Best Online Criminal Justice Programs in Jonesboro, AR (2026)

Jonesboro, Arkansas has 5 accredited schools offering criminal justice programs, with tuition ranging from $7,754 to $22,823 per year for indexed programs. Jonesboro has a population of about 79,187. Median household income is $52,559 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 29.8% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Jonesboro, AR metro area, the top-earning criminal justice-related role is Attorney at a median $92,510 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).

Closest Criminal Justice Schools to Jonesboro

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

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

Criminal Justice Wages Near Jonesboro

Jonesboro is part of the Jonesboro, AR metro area (BLS area code 27860). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to Arkansas 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.

Jonesboro at a Glance

Other Jonesboro-Area Cities With Criminal Justice Programs

• Paragould, AR – 18.7 mi away (26,617 pop)
• West Memphis, AR – 53.5 mi away (25,284 pop)
• Atoka, TN – 57.2 mi away (20,478 pop)
• Bartlett, TN – 63.1 mi away (58,622 pop)
• Memphis, TN – 63.3 mi away (1,069,661 pop)

Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited criminal justice schools are near Jonesboro, AR?

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering criminal justice programs near Jonesboro. The closest is Arkansas State University in Jonesboro, AR (1.7 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Arkansas Northeastern College (42.9 miles). 5 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

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

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying criminal justice-related roles near Jonesboro are: Attorney ($92,510), Police Supervisor ($66,290), Information Security Analyst ($64,030). These reflect MSA-level medians where published, with Arkansas statewide fallback for occupations not reported at the metro level.

Should I look at programs in Paragould instead of Jonesboro?

Paragould, AR is 18.7 miles from Jonesboro 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 Jonesboro an affordable place to study criminal justice?

Jonesboro’s median household income of $52,559 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Jonesboro while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and Arkansas 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.