Best Online Criminal Justice Programs in Milford, DE (2026)

Milford, Delaware has 5 accredited schools offering criminal justice programs, with tuition ranging from $3,744 to $13,177 per year for indexed programs. Milford has a population of about 12,193. Median household income is $55,265 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 30.0% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In Delaware, the top-earning criminal justice-related role is Attorney at a median $173,510 annually (BLS, May 2025).


Closest Criminal Justice Schools to Milford

The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer criminal justice programs near Milford, ranked by BOC Score and straight-line distance from Milford city center. The list is rebuilt from federal IPEDS data on every site update.

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

#1

Polytech Adult Education

Woodside, DE 13.0 miles from Milford BOC Score 60.8
  • 2 year
Graduation rate 74%
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 39

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#2

Delaware Technical Community College-Terry

Dover, DE 21.3 miles from Milford BOC Score 48.4
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 28%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $41,448
Avg net price $11,578/yr
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 74

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#3

Wilmington University

New Castle, DE 54.1 miles from Milford BOC Score 45.6
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 46%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $53,844
Avg net price $15,644/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 57%
  • Programs offered: 54

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#4

Strayer University-Delaware

Wilmington, DE 58.0 miles from Milford BOC Score 25.6
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
  • Accredited
Graduation rate 20%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $40,092
Avg net price $22,593/yr
Tuition
In‑state$13,920
Out‑of‑state$13,920
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 16

Source:Accreditor: Middle States Commission on Higher EducationIPEDSCollege Scorecard

#5

Goldey-Beacom College

Wilmington, DE 58.2 miles from Milford BOC Score 66.6
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 65%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $59,892
Avg net price $15,554/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 74%
  • Programs offered: 15

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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


Criminal Justice Wages Near Milford

OccupationMedian Annual Wage (Delaware, statewide)
Attorney$173,510
Judge or Magistrate$131,340
Police Supervisor$131,080
Detective or Criminal Investigator$122,050
Police or Sheriff’s Patrol Officer$92,970
Correctional Officer$65,880
Probation Officer$81,880
Forensic Science TechnicianN/A
Paralegal or Legal Assistant$63,110
Information Security Analyst$137,030

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.


Milford at a Glance

MetricValueSource
Population12,193Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income$55,265Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+30.0%Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited criminal justice schools are near Milford, DE?

Accredited schools offering criminal justice programs near Milford are listed on this page, ranked by BOC Score and distance from the city center. The list is rebuilt from federal IPEDS and College Scorecard data on every site update, so it stays current as programs open and close.

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

Based on BLS May 2025 state wage data, the top-paying criminal justice-related roles in Delaware are: Attorney ($173,510), Information Security Analyst ($137,030), Judge or Magistrate ($131,340). Wages for Milford workers will track these statewide medians, adjusted for local cost of living.

Should I look at programs in Lewes instead of Milford?

Lewes, DE is 17.5 miles from Milford 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 Milford an affordable place to study criminal justice?

Milford’s median household income of $55,265 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Milford while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and Delaware 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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Other Programs Available in Milford

Compare every accredited online degree program with city-level data for Milford:

Data verified: July 23, 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.