Criminal Justice Colleges in Vermont

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 Vermont.

Vermont is small both in size and population, but that doesn’t mean there’s not a variety of criminal justice programs to choose from among the state’s higher education institutions. Schools such as Southern Vermont College offer both bachelor’s and associate degrees in criminal justice. One of the best things about heading off to Vermont for college in the fall is the state’s brilliant autumn foliage. Those living in Vermont also enjoy other facets of the state’s natural beauty, which includes shining Lake Champlain and acres of heavily-forested land perfect for hiking and other outdoor activities. Also, many cities feature lovely views of rolling hills and mountains. Job-seekers here will be pleased to know that the unemployment rate in Vermont sat at 6 percent as of August 2010, which is significantly lower than the national rate, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. The unemployment rate in Vermont has been steadily decreasing since March.

Those who wish to enter careers in criminal justice in Vermont should be aware of the state’s crime statistics. Due in large part to its small population of about 620,000, the crime rate in Vermont is fairly low. In 2008, Vermont had 16,621 total index crimes, which are defined as homicide, forcible rape, robbery, aggravated assault, burglary, larceny-theft, auto theft and arson, according to the Vermont Crime Index. With 11,778 cases reported in 2008, larceny-theft was by far the most common crime in Vermont, the index showed. Also of note is that Vermont only had 17 homicides that year. Vermont’s 2008 crime rate was 27 percent lower than the national average, according the National Institute of Corrections. Vermont has one of the lowest rates of violent crime in the nation, and the NIC notes that property crimes made up 94.9 percent of the crime rate in the state. Larger cities such as Burlington and Rutland report more crimes than smaller cities.

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 VT

Kaplan University University of Phoenix Capella University

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