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

Prescott, Arizona has 5 accredited schools offering criminal justice programs, with tuition ranging from $2,712 to $18,426 per year for indexed programs. Prescott has a population of about 46,744. Median household income is $69,151 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 41.1% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Prescott Valley-Prescott, AZ metro area, the top-earning criminal justice-related role is Attorney at a median $128,020 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).

Closest Criminal Justice Schools to Prescott

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

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

Criminal Justice Wages Near Prescott

Prescott is part of the Prescott Valley-Prescott, AZ metro area (BLS area code 39150). 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.

Prescott at a Glance

Other Prescott-Area Cities With Criminal Justice Programs

• Prescott Valley, AZ – 7.5 mi away (94,154 pop)
• Peoria, AZ – 55.6 mi away (164,173 pop)
• Surprise, AZ – 62.2 mi away (132,677 pop)
• Flagstaff, AZ – 63.0 mi away (78,065 pop)
• El Mirage, AZ – 68.7 mi away (35,043 pop)

Frequently Asked Questions

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

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering criminal justice programs near Prescott. The closest is Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Prescott in Prescott, AZ (2.2 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Northern Arizona University (61.3 miles). 4 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

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

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying criminal justice-related roles near Prescott are: Attorney ($128,020), Information Security Analyst ($125,260), Police Supervisor ($97,100). 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 Prescott Valley instead of Prescott?

Prescott Valley, AZ is 7.5 miles from Prescott 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 Prescott an affordable place to study criminal justice?

Prescott’s median household income of $69,151 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Prescott 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.