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

Lauderhill, Florida has 5 accredited schools offering criminal justice programs. Lauderhill has a population of about 73,961. Median household income is $49,685 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 19.0% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL metro area, the top-earning criminal justice-related role is Judge or Magistrate at a median $196,890 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).


Closest Criminal Justice Schools to Lauderhill

The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer criminal justice programs near Lauderhill, ranked by BOC Score and straight-line distance from Lauderhill 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 Lauderhill. Advertising never affects these rankings. Read the full methodology.

#1

Keiser University-Ft Lauderdale

Fort Lauderdale, FL 4.2 miles from Lauderhill BOC Score 52.8
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 40%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $39,696
Avg net price $30,498/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 74%
  • Programs offered: 58

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#2

Broward College

Fort Lauderdale, FL 5.8 miles from Lauderhill BOC Score 53.1
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
  • Accredited
Graduation rate 38%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $41,939
Avg net price $14,506/yr
Tuition
In‑state$2,830
Out‑of‑state$8,952
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 103

Source:Accreditor: Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on CollegesIPEDSCollege Scorecard

#3

Nova Southeastern University

Fort Lauderdale, FL 6.8 miles from Lauderhill BOC Score 55.7
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 64%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $59,209
Avg net price $30,371/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 76%
  • Programs offered: 65

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#4

St. Thomas University

Miami Gardens, FL 16.5 miles from Lauderhill BOC Score 37.8
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
  • Accredited
Acceptance rate 98%
Graduation rate 46%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $54,272
Avg net price $26,312/yr
Tuition
In‑state$34,770
Out‑of‑state$34,770
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 56%
  • Programs offered: 20

Source:Accreditor: Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on CollegesIPEDSCollege Scorecard

#5

Lynn University

Boca Raton, FL 16.5 miles from Lauderhill BOC Score 38.4
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
  • Accredited
Acceptance rate 73%
Graduation rate 52%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $49,006
Avg net price $44,089/yr
Tuition
In‑state$44,480
Out‑of‑state$44,480
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 74%
  • Programs offered: 29

Source:Accreditor: Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on CollegesIPEDSCollege Scorecard

#6

Florida Atlantic University

Boca Raton, FL 16.6 miles from Lauderhill BOC Score 72.8
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 63%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $56,746
Avg net price $8,752/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 84%
  • Programs offered: 53

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#7

Florida Memorial University

Miami Gardens, FL 17.0 miles from Lauderhill BOC Score 24.5
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 38%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $36,624
Avg net price $23,238/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 53%
  • Programs offered: 15

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#8

Florida National University-Main Campus

Hialeah, FL 23.6 miles from Lauderhill BOC Score 47.2
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 42%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $33,928
Avg net price $23,043/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 70%
  • Programs offered: 30

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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


Criminal Justice Wages Near Lauderhill

Lauderhill 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$160,320Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL$140,385
Judge or Magistrate$196,890Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL$172,408
Police Supervisor$127,570Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL$111,708
Detective or Criminal Investigator$99,080Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL$86,760
Police or Sheriff’s Patrol Officer$79,840Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL$69,912
Correctional Officer$66,770Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL$58,468
Probation Officer$54,540Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL$47,758
Forensic Science Technician$77,820Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL$68,144
Paralegal or Legal Assistant$62,090Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL$54,370
Information Security Analyst$125,310Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL$109,729

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.


Lauderhill at a Glance

MetricValueSource
Population73,961Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income$49,685Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+19.0%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 schools are near Lauderhill, FL?

Accredited schools offering criminal justice programs near Lauderhill 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 near Lauderhill?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying criminal justice-related roles near Lauderhill are: Judge or Magistrate ($196,890), Attorney ($160,320), Police Supervisor ($127,570). 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 Lauderdale Lakes instead of Lauderhill?

Lauderdale Lakes, FL is 1.5 miles from Lauderhill 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 Lauderhill an affordable place to study criminal justice?

Lauderhill’s median household income of $49,685 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Lauderhill 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.


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Other Programs Available in Lauderhill

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

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.