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

Newark, Delaware has a population of about 30,309. The city’s median household income is $71,373 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 57.5% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. There are 5 accredited criminal justice programs within 100 miles of Newark, with tuition ranging from $12,330 to $27,358 per year. In the Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD metro area, the top-earning criminal justice-related role is Judge or Magistrate at a median $200,150 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2024).

Closest Criminal Justice Schools to Newark

The five accredited institutions below are the closest options indexed in our directory that offer criminal justice programs. Distances are calculated from Newark city center.

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

Criminal Justice Wages Near Newark

Newark is part of the Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD metro area (BLS area code 37980). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to Delaware statewide.

Source: BLS, May 2024 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.

Newark at a Glance

Other Newark-Area Cities With Criminal Justice Programs

• Wilmington, DE – 12.8 mi away (71,442 pop)
• Middletown, DE – 16.2 mi away (32,540 pop)
• Chester, PA – 23.5 mi away (33,988 pop)
• Norristown, PA – 37.9 mi away (34,370 pop)
• Dover, DE – 37.9 mi away (116,114 pop)

Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited criminal justice programs are near Newark, DE?

Our directory lists 5 criminal justice programs within 100 miles of Newark. The closest is Wilmington University in New Castle, DE (9.1 miles), and the farthest in our top picks is Lincoln University (12.7 miles). 0 of these programs are offered fully online.

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

Based on BLS OEWS May 2024 wage data, the top-paying criminal justice-related roles near Newark are: Judge or Magistrate ($200,150), Attorney ($148,030), Information Security Analyst ($124,270). These reflect MSA-level medians where published, with Delaware statewide fallback for occupations not reported at the metro level.

Should I look at programs in Wilmington instead of Newark?

Wilmington, DE is 12.8 miles from Newark 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 Newark an affordable place to study criminal justice?

Newark’s median household income of $71,373 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Newark 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.

Related Resources

• Online Criminal Justice Programs in Delaware
• Main Criminal Justice Degree Guide
• Criminal Justice Programs by State