Best Crime Analysis Schools Near Pontiac, MI (2026)

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

Pontiac, Michigan has 5 accredited schools offering crime analysis programs. Pontiac has a population of about 61,914. Median household income is $42,791 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 16.2% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In Michigan, the top-earning crime analysis-related role is Statistician at a median $102,710 annually (BLS, May 2025).

Closest Crime Analysis Schools to Pontiac

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

Detroit, MI 17.9 miles from Pontiac
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
77.6 BOC Score
Graduation rate 68%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $71,030
Avg net price $15,232/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 83%
  • Programs offered: 65

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#2

Madonna University

Livonia, MI 19.3 miles from Pontiac
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
60.3 BOC Score
Graduation rate 61%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $59,058
Avg net price $17,755/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 72%
  • Programs offered: 68

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#3

Wayne State University

Detroit, MI 22.9 miles from Pontiac
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
64.4 BOC Score
Graduation rate 59%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $53,493
Avg net price $12,766/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 82%
  • Programs offered: 160

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#4

University of Michigan-Dearborn

Dearborn, MI 23.1 miles from Pontiac
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
71.4 BOC Score
Graduation rate 60%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $59,649
Avg net price $9,492/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 82%
  • Programs offered: 93

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#5

Eastern Michigan University

Ypsilanti, MI 32.5 miles from Pontiac
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
50.7 BOC Score
Graduation rate 54%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $51,793
Avg net price $15,407/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 68%
  • Programs offered: 156

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#6

Concordia University Ann Arbor

Ann Arbor, MI 32.9 miles from Pontiac
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
  • Accredited
42.3 BOC Score
Acceptance rate 69%
Graduation rate 49%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $56,075
Avg net price $32,811/yr
Tuition
In‑state$35,410
Out‑of‑state$35,410
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 54%
  • Programs offered: 48

Source:Accreditor: Higher Learning CommissionIPEDSCollege Scorecard

#7

Siena Heights University

Adrian, MI 63.5 miles from Pontiac
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
66.0 BOC Score
Graduation rate 71%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $57,529
Avg net price $17,124/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 71%
  • Programs offered: 73

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#8

Saginaw Valley State University

University Center, MI 68.7 miles from Pontiac
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
56.4 BOC Score
Graduation rate 51%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $51,955
Avg net price $10,775/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 76%
  • Programs offered: 76

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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

Crime Analysis Wages Near Pontiac

Pontiac is part of the Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI metro area (BLS area code 19820). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to Michigan statewide.

OccupationMedian WageSourceCOL-Adjusted (US=100)
Detective and Criminal Investigator$95,820Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI$95,533
Forensic Science TechnicianN/AMI statewide–
Statistician$102,710MI statewide$102,403
Police and Sheriff’s Patrol Officer$78,450Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI$78,215

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.

Pontiac at a Glance

MetricValueSource
Population61,914Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income$42,791Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+16.2%Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Regional Price Parity (US=100)100.3 (above U.S. average)BEA RPP 2024

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited crime analysis schools are near Pontiac, MI?

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering crime analysis programs near Pontiac. The closest is Oakland Community College in Auburn Hills, MI (3.2 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Wayne State University (22.9 miles). 5 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

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

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying crime analysis-related roles near Pontiac are: Statistician ($102,710), Detective and Criminal Investigator ($95,820), Police and Sheriff’s Patrol Officer ($78,450). These reflect MSA-level medians where published, with Michigan statewide fallback for occupations not reported at the metro level.

Should I look at programs in Auburn Hills instead of Pontiac?

Auburn Hills, MI is 2.8 miles from Pontiac 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 Pontiac an affordable place to study crime analysis?

Pontiac’s median household income of $42,791 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Pontiac while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and Michigan 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 Pontiac

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

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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