Best Online Criminal Justice Programs in Palmetto Bay, FL (2026)

Palmetto Bay, Florida has a population of about 24,247. The city’s median household income is $143,368 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 61.5% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. There are 5 accredited criminal justice programs within 100 miles of Palmetto Bay. 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 Palmetto Bay

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

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

Criminal Justice Wages Near Palmetto Bay

Palmetto Bay 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.

Palmetto Bay at a Glance

Other Palmetto Bay-Area Cities With Criminal Justice Programs

• Cutler Bay, FL – 3.3 mi away (44,707 pop)
• Coral Gables, FL – 6.5 mi away (50,815 pop)
• Sweetwater, FL – 11.3 mi away (20,701 pop)
• Miami, FL – 13.2 mi away (6,247,425 pop)
• Homestead, FL – 13.3 mi away (67,996 pop)

Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited criminal justice programs are near Palmetto Bay, FL?

Our directory lists 5 criminal justice programs within 100 miles of Palmetto Bay. The closest is Trinity International University-Florida in Miami, FL (7.2 miles), and the farthest in our top picks is Florida National University-Main Campus (14.1 miles). 0 of these programs are offered fully online.

What are the highest-paying criminal justice roles near Palmetto Bay?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2024 wage data, the top-paying criminal justice-related roles near Palmetto Bay 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 Cutler Bay instead of Palmetto Bay?

Cutler Bay, FL is 3.3 miles from Palmetto Bay 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 Palmetto Bay an affordable place to study criminal justice?

Palmetto Bay’s median household income of $143,368 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Palmetto Bay 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