Best Crime Analysis Schools Near New Bedford, MA (2026)

New Bedford, Massachusetts has 46 accredited schools offering crime analysis programs, with tuition ranging from $5,832 to $63,550 per year for indexed programs. New Bedford has a population of about 100,731. Median household income is $56,025 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 16.8% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Providence-Warwick, RI-MA metro area, the top-earning crime analysis-related role is Statistician at a median $94,490 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).


Closest Crime Analysis Schools to New Bedford

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

#1

Bridgewater State University

Bridgewater, MA 22.0 miles from New Bedford BOC Score 63.2
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
  • Accredited
Acceptance rate 88%
Graduation rate 54%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $57,466
Avg net price $16,383/yr
Tuition
In‑state$11,808
Out‑of‑state$17,948
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 76%
  • Programs offered: 37

Source:Accreditor: New England Commission on Higher EducationIPEDSCollege Scorecard

#2

Curry College

Milton, MA 40.4 miles from New Bedford BOC Score 44.5
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
  • Accredited
Acceptance rate 88%
Graduation rate 50%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $54,400
Avg net price $29,207/yr
Tuition
In‑state$47,970
Out‑of‑state$47,970
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 67%
  • Programs offered: 21

Source:Accreditor: New England Commission on Higher EducationIPEDSCollege Scorecard

#3

University of Massachusetts-Boston

Boston, MA 44.7 miles from New Bedford BOC Score 60.5
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 56%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $65,865
Avg net price $17,707/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 72%
  • Programs offered: 36

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#4

Northeastern University

Boston, MA 46.9 miles from New Bedford BOC Score 80.4
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 91%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $92,538
Avg net price $30,915/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 97%
  • Programs offered: 46

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#5

Northeastern University Professional Programs

Boston, MA 46.9 miles from New Bedford BOC Score 79.9
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 63%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $92,538
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 40

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#6

Boston College

Chestnut Hill, MA 47.6 miles from New Bedford BOC Score 78.5
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 91%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $103,937
Avg net price $41,704/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 96%
  • Programs offered: 44

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#7

Boston University

Boston, MA 47.7 miles from New Bedford BOC Score 81.6
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
  • Accredited
Acceptance rate 11%
Graduation rate 89%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $83,238
Avg net price $24,402/yr
Tuition
In‑state$68,102
Out‑of‑state$68,102
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 95%
  • Programs offered: 85

Source:Accreditor: New England Commission on Higher EducationIPEDSCollege Scorecard

#8

Fisher College

Boston, MA 47.9 miles from New Bedford BOC Score 29.4
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 36%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $49,669
Avg net price $26,649/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 55%
  • Programs offered: 20

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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


Crime Analysis Wages Near New Bedford

New Bedford is part of the Providence-Warwick, RI-MA metro area (BLS area code 39300). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to Massachusetts statewide.

OccupationMedian WageSourceCOL-Adjusted (US=100)
Detective and Criminal Investigator$88,450Providence-Warwick, RI-MA$86,886
Forensic Science Technician$79,320MA statewide$77,917
Statistician$94,490Providence-Warwick, RI-MA$92,819
Police and Sheriff’s Patrol Officer$76,850Providence-Warwick, RI-MA$75,491

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 Bedford at a Glance

MetricValueSource
Population100,731Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income$56,025Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+16.8%Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Regional Price Parity (US=100)101.8 (above U.S. average)BEA RPP 2024

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited crime analysis schools are near New Bedford, MA?

Our directory has 46 accredited schools offering crime analysis programs near New Bedford. The closest is University of Massachusetts-Dartmouth in North Dartmouth, MA (4.3 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Curry College (40.3 miles). 7 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

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

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying crime analysis-related roles near New Bedford are: Statistician ($94,490), Detective and Criminal Investigator ($88,450), Forensic Science Technician ($79,320). These reflect MSA-level medians where published, with Massachusetts statewide fallback for occupations not reported at the metro level.

Should I look at programs in Fall River instead of New Bedford?

Fall River, MA is 8.7 miles from New Bedford 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 Bedford an affordable place to study crime analysis?

New Bedford’s median household income of $56,025 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in New Bedford while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and Massachusetts 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 Bedford

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

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.