University of Alaska Anchorage
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Best Online Criminal Justice Programs in Anchorage, AK (2026)
Anchorage, Alaska has 2 accredited schools offering criminal justice programs. Anchorage has a population of about 289,069. Median household income is $98,152 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 37.7% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In Alaska, the top-earning criminal justice-related role is Judge or Magistrate at a median $183,310 annually (BLS, May 2025).
Closest Criminal Justice Schools to Anchorage
The 2 accredited institutions below are the closest among the 2 schools in our directory that offer criminal justice programs near Anchorage. Distances are calculated from Anchorage 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 Anchorage. Advertising never affects these rankings. Read the full methodology.
Charter College
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Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all Alaska schools on the Alaska criminal justice page.
Criminal Justice Wages Near Anchorage
Anchorage is part of the Anchorage, AK metro area (BLS area code 11260). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to Alaska statewide.
| Occupation | Median Wage | Source | COL-Adjusted (US=100) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Attorney | $153,590 | Anchorage, AK | $145,721 |
| Judge or Magistrate | $183,310 | AK statewide | $173,918 |
| Police Supervisor | $161,100 | Anchorage, AK | $152,846 |
| Detective or Criminal Investigator | $125,240 | Anchorage, AK | $118,824 |
| Police or Sheriff’s Patrol Officer | $115,020 | Anchorage, AK | $109,127 |
| Correctional Officer | $68,850 | Anchorage, AK | $65,323 |
| Probation Officer | $76,650 | Anchorage, AK | $72,723 |
| Forensic Science Technician | N/A | AK statewide | – |
| Paralegal or Legal Assistant | $66,210 | Anchorage, AK | $62,818 |
| Information Security Analyst | $121,710 | Anchorage, AK | $115,474 |
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.
Anchorage at a Glance
| Metric | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 289,069 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003) |
| Median household income | $98,152 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013) |
| Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ | 37.7% | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003) |
| Regional Price Parity (US=100) | 105.4 (above U.S. average) | BEA RPP 2024 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How many accredited criminal justice schools are near Anchorage, AK?
Our directory has 2 accredited schools offering criminal justice programs near Anchorage. The closest is University of Alaska Anchorage in Anchorage, AK (23.8 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Charter College (24.5 miles). 2 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.
What are the highest-paying criminal justice roles near Anchorage?
Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying criminal justice-related roles near Anchorage are: Judge or Magistrate ($183,310), Police Supervisor ($161,100), Attorney ($153,590). These reflect MSA-level medians where published, with Alaska statewide fallback for occupations not reported at the metro level.
Is Anchorage an affordable place to study criminal justice?
Anchorage’s median household income of $98,152 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Anchorage while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and Alaska 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.
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