Best Online Criminal Justice Programs in Avondale, AZ (2026)

Avondale, Arizona has 5 accredited schools offering criminal justice programs, with tuition ranging from $2,358 to $17,872 per year for indexed programs. Avondale has a population of about 90,644. Median household income is $81,260 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 21.2% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ metro area, the top-earning criminal justice-related role is Attorney at a median $135,670 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).

Closest Criminal Justice Schools to Avondale

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

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

Criminal Justice Wages Near Avondale

Avondale is part of the Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ metro area (BLS area code 38060). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to Arizona 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.

Avondale at a Glance

Other Avondale-Area Cities With Criminal Justice Programs

• Goodyear, AZ – 8.9 mi away (77,258 pop)
• El Mirage, AZ – 14.2 mi away (35,043 pop)
• Glendale, AZ – 14.6 mi away (245,895 pop)
• Phoenix, AZ – 18.7 mi away (4,054,083 pop)
• Buckeye, AZ – 18.7 mi away (64,629 pop)

Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited criminal justice schools are near Avondale, AZ?

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering criminal justice programs near Avondale. The closest is Estrella Mountain Community College in Avondale, AZ (6.8 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is South Mountain Community College (16.7 miles). 3 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

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

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying criminal justice-related roles near Avondale are: Attorney ($135,670), Information Security Analyst ($130,360), Police Supervisor ($114,520). These reflect MSA-level medians where published, with Arizona statewide fallback for occupations not reported at the metro level.

Should I look at programs in Goodyear instead of Avondale?

Goodyear, AZ is 8.9 miles from Avondale 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 Avondale an affordable place to study criminal justice?

Avondale’s median household income of $81,260 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Avondale while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and Arizona 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.

Learn More About Criminal Justice Programs

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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.