Criminal Justice Schools in Vermont
Education Options, Employment Possibilities, and Resources for Students
The 2009 United States census showed Vermont’s crime rates are the second-lowest in the nation, which is a positive reflection on the field of criminal justice in the state. Criminal justice schools in Vermont provide students with training that can lead to a variety of careers — the forests need protection with the help of game wardens; the state laboratory needs forensic scientists; the judicial system needs lawyers, judges and clerks; and there is always a need for police officers, investigators and detectives, both state-employed and private. Explore this page for more information about the criminal justice schools in Vermont, as well as employment possibilities and resources for criminal justice school grads in the state.
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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.There are many factors for students to consider when determining which criminal justice school will be the best fit, and numbers like cost, enrollment and student-to-teacher ratios can help narrow down the school list. Students can use this tool to explore the top criminal justice schools in Vermont as the first step in pinpointing the perfect program.
VERMONT’S MOST POPULAR CRIMINAL JUSTICE CAREERS
Vermont has a wide range of employment opportunities for students who have graduated from criminal justice school. Looking at the most common careers in the state can be a good way for potential students to check out areas of study, or determine the level of education they need to land their dream job. This list describes some of the more popular career paths for people interested in going to criminal justice school in Vermont.
Police and Sheriffs Patrol
- Total Employed in Vermont1,250
- Median Salary in Vermont$46,020
- Degree Level Required in VermontAcademy Program
Correctional Officer
- Total Employed in VermontData Unavailable
- Median Salary in VermontData Unavailable
- Degree Level Required in VermontData Unavailable
Court, Municipal and License Clerks
- Total Employed in Vermont690
- Median Salary in Vermont$35,820
- Degree Level Required in VermontVaries: up to Associate
Paralegal and Legal Assistant
- Total Employed in Vermont570
- Median Salary in Vermont$49,010
- Degree Level Required in VermontAssociate
Compliance Officer
- Total Employed in VermontData Unavailable
- Median Salary in VermontData Unavailable
- Degree Level Required in VermontData Unavailable
Detectives and Criminal Investiagors
- Total Employed in Vermont230
- Median Salary in Vermont$77,220
- Degree Level Required in VermontAssociate
Probation Officer
- Total Employed in Vermont210
- Median Salary in Vermont$58,000
- Degree Level Required in VermontBachelor’s
WHERE TO GET HIRED AFTER CRIMINAL JUSTICE SCHOOL IN VERMONT
Criminal justice degrees are very versatile, and in Vermont, criminal justice school graduates may work in forests, cities, highways, labs, courtrooms, prisons or business offices. The list below explores a few of the current positions that criminal justice school grads hold, with a map to show where the highest concentrations of these jobs are located.
LARGEST AREAS OF EMPLOYMENT IN DESCENDING ORDER
Protective service
Southern Vermont Non-Metro Area
Burlington-South Burlington
Northern Vermont Non-Metro Area
Legal service
Southern Vermont Non-Metro Area
Burlington-South Burlington
Northern Vermont Non-Metro Area
VERMONT CRIMINAL JUSTICE RESOURCES
BUSINESS COMPLIANCE RESOURCES
CORRECTIONAL RESOURCES
COURT & JUDICIAL RESOURCES
LEGAL RESOURCES
LAW ENFORCEMENT RESOURCES
WILDLIFE & ENVIRONMENTAL RESOURCES