Best Online Criminal Justice Programs in Coconut Creek, FL (2026)

Coconut Creek, Florida has a population of about 57,587. The city’s median household income is $75,516 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 38.0% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. Our directory has 19 accredited schools offering criminal justice programs near Coconut Creek, with tuition ranging from $3,050 to $22,460 per year for indexed programs. In the Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL metro area, the top-earning criminal justice-related role is Police Supervisor at a median $130,010 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2024).

Closest Criminal Justice Schools to Coconut Creek

The 10 accredited institutions below are the closest among the 19 schools in our directory that offer criminal justice programs near Coconut Creek. Distances are calculated from Coconut Creek city center.

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

Criminal Justice Wages Near Coconut Creek

Coconut Creek is part of the Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL metro area (BLS area code 33100). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to Florida 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.

Coconut Creek at a Glance

Other Coconut Creek-Area Cities With Criminal Justice Programs

• Margate, FL – 2.9 mi away (57,870 pop)
• Deerfield Beach, FL – 3.9 mi away (79,764 pop)
• Pompano Beach, FL – 4.2 mi away (109,393 pop)
• Coral Springs, FL – 4.7 mi away (130,059 pop)
• Parkland, FL – 4.8 mi away (31,507 pop)

Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited criminal justice schools are near Coconut Creek, FL?

Our directory has 19 accredited schools offering criminal justice programs near Coconut Creek. The closest is Keiser University-Ft Lauderdale in Fort Lauderdale, FL (6.6 miles), and the farthest in our top picks is St. Thomas University (25.1 miles). 0 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying criminal justice roles near Coconut Creek?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2024 wage data, the top-paying criminal justice-related roles near Coconut Creek are: Police Supervisor ($130,010), Attorney ($129,920), Detective or Criminal Investigator ($113,800). These reflect MSA-level medians where published, with Florida statewide fallback for occupations not reported at the metro level.

Should I look at programs in Margate instead of Coconut Creek?

Margate, FL is 2.9 miles from Coconut Creek 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 Coconut Creek an affordable place to study criminal justice?

Coconut Creek’s median household income of $75,516 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Coconut Creek while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and Florida 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 Florida
• Main Criminal Justice Degree Guide
• Criminal Justice Programs by State

Data verified: May 5, 2026. Salary, employment, and tuition figures on this page are sourced from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (OEWS May 2024; 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.