Best Online Criminal Justice Programs in Port Saint Lucie, FL (2026)

Port Saint Lucie, Florida has a population of about 220,453. The city’s median household income is $78,137 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 26.8% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. Our directory has 25 accredited schools offering criminal justice programs near Port Saint Lucie, with tuition ranging from $3,050 to $22,460 per year for indexed programs. In the Port St. Lucie, FL metro area, the top-earning criminal justice-related role is Attorney at a median $128,000 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2024).

Closest Criminal Justice Schools to Port Saint Lucie

The 10 accredited institutions below are the closest among the 25 schools in our directory that offer criminal justice programs near Port Saint Lucie. Distances are calculated from Port Saint Lucie city center.

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

Criminal Justice Wages Near Port Saint Lucie

Port Saint Lucie is part of the Port St. Lucie, FL metro area (BLS area code 38940). 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.

Port Saint Lucie at a Glance

Other Port Saint Lucie-Area Cities With Criminal Justice Programs

• Fort Pierce, FL – 10.5 mi away (45,295 pop)
• Okeechobee, FL – 27.3 mi away (25,692 pop)
• Jupiter, FL – 30.1 mi away (63,813 pop)
• Palm Beach Gardens, FL – 32.8 mi away (53,778 pop)
• Sebastian, FL – 35.6 mi away (24,772 pop)

Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited criminal justice schools are near Port Saint Lucie, FL?

Our directory has 25 accredited schools offering criminal justice programs near Port Saint Lucie. The closest is Indian River State College in Fort Pierce, FL (10.2 miles), and the farthest in our top picks is South Florida State College (71.6 miles). 1 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying criminal justice roles near Port Saint Lucie?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2024 wage data, the top-paying criminal justice-related roles near Port Saint Lucie are: Attorney ($128,000), Police Supervisor ($112,880), Information Security Analyst ($107,000). 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 Fort Pierce instead of Port Saint Lucie?

Fort Pierce, FL is 10.5 miles from Port Saint Lucie 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 Port Saint Lucie an affordable place to study criminal justice?

Port Saint Lucie’s median household income of $78,137 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Port Saint Lucie 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

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.