Best Crime Analysis Schools Near Hopewell, VA (2026)

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

Hopewell, Virginia has 5 accredited schools offering crime analysis programs. Hopewell has a population of about 22,944. Median household income is $48,681 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 12.5% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Richmond, VA metro area, the top-earning crime analysis-related role is Detective and Criminal Investigator at a median $91,080 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).

Closest Crime Analysis Schools to Hopewell

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

Virginia State University

Petersburg, VA 7.7 miles from Hopewell
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
42.6 BOC Score
Graduation rate 46%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $45,543
Avg net price $15,840/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 70%
  • Programs offered: 42

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#2

Virginia Union University

Richmond, VA 20.5 miles from Hopewell
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
37.4 BOC Score
Graduation rate 41%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $38,275
Avg net price $13,235/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 65%
  • Programs offered: 29

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#3

Randolph-Macon College

Ashland, VA 33.9 miles from Hopewell
  • 4 year
54.8 BOC Score
Graduation rate 73%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $58,448
Avg net price $27,866/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 82%
  • Programs offered: 40

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#4

Longwood University

Farmville, VA 60.4 miles from Hopewell
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
61.9 BOC Score
Graduation rate 67%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $52,347
Avg net price $19,066/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 79%
  • Programs offered: 33

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#5

Old Dominion University

Norfolk, VA 61.4 miles from Hopewell
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
57.9 BOC Score
Graduation rate 55%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $54,914
Avg net price $14,638/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 76%
  • Programs offered: 110

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#6

Norfolk State University

Norfolk, VA 64.9 miles from Hopewell
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
42.3 BOC Score
Graduation rate 43%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $44,666
Avg net price $15,282/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 72%
  • Programs offered: 41

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#7

Virginia Wesleyan University

Virginia Beach, VA 67.9 miles from Hopewell
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
43.7 BOC Score
Graduation rate 48%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $50,074
Avg net price $19,676/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 71%
  • Programs offered: 37

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#8

ECPI University

Virginia Beach, VA 69.1 miles from Hopewell
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
55.5 BOC Score
Graduation rate 53%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $42,837
Avg net price $22,965/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 55%
  • Programs offered: 36

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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

Crime Analysis Wages Near Hopewell

Hopewell is part of the Richmond, VA metro area (BLS area code 40060). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to Virginia statewide.

OccupationMedian WageSourceCOL-Adjusted (US=100)
Detective and Criminal Investigator$91,080Richmond, VA$93,034
Forensic Science Technician$70,160Richmond, VA$71,665
Statistician$81,620Richmond, VA$83,371
Police and Sheriff’s Patrol Officer$62,720Richmond, VA$64,065

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.

Hopewell at a Glance

MetricValueSource
Population22,944Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income$48,681Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+12.5%Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Regional Price Parity (US=100)97.9 (below U.S. average)BEA RPP 2024

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited crime analysis schools are near Hopewell, VA?

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering crime analysis programs near Hopewell. The closest is Virginia State University in Petersburg, VA (7.7 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Longwood University (60.4 miles). 4 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

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

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying crime analysis-related roles near Hopewell are: Detective and Criminal Investigator ($91,080), Statistician ($81,620), Forensic Science Technician ($70,160). These reflect MSA-level medians where published, with Virginia statewide fallback for occupations not reported at the metro level.

Should I look at programs in Petersburg instead of Hopewell?

Petersburg, VA is 7.9 miles from Hopewell 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 Hopewell an affordable place to study crime analysis?

Hopewell’s median household income of $48,681 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Hopewell while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and Virginia 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 Hopewell

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

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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