Best Crime Analysis Schools Near Burlington, NC (2026)

Burlington, North Carolina has 55 accredited schools offering crime analysis programs, with tuition ranging from $1,966 to $45,312 per year for indexed programs. Burlington has a population of about 58,599. Median household income is $54,941 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 28.7% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In North Carolina, the top-earning crime analysis-related role is Statistician at a median $115,690 annually (BLS, May 2025).


Closest Crime Analysis Schools to Burlington

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

#1

North Carolina A & T State University

Greensboro, NC 16.8 miles from Burlington BOC Score 55.8
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 57%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $44,440
Avg net price $10,846/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 79%
  • Programs offered: 35

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#2

Greensboro College

Greensboro, NC 18.5 miles from Burlington BOC Score 38.3
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
  • Accredited
Acceptance rate 70%
Graduation rate 43%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $46,566
Avg net price $17,882/yr
Tuition
In‑state$21,000
Out‑of‑state$21,000
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 64%
  • Programs offered: 14

Source:Accreditor: Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on CollegesIPEDSCollege Scorecard

#3

Guilford College

Greensboro, NC 23.5 miles from Burlington BOC Score 38.2
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
  • Accredited
Acceptance rate 80%
Graduation rate 47%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $47,590
Avg net price $22,270/yr
Tuition
In‑state$41,362
Out‑of‑state$41,362
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 65%
  • Programs offered: 12

Source:Accreditor: Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on CollegesIPEDSCollege Scorecard

#4

High Point University

High Point, NC 31.0 miles from Burlington BOC Score 62.5
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
  • Accredited
Acceptance rate 75%
Graduation rate 72%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $61,389
Avg net price $38,707/yr
Tuition
In‑state$45,312
Out‑of‑state$45,312
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 85%
  • Programs offered: 36

Source:Accreditor: Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on CollegesIPEDSCollege Scorecard

#5

North Carolina Central University

Durham, NC 32.5 miles from Burlington BOC Score 46.1
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 52%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $42,968
Avg net price $15,359/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 74%
  • Programs offered: 27

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#6

Winston-Salem State University

Winston-Salem, NC 42.3 miles from Burlington BOC Score 52.9
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 57%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $45,344
Avg net price $13,479/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 76%
  • Programs offered: 23

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#7

Salem College

Winston-Salem, NC 43.1 miles from Burlington BOC Score 48.3
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 62%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $44,640
Avg net price $18,277/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 67%
  • Programs offered: 16

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#8

Carolina University

Winston-Salem, NC 43.6 miles from Burlington BOC Score 26.5
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 39%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $32,864
Avg net price $20,828/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 56%
  • Programs offered: 8

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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


Crime Analysis Wages Near Burlington

Burlington is part of the Burlington, NC metro area (BLS area code 15500). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to North Carolina statewide.

OccupationMedian WageSourceCOL-Adjusted (US=100)
Detective and Criminal Investigator$63,780Burlington, NC$68,433
Forensic Science Technician$59,240NC statewide$63,562
Statistician$115,690NC statewide$124,131
Police and Sheriff’s Patrol Officer$65,700Burlington, NC$70,494

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.


Burlington at a Glance

MetricValueSource
Population58,599Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income$54,941Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+28.7%Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Regional Price Parity (US=100)93.2 (below U.S. average)BEA RPP 2024

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited crime analysis schools are near Burlington, NC?

Our directory has 55 accredited schools offering crime analysis programs near Burlington. The closest is Alamance Community College in Graham, NC (6.3 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Randolph Community College (34.4 miles). 10 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

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

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying crime analysis-related roles near Burlington are: Statistician ($115,690), Police and Sheriff’s Patrol Officer ($65,700), Detective and Criminal Investigator ($63,780). These reflect MSA-level medians where published, with North Carolina statewide fallback for occupations not reported at the metro level.

Should I look at programs in Greensboro instead of Burlington?

Greensboro, NC is 20.1 miles from Burlington 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 Burlington an affordable place to study crime analysis?

Burlington’s median household income of $54,941 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Burlington while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and North Carolina 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 Burlington

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

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.