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

Prichard, Alabama has 5 accredited schools offering criminal justice programs, with tuition ranging from $2,348 to $18,002 per year for indexed programs. Prichard has a population of about 19,121. Median household income is $35,331 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 9.4% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Mobile, AL metro area, the top-earning criminal justice-related role is Attorney at a median $130,490 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).

Closest Criminal Justice Schools to Prichard

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

Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all Alabama schools on the Alabama criminal justice page.

Criminal Justice Wages Near Prichard

Prichard is part of the Mobile, AL metro area (BLS area code 33660). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to Alabama statewide.

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.

Prichard at a Glance

Other Prichard-Area Cities With Criminal Justice Programs

• Pascagoula, MS – 37.6 mi away (49,504 pop)
• Biloxi, MS – 54.2 mi away (45,975 pop)
• Pensacola, FL – 60.5 mi away (352,187 pop)
• Gulfport, MS – 60.8 mi away (222,131 pop)
• Hattiesburg, MS – 79.4 mi away (81,995 pop)

Frequently Asked Questions

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

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering criminal justice programs near Prichard. The closest is University of South Alabama in Mobile, AL (6.3 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Pensacola State College (58.8 miles). 4 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying criminal justice roles near Prichard?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying criminal justice-related roles near Prichard are: Attorney ($130,490), Information Security Analyst ($121,810), Detective or Criminal Investigator ($98,310). These reflect MSA-level medians where published, with Alabama statewide fallback for occupations not reported at the metro level.

Should I look at programs in Pascagoula instead of Prichard?

Pascagoula, MS is 37.6 miles from Prichard 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 Prichard an affordable place to study criminal justice?

Prichard’s median household income of $35,331 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Prichard 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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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.