Best Online Criminal Justice Programs in Albertville, AL (2026)

Albertville, Alabama has 5 accredited schools offering criminal justice programs, with tuition ranging from $4,980 to $23,751 per year for indexed programs. Albertville has a population of about 22,584. Median household income is $57,103 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 20.9% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In Alabama, the top-earning criminal justice-related role is Attorney at a median $131,970 annually (BLS, May 2025).


Closest Criminal Justice Schools to Albertville

The 5 accredited institutions below are the closest among the 5 schools in our directory that offer criminal justice programs near Albertville. Distances are calculated from Albertville city center.

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 Albertville. Advertising never affects these rankings. Read the full methodology.

#1

Northeast Alabama Community College

Rainsville, AL 27.4 miles from Albertville BOC Score46.6
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#2

George C Wallace State Community College-Hanceville

Hanceville, AL 35.4 miles from Albertville BOC Score52.6
Published tuition$4,980 - $18,748
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#3

Jacksonville State University

Jacksonville, AL 39.8 miles from Albertville BOC Score47.3
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#4

Alabama A & M University

Normal, AL 41.2 miles from Albertville BOC Score32.6
Published tuition$10,024 - $23,751
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#5

John C Calhoun State Community College

Tanner, AL 49.9 miles from Albertville BOC Score50.8
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Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all Alabama schools on the Alabama criminal justice page.


Criminal Justice Wages Near Albertville

OccupationMedian Annual Wage (Alabama, statewide)
Attorney$131,970
Judge or Magistrate$52,850
Police Supervisor$75,970
Detective or Criminal Investigator$66,290
Police or Sheriff’s Patrol Officer$51,270
Correctional Officer$46,660
Probation Officer$61,050
Forensic Science Technician$59,560
Paralegal or Legal Assistant$47,260
Information Security Analyst$122,730

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.


Albertville at a Glance

MetricValueSource
Population22,584Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income$57,103Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+20.9%Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited criminal justice schools are near Albertville, AL?

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering criminal justice programs near Albertville. The closest is Northeast Alabama Community College in Rainsville, AL (27.4 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is John C Calhoun State Community College (49.9 miles). 4 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying criminal justice roles in Alabama?

Based on BLS May 2025 state wage data, the top-paying criminal justice-related roles in Alabama are: Attorney ($131,970), Information Security Analyst ($122,730), Police Supervisor ($75,970). Wages for Albertville workers will track these statewide medians, adjusted for local cost of living.

Should I look at programs in Madison instead of Albertville?

Madison, AL is 44.1 miles from Albertville and has its own set of local criminal justice programs – see the city’s page. For online programs, distance matters less; for hybrid or in-person formats, comparing both can help.

Is Albertville an affordable place to study criminal justice?

Albertville’s median household income of $57,103 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Albertville while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and Alabama 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 Albertville

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Data verified: June 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.