Best Crime Analysis Schools Near Greenwood, MS (2026)

Greenwood, Mississippi has 9 accredited schools offering crime analysis programs, with tuition ranging from $3,380 to $27,637 per year for indexed programs. Greenwood has a population of about 13,983. Median household income is $34,659 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 23.5% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In Mississippi, the top-earning crime analysis-related role is Statistician at a median $64,670 annually (BLS, May 2025).


Closest Crime Analysis Schools to Greenwood

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

#1

Mississippi Valley State University

Itta Bena, MS 7.2 miles from Greenwood BOC Score 36.0
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 35%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $31,919
Avg net price $9,686/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 65%
  • Programs offered: 15

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#2

Delta State University

Cleveland, MS 34.9 miles from Greenwood BOC Score 45.2
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 52%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $41,991
Avg net price $13,540/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 70%
  • Programs offered: 24

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#3

Coahoma Community College

Clarksdale, MS 55.5 miles from Greenwood BOC Score 44.1
  • 2 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 33%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $24,289
Avg net price $-274/yr
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 57

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#4

Jackson State University

Jackson, MS 84.0 miles from Greenwood BOC Score 27.7
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 39%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $39,060
Avg net price $23,836/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 66%
  • Programs offered: 30

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#5

Rust College

Holly Springs, MS 97.3 miles from Greenwood BOC Score 33.0
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 27%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $32,275
Avg net price $12,587/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 66%
  • Programs offered: 10

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#6

Blue Mountain Christian University

Blue Mountain, MS 104.4 miles from Greenwood BOC Score 37.4
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 55%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $40,421
Avg net price $24,016/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 71%
  • Programs offered: 19

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#7

Alcorn State University

Alcorn State, MS 125.9 miles from Greenwood BOC Score 45.6
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 49%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $36,421
Avg net price $13,265/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 78%
  • Programs offered: 13

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#8

Copiah-Lincoln Community College

Wesson, MS 126.5 miles from Greenwood BOC Score 63.6
  • 2 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 45%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $31,241
Avg net price $3,894/yr
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 62

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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


Crime Analysis Wages Near Greenwood

OccupationMedian Annual Wage (Mississippi, statewide)
Detective and Criminal Investigator$58,640
Forensic Science Technician$52,850
Statistician$64,670
Police and Sheriff’s Patrol Officer$46,140

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.


Greenwood at a Glance

MetricValueSource
Population13,983Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income$34,659Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+23.5%Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited crime analysis schools are near Greenwood, MS?

Our directory has 9 accredited schools offering crime analysis programs near Greenwood. The closest is Mississippi Valley State University in Itta Bena, MS (8.2 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Rust College (97.4 miles). 8 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying crime analysis roles in Mississippi?

Based on BLS May 2025 state wage data, the top-paying crime analysis-related roles in Mississippi are: Statistician ($64,670), Detective and Criminal Investigator ($58,640), Forensic Science Technician ($52,850). Wages for Greenwood workers will track these statewide medians, adjusted for local cost of living.

Should I look at programs in Greenville instead of Greenwood?

Greenville, MS is 49.9 miles from Greenwood 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 Greenwood an affordable place to study crime analysis?

Greenwood’s median household income of $34,659 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Greenwood while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and Mississippi 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 Greenwood

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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 2024โ€“2034) and the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (2023 cohort). The source agency and data year are cited inline with every statistic.