Best Crime Analysis Schools Near Lexington, KY (2026)

Updated August 11, 2026 BLS data College Scorecard On this page

Lexington, Kentucky has 16 accredited schools offering crime analysis programs, with tuition ranging from $6,750 to $39,800 per year for indexed programs. Lexington has a population of about 312,495. In Kentucky, the top-earning crime analysis-related role is Statistician at a median $112,520 annually (BLS, May 2025).

Closest Crime Analysis Schools to Lexington

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

#1

Eastern Kentucky University

Richmond, KY 22.4 miles from Lexington BOC Score 52.8
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
  • Accredited
Acceptance rate 78%
Graduation rate 50%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $45,795
Avg net price $11,040/yr
Tuition
In‑state$10,320
Out‑of‑state$21,230
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 78%
  • Programs offered: 72

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

#2

Kentucky State University

Frankfort, KY 24.4 miles from Lexington BOC Score 40.3
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
  • Accredited
Acceptance rate 96%
Graduation rate 30%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $36,382
Avg net price $8,040/yr
Tuition
In‑state$9,387
Out‑of‑state$13,658
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 62%
  • Programs offered: 22

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

#3

Sullivan University

Louisville, KY 66.9 miles from Lexington BOC Score 43.9
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 36%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $38,008
Avg net price $25,532/yr
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 40

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#4

Thomas More University

Crestview Hills, KY 68.1 miles from Lexington BOC Score 46.9
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 47%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $59,384
Avg net price $21,835/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 67%
  • Programs offered: 18

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#5

Northern Kentucky University

Highland Heights, KY 68.4 miles from Lexington BOC Score 56.9
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 51%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $50,220
Avg net price $8,191/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 77%
  • Programs offered: 51

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#6

Campbellsville University

Campbellsville, KY 68.6 miles from Lexington BOC Score 33.5
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 43%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $41,583
Avg net price $19,341/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 62%
  • Programs offered: 44

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#7

Spalding University

Louisville, KY 71.9 miles from Lexington BOC Score 39.5
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 54%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $49,438
Avg net price $25,491/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 67%
  • Programs offered: 17

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#8

Lindsey Wilson College

Columbia, KY 79.6 miles from Lexington BOC Score 39.7
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
  • Accredited
Graduation rate 41%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $41,129
Avg net price $15,070/yr
Tuition
In‑state$27,808
Out‑of‑state$27,808
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 63%
  • Programs offered: 23

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

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

Crime Analysis Wages Near Lexington

Lexington is part of the Lexington-Fayette, KY metro area (BLS area code 30460). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to Kentucky statewide.

OccupationMedian WageSourceCOL-Adjusted (US=100)
Detective and Criminal Investigator$84,900Lexington-Fayette, KY$91,389
Forensic Science Technician$61,470KY statewide$66,168
Statistician$112,520KY statewide$121,119
Police and Sheriff’s Patrol Officer$61,720Lexington-Fayette, KY$66,437

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.

Lexington at a Glance

MetricValueSource
Regional Price Parity (US=100)92.9 (below U.S. average)BEA RPP 2024

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited crime analysis schools are near Lexington, KY?

Our directory has 16 accredited schools offering crime analysis programs near Lexington. The closest is Eastern Kentucky University in Richmond, KY (22.5 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is University of Cincinnati-Main Campus (75.3 miles). 10 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

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

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying crime analysis-related roles near Lexington are: Statistician ($112,520), Detective and Criminal Investigator ($84,900), Police and Sheriff’s Patrol Officer ($61,720). These reflect MSA-level medians where published, with Kentucky statewide fallback for occupations not reported at the metro level.

Should I look at programs in Nicholasville instead of Lexington?

Nicholasville, KY is 12.0 miles from Lexington 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 Lexington

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

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.

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