Best Crime Analysis Schools Near Cicero, IL (2026)

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

Cicero, Illinois has 5 accredited schools offering crime analysis programs. Cicero has a population of about 83,223. Median household income is $68,548 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 11.0% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN metro area, the top-earning crime analysis-related role is Statistician at a median $122,180 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).

Closest Crime Analysis Schools to Cicero

The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer crime analysis programs near Cicero, ranked by BOC Score and straight-line distance from Cicero 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 Cicero. 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

Concordia University-Chicago

River Forest, IL 4.5 miles from Cicero
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
49.4 BOC Score
Graduation rate 56%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $54,089
Avg net price $18,436/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 61%
  • Programs offered: 70

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#2

Dominican University

River Forest, IL 5.2 miles from Cicero
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
68.6 BOC Score
Graduation rate 59%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $60,327
Avg net price $11,745/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 79%
  • Programs offered: 63

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#3

University of Illinois Chicago

Chicago, IL 5.9 miles from Cicero
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
79.6 BOC Score
Graduation rate 70%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $68,740
Avg net price $10,974/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 79%
  • Programs offered: 140

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#4

DePaul University

Chicago, IL 7.2 miles from Cicero
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
66.4 BOC Score
Graduation rate 68%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $68,751
Avg net price $30,902/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 86%
  • Programs offered: 166

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#5

Roosevelt University

Chicago, IL 7.2 miles from Cicero
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
40.1 BOC Score
Graduation rate 50%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $48,712
Avg net price $20,194/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 62%
  • Programs offered: 80

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#6

National Louis University

Chicago, IL 7.3 miles from Cicero
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
42.1 BOC Score
Graduation rate 47%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $45,799
Avg net price $12,641/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 54%
  • Programs offered: 46

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#7

Northeastern Illinois University

Chicago, IL 9.6 miles from Cicero
  • 4 year
35.5 BOC Score
Graduation rate 46%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $52,234
Avg net price $14,109/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 57%
  • Programs offered: 56

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#8

Saint Xavier University

Chicago, IL 9.8 miles from Cicero
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
66.8 BOC Score
Graduation rate 60%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $58,656
Avg net price $10,970/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 75%
  • Programs offered: 61

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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

Crime Analysis Wages Near Cicero

Cicero is part of the Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN metro area (BLS area code 16980). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to Illinois statewide.

OccupationMedian WageSourceCOL-Adjusted (US=100)
Detective and Criminal Investigator$102,260Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN$98,707
Forensic Science Technician$112,790Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN$108,871
Statistician$122,180Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN$117,934
Police and Sheriff’s Patrol Officer$107,810Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN$104,064

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.

Cicero at a Glance

MetricValueSource
Population83,223Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income$68,548Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+11.0%Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Regional Price Parity (US=100)103.6 (above U.S. average)BEA RPP 2024

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited crime analysis schools are near Cicero, IL?

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering crime analysis programs near Cicero. The closest is Concordia University-Chicago in River Forest, IL (4.5 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is DePaul University (7.2 miles). 5 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

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

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying crime analysis-related roles near Cicero are: Statistician ($122,180), Forensic Science Technician ($112,790), Police and Sheriff’s Patrol Officer ($107,810). These reflect MSA-level medians where published, with Illinois statewide fallback for occupations not reported at the metro level.

Should I look at programs in Berwyn instead of Cicero?

Berwyn, IL is 1.6 miles from Cicero 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 Cicero an affordable place to study crime analysis?

Cicero’s median household income of $68,548 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Cicero while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and Illinois 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 Cicero

Compare every accredited online degree program with city-level data for Cicero:

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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