Best Online Criminal Justice Programs in Royal Palm Beach, FL (2026)

Royal Palm Beach, Florida has a population of about 39,089. The city’s median household income is $92,382 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 35.8% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. There are 5 accredited criminal justice programs within 100 miles of Royal Palm Beach, with tuition ranging from $3,050 to $16,741 per year. 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 Royal Palm Beach

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

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

Criminal Justice Wages Near Royal Palm Beach

Royal Palm Beach 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.

Royal Palm Beach at a Glance

Other Royal Palm Beach-Area Cities With Criminal Justice Programs

• Wellington, FL – 4.9 mi away (63,900 pop)
• West Palm Beach, FL – 6.4 mi away (108,161 pop)
• Palm Springs, FL – 9.2 mi away (24,051 pop)
• Palm Beach Gardens, FL – 10.6 mi away (53,778 pop)
• Riviera Beach, FL – 10.7 mi away (34,244 pop)

Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited criminal justice programs are near Royal Palm Beach, FL?

Our directory lists 5 criminal justice programs within 100 miles of Royal Palm Beach. The closest is South University-West Palm Beach in Royal Palm Beach, FL (1.7 miles), and the farthest in our top picks is Keiser University-Ft Lauderdale (36.0 miles). 0 of these programs are offered fully online.

What are the highest-paying criminal justice roles near Royal Palm Beach?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2024 wage data, the top-paying criminal justice-related roles near Royal Palm Beach 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 Wellington instead of Royal Palm Beach?

Wellington, FL is 4.9 miles from Royal Palm Beach 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 Royal Palm Beach an affordable place to study criminal justice?

Royal Palm Beach’s median household income of $92,382 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Royal Palm Beach 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