Best Criminal Justice Schools Near Bullhead City, AZ (2026)

Updated September 6, 2026 BLS data College Scorecard On this page

Bullhead City, Arizona has 5 accredited schools offering criminal justice programs. Bullhead City has a population of about 42,193. Median household income is $47,717 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 14.6% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In Arizona, the top-earning criminal justice-related role is Information Security Analyst at a median $125,260 annually (BLS, May 2025).

Closest Criminal Justice Schools to Bullhead City

The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer criminal justice programs near Bullhead City, ranked by BOC Score and straight-line distance from Bullhead City 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 Bullhead City. 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

Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Prescott

Prescott, AZ 123.8 miles from Bullhead City
  • 4 year
57.8 BOC Score
Graduation rate 71%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $84,131
Avg net price $40,287/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 83%
  • Programs offered: 24

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#2

Yavapai College

Prescott, AZ 125.1 miles from Bullhead City
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
  • Accredited
57.1 BOC Score
Graduation rate 33%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $39,890
Avg net price $8,683/yr
Tuition
In‑state$2,948
Out‑of‑state$9,486
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 61

Source:Accreditor: Higher Learning CommissionIPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#3

Northern Arizona University

Flagstaff, AZ 163.5 miles from Bullhead City
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
60.3 BOC Score
Graduation rate 60%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $54,384
Avg net price $14,158/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 74%
  • Programs offered: 176

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#4

Glendale Community College

Glendale, AZ 171.8 miles from Bullhead City
  • 4 year
42.8 BOC Score
Graduation rate 22%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $43,108
Avg net price $11,650/yr
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 92

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#5

Paradise Valley Community College

Phoenix, AZ 176.6 miles from Bullhead City
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
51.5 BOC Score
Graduation rate 25%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $47,196
Avg net price $12,180/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 65%
  • Programs offered: 67

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#6

Grand Canyon University

Phoenix, AZ 177.0 miles from Bullhead City
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
33.9 BOC Score
Graduation rate 45%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $42,186
Avg net price $22,472/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 70%
  • Programs offered: 108

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#7

Phoenix College

Phoenix, AZ 180.3 miles from Bullhead City
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
52.7 BOC Score
Graduation rate 20%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $40,870
Avg net price $12,055/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 99

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#8

GateWay Community College

Phoenix, AZ 185.7 miles from Bullhead City
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
49.9 BOC Score
Graduation rate 29%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $46,147
Avg net price $13,339/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 61%
  • Programs offered: 57

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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

Criminal Justice Wages Near Bullhead City

Bullhead City is part of the Lake Havasu City-Kingman, AZ metro area (BLS area code 29420). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to Arizona statewide.

Occupation Median Wage Source COL-Adjusted (US=100)
Attorney $107,620 Lake Havasu City-Kingman, AZ $114,368
Judge or Magistrate $89,990 Lake Havasu City-Kingman, AZ $95,632
Police Supervisor $100,770 Lake Havasu City-Kingman, AZ $107,088
Detective or Criminal Investigator $102,340 AZ statewide $108,757
Police or Sheriff’s Patrol Officer $72,500 Lake Havasu City-Kingman, AZ $77,046
Correctional Officer $47,260 Lake Havasu City-Kingman, AZ $50,223
Probation Officer $55,090 Lake Havasu City-Kingman, AZ $58,544
Forensic Science Technician $63,250 AZ statewide $67,216
Paralegal or Legal Assistant $46,590 Lake Havasu City-Kingman, AZ $49,511
Information Security Analyst $125,260 AZ statewide $133,114

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.

Bullhead City at a Glance

Metric Value Source
Population 42,193 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income $47,717 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ 14.6% Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Regional Price Parity (US=100) 94.1 (below U.S. average) BEA RPP 2024

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited criminal justice schools are near Bullhead City, AZ?

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering criminal justice programs near Bullhead City. The closest is Mohave Community College in Kingman, AZ (30.9 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is College of Southern Nevada (81.4 miles). 4 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying criminal justice roles near Bullhead City?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying criminal justice-related roles near Bullhead City are: Information Security Analyst ($125,260), Attorney ($107,620), Detective or Criminal Investigator ($102,340). 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 Kingman instead of Bullhead City?

Kingman, AZ is 30.6 miles from Bullhead City 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 Bullhead City an affordable place to study criminal justice?

Bullhead City’s median household income of $47,717 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Bullhead City 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.

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Other Programs Available in Bullhead City

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

Data verified: September 6, 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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