regions that employ protective service and legal workers and how their wages vary by location so criminal justice school graduates can see where they can best apply their degree.

LARGEST AREAS OF EMPLOYMENT IN DESCENDING ORDER

Protective service

Boise

Idaho Falls

Coeur d’Alene

Southwest Idaho Non-Metro Area

Legal service