Best Online Criminal Justice Programs in Davie, FL (2026)

Davie, Florida has a population of about 106,412. The city’s median household income is $87,171 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 39.1% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. There are 5 accredited criminal justice programs within 100 miles of Davie. 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 Davie

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

SchoolCityDistanceTuitionOnline
Nova Southeastern UniversityFort Lauderdale, FL8.5 miContact school for pricing
Broward CollegeFort Lauderdale, FL9.4 miContact school for pricing
Keiser University-Ft LauderdaleFort Lauderdale, FL10.7 miContact school for pricing
St. Thomas UniversityMiami Gardens, FL10.9 miContact school for pricing
Florida Memorial UniversityMiami Gardens, FL11.2 miContact school for pricing

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


Criminal Justice Wages Near Davie

Davie 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.

OccupationMedian WageSourceCOL-Adjusted (US=100)
Attorney$129,920Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL$113,765
Judge or MagistrateN/AFL statewide
Police Supervisor$130,010Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL$113,844
Detective or Criminal Investigator$113,800Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL$99,650
Police or Sheriff’s Patrol Officer$94,290Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL$82,566
Correctional Officer$68,100Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL$59,632
Probation Officer$52,710Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL$46,156
Forensic Science Technician$74,190Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL$64,965
Paralegal or Legal Assistant$63,050Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL$55,210
Information Security Analyst$107,260Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL$93,923

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.


Davie at a Glance

MetricValueSource
Population106,412Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income$87,171Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+39.1%Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Regional Price Parity (US=100)114.2 (above U.S. average)BEA RPP 2024

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited criminal justice programs are near Davie, FL?

Our directory lists 5 criminal justice programs within 100 miles of Davie. The closest is Nova Southeastern University in Fort Lauderdale, FL (8.5 miles), and the farthest in our top picks is Florida Memorial University (11.2 miles). 0 of these programs are offered fully online.

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

Based on BLS OEWS May 2024 wage data, the top-paying criminal justice-related roles near Davie 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 Cooper City instead of Davie?

Cooper City, FL is 2.2 miles from Davie 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 Davie an affordable place to study criminal justice?

Davie’s median household income of $87,171 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Davie 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.