Best Crime Analysis Schools Near New Smyrna Beach, FL (2026)

Updated August 31, 2026 BLS data College Scorecard On this page

New Smyrna Beach, Florida has 5 accredited schools offering crime analysis programs, with tuition ranging from $6,368 to $49,329 per year for indexed programs. New Smyrna Beach has a population of about 31,212. Median household income is $78,373 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 38.7% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In Florida, the top-earning crime analysis-related role is Statistician at a median $108,040 annually (BLS, May 2025).

Closest Crime Analysis Schools to New Smyrna Beach

The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer crime analysis programs near New Smyrna Beach, ranked by BOC Score and straight-line distance from New Smyrna Beach 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 New Smyrna Beach. Advertising never affects these rankings. Read the full methodology.

Ranked by BOC Score — U.S. Dept. of Education outcome data. Advertising never affects rankings.

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#1

University of Central Florida

Orlando, FL 32.5 miles from New Smyrna Beach
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
  • Accredited
80.8 BOC Score
Acceptance rate 40%
Graduation rate 77%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $58,308
Avg net price $10,411/yr
Tuition
In‑state$6,368
Out‑of‑state$22,467
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 92%
  • Programs offered: 130

Source:Accreditor: Higher Learning CommissionIPEDSCollege Scorecard

#2

Ana G. Mendez University

Orlando, FL 42.9 miles from New Smyrna Beach
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
Avg net price $19,775/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 69%
  • Programs offered: 50

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#3

Flagler College

Saint Augustine, FL 63.6 miles from New Smyrna Beach
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
44.9 BOC Score
Graduation rate 62%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $49,483
Avg net price $30,525/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 71%
  • Programs offered: 38

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#4

Polk State College

Winter Haven, FL 82.2 miles from New Smyrna Beach
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
54.3 BOC Score
Graduation rate 33%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $40,624
Avg net price $9,427/yr
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 38

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#5

Southeastern University

Lakeland, FL 89.9 miles from New Smyrna Beach
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
  • Accredited
32.6 BOC Score
Acceptance rate 53%
Graduation rate 43%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $46,744
Avg net price $31,942/yr
Tuition
In‑state$32,950
Out‑of‑state$32,950
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 71%
  • Programs offered: 74

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

#6

Florida Southern College

Lakeland, FL 90.9 miles from New Smyrna Beach
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
55.7 BOC Score
Graduation rate 64%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $55,294
Avg net price $28,551/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 79%
  • Programs offered: 64

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#7

Saint Leo University

Saint Leo, FL 91.7 miles from New Smyrna Beach
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
32.0 BOC Score
Graduation rate 33%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $48,364
Avg net price $21,293/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 58%
  • Programs offered: 43

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#8

University of North Florida

Jacksonville, FL 92.2 miles from New Smyrna Beach
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
72.9 BOC Score
Graduation rate 65%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $56,343
Avg net price $10,154/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 83%
  • Programs offered: 89

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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

Crime Analysis Wages Near New Smyrna Beach

New Smyrna Beach is part of the Deltona-Daytona Beach-Ormond Beach, FL metro area (BLS area code 19660). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to Florida statewide.

OccupationMedian WageSourceCOL-Adjusted (US=100)
Detective and Criminal Investigator$58,090Deltona-Daytona Beach-Ormond Beach, FL$58,441
Forensic Science Technician$64,140FL statewide$64,527
Statistician$108,040FL statewide$108,692
Police and Sheriff’s Patrol Officer$53,510Deltona-Daytona Beach-Ormond Beach, FL$53,833

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.

New Smyrna Beach at a Glance

MetricValueSource
Population31,212Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income$78,373Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+38.7%Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Regional Price Parity (US=100)99.4 (below U.S. average)BEA RPP 2024

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited crime analysis schools are near New Smyrna Beach, FL?

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering crime analysis programs near New Smyrna Beach. The closest is University of Central Florida in Orlando, FL (32.5 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Southeastern University (89.9 miles). 5 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying crime analysis roles near New Smyrna Beach?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying crime analysis-related roles near New Smyrna Beach are: Statistician ($108,040), Forensic Science Technician ($64,140), Detective and Criminal Investigator ($58,090). These reflect MSA-level medians where published, with Florida statewide fallback for occupations not reported at the metro level.

Should I look at programs in Edgewater instead of New Smyrna Beach?

Edgewater, FL is 4.5 miles from New Smyrna Beach 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.

Is New Smyrna Beach an affordable place to study crime analysis?

New Smyrna Beach’s median household income of $78,373 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in New Smyrna Beach while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and Florida public universities often offer reduced in-state online tuition.

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 New Smyrna Beach

Compare every accredited online degree program with city-level data for New Smyrna Beach:

Data verified: August 31, 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.

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