Best Online Criminal Justice Programs in Fountain, CO (2026)

Fountain, Colorado has 5 accredited schools offering criminal justice programs, with tuition ranging from $4,308 to $23,713 per year for indexed programs. Fountain has a population of about 29,327. Median household income is $85,246 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 32.6% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Colorado Springs, CO metro area, the top-earning criminal justice-related role is Judge or Magistrate at a median $190,230 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).

Closest Criminal Justice Schools to Fountain

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

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

Criminal Justice Wages Near Fountain

Fountain is part of the Colorado Springs, CO metro area (BLS area code 17820). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to Colorado 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.

Fountain at a Glance

Other Fountain-Area Cities With Criminal Justice Programs

• Colorado Springs, CO – 13.3 mi away (624,789 pop)
• Pueblo, CO – 28.9 mi away (141,280 pop)
• Canon City, CO – 33.9 mi away (27,600 pop)
• Castle Rock, CO – 48.6 mi away (57,666 pop)
• Parker, CO – 57.0 mi away (51,163 pop)

Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited criminal justice schools are near Fountain, CO?

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering criminal justice programs near Fountain. The closest is Pikes Peak State College in Colorado Springs, CO (8.0 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Arapahoe Community College (66.3 miles). 5 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

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

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying criminal justice-related roles near Fountain are: Judge or Magistrate ($190,230), Information Security Analyst ($130,880), Police Supervisor ($122,420). These reflect MSA-level medians where published, with Colorado statewide fallback for occupations not reported at the metro level.

Should I look at programs in Colorado Springs instead of Fountain?

Colorado Springs, CO is 13.3 miles from Fountain 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 Fountain an affordable place to study criminal justice?

Fountain’s median household income of $85,246 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Fountain while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and Colorado 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.