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

Updated June 11, 2026 BLS data College Scorecard On this page

Montrose, Colorado has 3 accredited schools offering criminal justice programs, with tuition ranging from $2,700 to $13,717 per year for indexed programs. Montrose has a population of about 20,703. Median household income is $63,177 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 33.6% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In Colorado, the top-earning criminal justice-related role is Judge or Magistrate at a median $198,790 annually (BLS, May 2025).

Closest Criminal Justice Schools to Montrose

The 3 accredited institutions below are the closest among the 3 schools in our directory that offer criminal justice programs near Montrose. Distances are calculated from Montrose city center.

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 Montrose. Advertising never affects these rankings. Read the full methodology.

#1

Technical College of the Rockies

Delta, CO 22.2 miles from Montrose BOC Score84.8
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#2

Colorado Mesa University

Grand Junction, CO 56.6 miles from Montrose BOC Score56.7
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#3

Colorado Mountain College

Glenwood Springs, CO 79.8 miles from Montrose BOC Score52.3
Published tuition$2,700 - $13,717
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Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all Colorado schools on the Colorado criminal justice page.

Criminal Justice Wages Near Montrose

OccupationMedian Annual Wage (Colorado, statewide)
Attorney$168,520
Judge or Magistrate$198,790
Police Supervisor$126,810
Detective or Criminal Investigator$105,480
Police or Sheriff’s Patrol Officer$97,350
Correctional Officer$62,140
Probation Officer$71,680
Forensic Science Technician$84,010
Paralegal or Legal Assistant$78,190
Information Security Analyst$135,220

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.

Montrose at a Glance

MetricValueSource
Population20,703Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income$63,177Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+33.6%Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)

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Frequently Asked Questions

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

Our directory has 3 accredited schools offering criminal justice programs near Montrose. The closest is Technical College of the Rockies in Delta, CO (22.2 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Colorado Mountain College (79.8 miles). 2 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying criminal justice roles in Colorado?

Based on BLS May 2025 state wage data, the top-paying criminal justice-related roles in Colorado are: Judge or Magistrate ($198,790), Attorney ($168,520), Information Security Analyst ($135,220). Wages for Montrose workers will track these statewide medians, adjusted for local cost of living.

Should I look at programs in Grand Junction instead of Montrose?

Grand Junction, CO is 57.3 miles from Montrose 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 Montrose an affordable place to study criminal justice?

Montrose’s median household income of $63,177 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Montrose 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.

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