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

Ocoee, Florida has a population of about 47,885. The city’s median household income is $93,292 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 31.5% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. Our directory has 44 accredited schools offering criminal justice programs near Ocoee, with tuition ranging from $3,227 to $36,105 per year for indexed programs. In the Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford, FL metro area, the top-earning criminal justice-related role is Attorney at a median $125,380 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2024).


Closest Criminal Justice Schools to Ocoee

The 10 accredited institutions below are the closest among the 44 schools in our directory that offer criminal justice programs near Ocoee. Distances are calculated from Ocoee city center.

SchoolCityDistanceTuitionOnline
Valencia CollegeOrlando, FL5.8 miContact school for pricing
DeVry University-FloridaOrlando, FL9.7 miContact school for pricing
City College-Altamonte SpringsAltamonte Springs, FL9.9 mi$18,615 - $36,105
Herzing University-OrlandoWinter Park, FL13.6 miContact school for pricing
Ana G. Mendez UniversityOrlando, FL15.2 miContact school for pricing
Seminole State College of FloridaSanford, FL17.9 mi$3,227 - $11,447
Lake Technical CollegeEustis, FL20.0 miContact school for pricing
University of Central FloridaOrlando, FL20.3 miContact school for pricing
Osceola Technical CollegeKissimmee, FL22.3 miContact school for pricing
Lake-Sumter State CollegeLeesburg, FL23.5 miContact school for pricing

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


Criminal Justice Wages Near Ocoee

Ocoee is part of the Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford, FL metro area (BLS area code 36740). 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$125,380Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford, FL$123,649
Judge or MagistrateN/AFL statewide
Police Supervisor$76,960Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford, FL$75,897
Detective or Criminal Investigator$67,100Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford, FL$66,174
Police or Sheriff’s Patrol Officer$60,890Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford, FL$60,049
Correctional Officer$45,760Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford, FL$45,128
Probation Officer$50,540Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford, FL$49,842
Forensic Science Technician$54,000Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford, FL$53,254
Paralegal or Legal Assistant$54,060Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford, FL$53,314
Information Security Analyst$124,870Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford, FL$123,146

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.


Ocoee at a Glance

MetricValueSource
Population47,885Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income$93,292Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+31.5%Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Regional Price Parity (US=100)101.4 (above U.S. average)BEA RPP 2024

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited criminal justice schools are near Ocoee, FL?

Our directory has 44 accredited schools offering criminal justice programs near Ocoee. The closest is Valencia College in Orlando, FL (5.8 miles), and the farthest in our top picks is Lake-Sumter State College (23.5 miles). 0 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

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

Based on BLS OEWS May 2024 wage data, the top-paying criminal justice-related roles near Ocoee are: Attorney ($125,380), Information Security Analyst ($124,870), Police Supervisor ($76,960). 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 Winter Garden instead of Ocoee?

Winter Garden, FL is 4.4 miles from Ocoee 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 Ocoee an affordable place to study criminal justice?

Ocoee’s median household income of $93,292 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Ocoee 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.


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.