Central, Louisiana has 5 accredited schools offering crime analysis programs. Central has a population of about 29,603. Median household income is $90,091 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 32.7% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In Louisiana, the top-earning crime analysis-related role is Statistician at a median $76,400 annually (BLS, May 2025).
Closest Crime Analysis Schools to Central
The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer crime analysis programs near Central, ranked by BOC Score and straight-line distance from Central 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:
BOCSCORE
- 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 Central.
Advertising never affects these rankings. Read the full methodology.
Graduation rate
38%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$43,371
Avg net price
$20,077/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
Key stats- Retention rate: 60%
- Programs offered: 39
Source:IPEDS · College Scorecard
Graduation rate
42%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$46,482
Avg net price
$13,154/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
Key stats- Retention rate: 74%
- Programs offered: 55
Source:IPEDS · College Scorecard
Graduation rate
51%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$45,454
Avg net price
$12,947/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
Key stats- Retention rate: 77%
- Programs offered: 42
Source:IPEDS · College Scorecard
Graduation rate
56%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$47,089
Avg net price
$13,530/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
Key stats- Retention rate: 75%
- Programs offered: 76
Source:IPEDS · College Scorecard
Acceptance rate
92%
Graduation rate
30%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$36,909
Avg net price
$21,269/yr
TuitionIn‑state$13,450
Out‑of‑state$13,450
Key stats- Retention rate: 46%
- Programs offered: 17
Source:Accreditor: Higher Learning Commission · IPEDS · College Scorecard
Graduation rate
65%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$52,927
Avg net price
$23,696/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
Key stats- Retention rate: 79%
- Programs offered: 71
Source:IPEDS · College Scorecard
Graduation rate
36%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$34,042
Avg net price
$14,810/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
Key stats- Retention rate: 50%
- Programs offered: 18
Source:IPEDS · College Scorecard
Graduation rate
49%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$39,196
Avg net price
$22,094/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
Key stats- Retention rate: 73%
- Programs offered: 21
Source:IPEDS · College Scorecard
Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all Louisiana schools on the Louisiana crime analysis page.
Crime Analysis Wages Near Central
Central is part of the Baton Rouge, LA metro area (BLS area code 12940). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to Louisiana statewide.
| Occupation | Median Wage | Source | COL-Adjusted (US=100) |
|---|
| Detective and Criminal Investigator | $63,760 | Baton Rouge, LA | $70,220 |
| Forensic Science Technician | $65,240 | Baton Rouge, LA | $71,850 |
| Statistician | $76,400 | LA statewide | $84,141 |
| Police and Sheriff’s Patrol Officer | $48,710 | Baton Rouge, LA | $53,645 |
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.
Central at a Glance
| Metric | Value | Source |
|---|
| Population | 29,603 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003) |
| Median household income | $90,091 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013) |
| Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ | 32.7% | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003) |
| Regional Price Parity (US=100) | 90.8 (below U.S. average) | BEA RPP 2024 |
Other Central-Area Cities With Crime Analysis Programs
- Baton Rouge, LA – 9.9 mi away (589,675 pop)
- Hammond, LA – 34.8 mi away (69,616 pop)
- Mandeville, LA – 57.8 mi away (95,576 pop)
- Morgan City, LA – 59.8 mi away (30,061 pop)
- Kenner, LA – 60.1 mi away (67,089 pop)
Frequently Asked Questions
How many accredited crime analysis schools are near Central, LA?
Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering crime analysis programs near Central. The closest is Southern University and A & M College in Baton Rouge, LA (9.4 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is University of Louisiana at Lafayette (63.3 miles). 5 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.
What are the highest-paying crime analysis roles near Central?
Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying crime analysis-related roles near Central are: Statistician ($76,400), Forensic Science Technician ($65,240), Detective and Criminal Investigator ($63,760). These reflect MSA-level medians where published, with Louisiana statewide fallback for occupations not reported at the metro level.
Should I look at programs in Baton Rouge instead of Central?
Baton Rouge, LA is 9.9 miles from Central 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 Central an affordable place to study crime analysis?
Central’s median household income of $90,091 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Central while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and Louisiana 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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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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