Criminal Justice Colleges in Colorado

April 29, 2008

There are a wide variety of programs available through universities offering criminal justice degrees. Below you will find a listing of schools by city as well as online criminal justice colleges that offer classes throughout Colorado.

Colorado is commonly referred to as "the Rocky State." With more than 42 state parks filled with forests and grasslands, it’s a state ideal for outdoor enthusiasts, according to the State’s website. More than 4.8 million people reside in Colorado, the majority of whom are located in the biggest cities: Denver, Colorado Springs, Aurora, Lakewood, and Fort Collins. Population is projected to increase by 20 percent within the next 15 years, an estimated 18 percent above the national average, according to a statewide report administered by the Public Policy of Higher Education. While the report says that a large portion of residents have earned a bachelor’s degree, it does not necessarily strengthen the state’s economic profile. As of August 2010, Colorado had an unemployment rate of 8.2 percent, according to U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. The report did say, however, that Colorado ranked decently in overall school performance. According to the most recent statistics available, in 2008 about 30 percent of students were enrolled in a community college, and 48 percent in public four-year college or university. Colorado was also one of the top performing states for awarding the most certificates and bachelor’s degrees.

The crime rate in Colorado is about 13 percent lower than the national average rate, according to the most recent statistics available from the National Institute of Corrections. Property crimes such as home burglaries and auto thefts accounted for most of all crimes in Colorado in 2008. The remaining 9.4 percent accounted for violent crimes, such as rape, murder and assault. According to the Institution, violent crimes committed in Colorado are about 25 percent lower than other states. Among the most crime-riddled cities are Denver and Aurora; among the safest is Colorado Springs. The 57 jail facilities located within Colorado’s 63 counties have a combined inmate capacity of 14,070. With the exception of Denver, all facilities are operated by the Sheriff’s Department. The Department of Corrections, along with its staff of more than 6,000 employees, operate and manage the 25 different prison facilities and 23,274 inmates. According to the Institution, Colorado has a 4 percent higher rate than the national average for the number of incarcerated adults per 100,000 persons.

Whether you’re interested in a degree in corrections, criminology, or any other bachelor’s or master’s justice degree, the search for finding the right criminal justice academy for you begins with requesting a free information packet from schools in your area by following the links below.

Online Colleges Offering Classes in CO

Kaplan University Capella University University of Phoenix

Broomfield Criminal Justice Campus Programs

Westwood College

Denver Criminal Justice Campus Programs

Argosy University Kaplan University Westwood College

Colorado Springs Criminal Justice Campus Programs

University of Phoenix DeVry University Kaplan University

Fort Collins Criminal Justice Campus Programs

University of Phoenix

Greenwood Village Criminal Justice Campus Programs

DeVry University

Westminster Criminal Justice Campus Programs

University of Phoenix Kaplan University DeVry University

Thornton Criminal Justice Campus Programs

ITT-Tech Campus

Aurora Criminal Justice Campus Programs

ITT-Tech Campus University of Phoenix

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Data Source: http://www.bls.gov/oes

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