Criminal Justice Colleges in Indiana

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 Indiana.

Indiana is a Midwestern state, part of the Great Lakes Region, and has a rich Native American history. The majority of the state is open farm land, with high population concentrations centered in a few major cities. Indianapolis is its state capital and largest city with a population of around 800,000 people. Residents of Illinois, also called Hoosiers, are currently facing a 10.1 percent unemployment rate, which is just higher than the national average of 9.5 percent. Many of the higher education institutions in Indiana are affiliated with religious groups. Popular Roman Catholic schools include the University of Notre Dame and the University of Saint Francis. Popular protestant schools include Butler University, Taylor University, DePauw University, Earlham College, Valparaiso University, and the University of Evansville. The largest public four-year schools include Indiana University, Indiana State University, and Purdue University. Nearly half of all college students in Indiana are enrolled in a state-supported, four-year school.

In 2008, there were approximately 400,000 crimes reported to the authorities in Indiana. Of this number, the greatest (200,000) involved crimes against property. Other popular crimes in Indiana included larceny (130,000), burglary (48,000), and violent crimes (21,000). In total, Indiana recorded a population of around 6,080,000 and a crime index of 3,751.9 per 100,000 citizens, which ranks it as 29th in the country. The state also ranked 28th in regards to violent crimes, 37th in forcible rapes, 32nd in aggravated assaults, and 19th in burglaries. Also, the state is well below the national average for violent crimes at 3.34 per 1,000 residents. The national average is 4.7 per 1,000 residents. This means that 1 in every 299 Indiana citizens could become the victim of a violent crime. The state also corresponds closely to the national average for property crimes, at 35.65 per 1,000 residents. The national average is 34.3 per 1,000 residents. Overall, with these statistical figures, it appears that the state is a fairly safe place to reside.

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 IN

University of Phoenix Kaplan University Capella University

Indianapolis Criminal Justice Campus Programs

University of Phoenix DeVry University Kaplan University ITT-Tech Campus

Fort Wayne Criminal Justice Campus Programs

ITT-Tech Campus

Warsaw Criminal Justice Campus Programs

Indiana Tech

Merrilville Criminal Justice Campus Programs

University of Phoenix Kaplan University DeVry University

Greenwood Criminal Justice Campus Programs

ITT-Tech Campus

Evansville Criminal Justice Campus Programs

ITT-Tech Campus

South Bend (Mishawaka) Criminal Justice Campus Programs

ITT-Tech Campus

Interested in a criminal justice career in Indiana? Take a look at some of the best crime-fighting jobs in the state.

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

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