Criminal Justice Schools and Programs in Wyoming
Wyoming has eight institutions of higher education that offer degrees and programs in criminal justice. In addition to these on-site options, students may also consider online programs through these or other institutions, especially if they are in a rural area. Once a student has determined that they have an interest in the field, there are many other things to consider before beginning a degree or certificate program.
Sorting through possible careers, earning potential, and education requirements should be the priority. Potential students can use this web site as a starting point for their research. They can search school options, learn about actual careers and corresponding salaries in Wyoming, and get access to additional resources to aid in their research.
Wyoming’s Top Criminal Justice Schools
University of Wyoming
Laramie, WY- 4 year
- Campus + Online
- In-State$4,980
- Out-of-state$20,760
- In-State$6,460
- Out-of-state$19,340
- Retention Rate77%
- Acceptance Rate97%
- Students Enrolled10,913
- Institution TypePublic
- Percent Online Enrollment64%
- AccreditationYes
Most Prevalent Criminal Justice Occupations in Wyoming
At this point in the research, students may have an idea of a school and career that holds interest for them. In addition, they also need to consider what those careers’ earning potential is, what competition level there is for those jobs, and what educational requirement is necessary for them. The data below is designed to give students a clear idea of what to expect from careers that interest them.
Side by Side: Comparing Wyoming With National Statistics
In the tables below, prospective applicants can further explore careers in the criminal justice field. In searching for careers, it’s interesting to note what the annual salary is, how it compares to the national average, and the educational degree required. The second table also lists projected growth for potential careers, both in Wyoming and nationally. It’s important to understand that the listed degree level required is a minimum suggestion; for many highly competitive jobs, students may consider completing a higher level than is suggested.
Salary
| Job | National | Wyoming |
|---|---|---|
| Police, Sheriff’s Patrol Officers | 55,490 | 62,760 |
| Correctional Officer | 42,870 | 46,750 |
| Animal Control Workers | 36,600 | 38,990 |
| Paralegals and Legal Assistants | 49,160 | 53,180 |
| Security Guards | 29,730 | 31,400 |
| Crossing Guards | 29,190 | 37,470 |
| Title Examiners, Abstractors, and Searchers | 49,410 | 51,490 |
| Lawyers | 112,710 | 139,880 |
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics, 2015
Job Growth
| Job | National | Wyoming |
|---|---|---|
| Detectives and Criminal Investigators | -0.012 | 0.005 |
| Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Teachers, Postsecondary | 0.207 | 0.214 |
| Protective Service Workers, All Other | 0.056 | 0.058 |
| Correctional Officer | 0.007 | 0.037 |
| Compliance Officer | 0.002 | 0.033 |
| Police, Sheriff’s Patrol Officers | 0.028 | 0.05 |
| Probation Officer | 0.005 | 0.011 |
| Court, Municipal, and License Clerks | 0.03 | 0.045 |
Source: Projections Central, 2015
Largest Areas of Employment in Descending Order
Protective service:
Southwest Wyoming (non-metropolitan)
Central-Southeastern Wyoming nonmetropolitan area
Northwest Wyoming nonmetropolitan area
Cheyanne
Casper
Legal service:
Cheyanne
Casper
Southwest Wyoming (non-metropolitan)
Northeast Wyoming nonmetropolitan area
Northwest Wyoming nonmetropolitan area
