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

Margate, Florida has a population of about 58,418. The city’s median household income is $60,852 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 25.0% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. There are 5 accredited criminal justice programs within 100 miles of Margate. 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 Margate

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

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

Criminal Justice Wages Near Margate

Margate 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.

Margate at a Glance

Other Margate-Area Cities With Criminal Justice Programs

• North Lauderdale, FL – 2.5 mi away (43,699 pop)
• Coconut Creek, FL – 2.9 mi away (59,405 pop)
• Coral Springs, FL – 3.4 mi away (130,059 pop)
• Tamarac, FL – 3.9 mi away (65,199 pop)
• Pompano Beach, FL – 5.0 mi away (109,393 pop)

Frequently Asked Questions

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

Our directory lists 5 criminal justice programs within 100 miles of Margate. The closest is Keiser University-Ft Lauderdale in Fort Lauderdale, FL (5.1 miles), and the farthest in our top picks is Nova Southeastern University (11.6 miles). 0 of these programs are offered fully online.

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

Based on BLS OEWS May 2024 wage data, the top-paying criminal justice-related roles near Margate 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 North Lauderdale instead of Margate?

North Lauderdale, FL is 2.5 miles from Margate 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 Margate an affordable place to study criminal justice?

Margate’s median household income of $60,852 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Margate 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