Criminal Justice Schools in Illinois (IL)

Illinois Criminal Justice Colleges

Choose a criminal justice program from the list of qualified Illinois schools below.  You may find traditional, campus-based courses and flexible online programs offering a variety of strong criminal justice degrees.

By far the largest employer in the state is the Chicago Police Department, although there are a variety of smaller, yet just as valuable, law enforcement agencies around the periphery such as the Illinois State Troopers.  Downstate, the capital city of Springfield and the larger cities of Peoria and Decatur round out the major urban areas.   As a member of Illinois law enforcement, you will:

• Carry out criminal investigations
• Provide assistance to civilians and other officers
• Gather and analyze evidence
• Work closely with attorneys to prosecute criminals

Some career figures for criminal justice graduates in Illinois:

• Average annual salary: $66,680
• Currently employed: 30,110
• Employment outlook: 9% growth
• Most popular degrees: Associate's, Certificate
  

Figures courtesy of the U.S. Department of Labor's Occupational Employment & Wages database.