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

Maricopa, Arizona has 5 accredited schools offering criminal justice programs, with tuition ranging from $2,358 to $17,872 per year for indexed programs. Maricopa has a population of about 62,986. Median household income is $94,208 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 22.7% 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 Maricopa

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

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

Criminal Justice Wages Near Maricopa

Maricopa 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.

Maricopa at a Glance

Other Maricopa-Area Cities With Criminal Justice Programs

• Casa Grande, AZ – 17.5 mi away (57,635 pop)
• Chandler, AZ – 19.0 mi away (247,477 pop)
• Gilbert, AZ – 24.1 mi away (237,133 pop)
• Tempe, AZ – 24.2 mi away (182,498 pop)
• Goodyear, AZ – 25.0 mi away (77,258 pop)

Frequently Asked Questions

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

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering criminal justice programs near Maricopa. The closest is American InterContinental University System in Chandler, AZ (20.3 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is South Mountain Community College (23.3 miles). 3 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

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

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying criminal justice-related roles near Maricopa 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 Casa Grande instead of Maricopa?

Casa Grande, AZ is 17.5 miles from Maricopa 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 Maricopa an affordable place to study criminal justice?

Maricopa’s median household income of $94,208 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Maricopa 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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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.