Best Crime Analysis Schools Near Nixa, MO (2026)

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

Nixa, Missouri has 5 accredited schools offering crime analysis programs. Nixa has a population of about 24,131. Median household income is $80,491 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 34.8% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In Missouri, the top-earning crime analysis-related role is Statistician at a median $66,330 annually (BLS, May 2025).

Closest Crime Analysis Schools to Nixa

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

Missouri State University-Springfield

Springfield, MO 10.6 miles from Nixa
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
56.3 BOC Score
Graduation rate 60%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $49,827
Avg net price $17,613/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 78%
  • Programs offered: 200

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#2

Drury University

Springfield, MO 12.0 miles from Nixa
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
48.1 BOC Score
Graduation rate 61%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $40,694
Avg net price $20,831/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 78%
  • Programs offered: 57

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#3

College of the Ozarks

Point Lookout, MO 29.9 miles from Nixa
  • 4 year
55.7 BOC Score
Graduation rate 64%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $41,592
Avg net price $6,100/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 89%
  • Programs offered: 55

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#4

Cottey College

Nevada, MO 80.4 miles from Nixa
  • 4 year
  • Accredited
36.7 BOC Score
Acceptance rate 69%
Graduation rate 59%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $35,422
Avg net price $13,805/yr
Tuition
In‑state$27,562
Out‑of‑state$27,562
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 64%
  • Programs offered: 17

Source:Accreditor: Higher Learning CommissionIPEDSCollege Scorecard

#5

William Woods University

Fulton, MO 145.2 miles from Nixa
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
33.1 BOC Score
Graduation rate 52%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $42,401
Avg net price $26,569/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 66%
  • Programs offered: 38

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#6

Avila University

Kansas City, MO 147.1 miles from Nixa
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
  • Accredited
53.3 BOC Score
Acceptance rate 88%
Graduation rate 47%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $52,773
Avg net price $16,053/yr
Tuition
In‑state$42,000
Out‑of‑state$42,000
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 70%
  • Programs offered: 34

Source:Accreditor: Higher Learning CommissionIPEDSCollege Scorecard

#7

University of Missouri-Kansas City

Kansas City, MO 154.2 miles from Nixa
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
64.9 BOC Score
Graduation rate 58%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $59,637
Avg net price $13,310/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 76%
  • Programs offered: 103

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#8

Maryville University of Saint Louis

Saint Louis, MO 188.1 miles from Nixa
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
64.7 BOC Score
Graduation rate 62%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $62,105
Avg net price $22,066/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 84%
  • Programs offered: 71

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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

Crime Analysis Wages Near Nixa

Nixa is part of the Springfield, MO metro area (BLS area code 44180). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to Missouri statewide.

OccupationMedian WageSourceCOL-Adjusted (US=100)
Detective and Criminal Investigator$63,920Springfield, MO$72,144
Forensic Science Technician$62,750MO statewide$70,824
Statistician$66,330MO statewide$74,865
Police and Sheriff’s Patrol Officer$58,460Springfield, MO$65,982

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.

Nixa at a Glance

MetricValueSource
Population24,131Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income$80,491Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+34.8%Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Regional Price Parity (US=100)88.6 (below U.S. average)BEA RPP 2024

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited crime analysis schools are near Nixa, MO?

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering crime analysis programs near Nixa. The closest is Missouri State University-Springfield in Springfield, MO (10.6 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is NorthWest Arkansas Community College (68.0 miles). 4 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

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

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying crime analysis-related roles near Nixa are: Statistician ($66,330), Detective and Criminal Investigator ($63,920), Forensic Science Technician ($62,750). These reflect MSA-level medians where published, with Missouri statewide fallback for occupations not reported at the metro level.

Should I look at programs in Springfield instead of Nixa?

Springfield, MO is 10.3 miles from Nixa 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 Nixa an affordable place to study crime analysis?

Nixa’s median household income of $80,491 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Nixa while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and Missouri 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 Nixa

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

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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