Best Crime Analysis Schools Near Tuscaloosa, AL (2026)

Tuscaloosa, Alabama has 7 accredited schools offering crime analysis programs, with tuition ranging from $7,590 to $34,172 per year for indexed programs. Tuscaloosa has a population of about 114,288. In Alabama, the top-earning crime analysis-related role is Statistician at a median $76,400 annually (BLS, May 2025).


Closest Crime Analysis Schools to Tuscaloosa

The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer crime analysis programs near Tuscaloosa, ranked by BOC Score and straight-line distance from Tuscaloosa city center. The list is rebuilt from federal IPEDS data on every site update.

How We Rank Schools

Every school list on this site is ordered by the BOC Score, computed from the most recent school-level data published by the U.S. Department of Education (College Scorecard and IPEDS). To qualify, a school must be currently operating and accredited by an agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. Each eligible school is then scored on five measures, percentile-ranked against schools at the same credential level:

  • Graduation rate 30%
  • Median earnings, 10 years after entry 25%
  • Average net price (lower is better) 20%
  • Retention rate 15%
  • Fully online availability 10%

Schools without enough outcome data appear after ranked schools, without a score. On this page, schools are ordered by distance from Tuscaloosa. Advertising never affects these rankings. Read the full methodology.

#1

The University of Alabama

Tuscaloosa, AL 2.1 miles from Tuscaloosa BOC Score 69.7
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
  • Accredited
Acceptance rate 77%
Graduation rate 74%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $59,221
Avg net price $22,420/yr
Tuition
In‑state$12,180
Out‑of‑state$34,172
Contact
Key stats
  • Retention rate: 88%
  • Programs offered: 45

Source:Accreditor: Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on CollegesIPEDSCollege Scorecard

Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all Alabama schools on the Alabama crime analysis page.


Crime Analysis Wages Near Tuscaloosa

Tuscaloosa is part of the Tuscaloosa, AL metro area (BLS area code 46220). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to Alabama statewide.

OccupationMedian WageSourceCOL-Adjusted (US=100)
Detective and Criminal Investigator$64,140Tuscaloosa, AL$73,136
Forensic Science Technician$59,560AL statewide$67,913
Statistician$76,400AL statewide$87,115
Police and Sheriff’s Patrol Officer$59,670Tuscaloosa, AL$68,039

Source: BLS, May 2025 Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics publishes wage data at the metro (MSA) and state level – not by individual city.


Tuscaloosa at a Glance

MetricValueSource
Regional Price Parity (US=100)87.7 (below U.S. average)BEA RPP 2024

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited crime analysis schools are near Tuscaloosa, AL?

Our directory has 7 accredited schools offering crime analysis programs near Tuscaloosa. The closest is The University of Alabama in Tuscaloosa, AL (2.0 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Amridge University (99.1 miles). 7 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying crime analysis roles near Tuscaloosa?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying crime analysis-related roles near Tuscaloosa are: Statistician ($76,400), Detective and Criminal Investigator ($64,140), Police and Sheriff’s Patrol Officer ($59,670). These reflect MSA-level medians where published, with Alabama statewide fallback for occupations not reported at the metro level.

Should I look at programs in Northport instead of Tuscaloosa?

Northport, AL is 4.4 miles from Tuscaloosa and has its own set of local crime analysis programs – see the city’s page. For online programs, distance matters less; for hybrid or in-person formats, comparing both can help.

How do I verify a program is accredited?

Confirm institutional accreditation via the U.S. Department of Education database (U.S. Dept. of Education database), and check for any program-specific accreditation listed by the school.


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Other Programs Available in Tuscaloosa

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Data verified: August 11, 2026. Salary, employment, and tuition figures on this page are sourced from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (OEWS May 2025; Employment Projections 2024–2034) and the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (2023 cohort). The source agency and data year are cited inline with every statistic.