Criminal Justice Colleges in Missouri

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 Missouri.

Missouri combines the slower pace of Midwestern small town living with the hustle and bustle of big cities like St. Louis and Kansas City. Therefore, those who live here can enjoy the best of urban and rural culture. More good news is the "Show-Me State" had the 5th lowest cost of living in the nation in the second quarter of 2010, according to Missouri’s economic development department. The unemployment rate in Missouri in August 2010 was 9.3, near the national average, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. Living here, you can expect cold winters and hot, humid summers. Those going to school in Missouri may choose from numerous public and private colleges, universities, community colleges and vocational schools. Four schools are in the University of Missouri System, including flagship school the University of Missouri (Mizzou), the state’s largest university. Among Missouri’s numerous private colleges is Washington University in St. Louis, a major research institution.

Those who wish to enter careers in criminal justice in Missouri should be aware of the state’s crime rates. Violent crimes made up 12.6 percent of all known crimes in Missouri in 2009, and the state has broken that down into a violent offense occurring in Missouri every 17.8 minutes, according to the Missouri State Highway Patrol’s Statistical Analysis Center. Those violent offenses included 402 murders, which made up an extremely small amount of the state’s 2009 crime index at a mere .2 percent. Violent crime decreased slightly between 2008 and 2009, with murder showing the most significant decrease. The vast majority of crimes in Missouri are property crimes, which made up 87.4 percent of all crimes in 2009. In fact, one property crime was committed every 2.6 minutes, according to the MSHP. Even so, property crimes still decreased significantly overall between 2008 and 2009, with only arson offenses showing a major increase.

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 MO

University of Phoenix Kaplan University Capella University

Kansas City Criminal Justice Campus Programs

University of Phoenix ITT-Tech Campus Kaplan University DeVry University

Saint Louis (St. Louis) Criminal Justice Campus Programs

University of Phoenix DeVry University ITT-Tech Campus Kaplan University

Springfield Criminal Justice Campus Programs

University of Phoenix

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