Best Online Criminal Justice Programs in Newnan, GA (2026)

Newnan, Georgia has 5 accredited schools offering criminal justice programs. Newnan has a population of about 43,510. Median household income is $80,299 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 39.8% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA metro area, the top-earning criminal justice-related role is Judge or Magistrate at a median $144,790 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).


Closest Criminal Justice Schools to Newnan

The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer criminal justice programs near Newnan, ranked by BOC Score and straight-line distance from Newnan city center. The list is rebuilt from federal IPEDS data on every site update.

How We Rank Schools

Every school list on this site is ordered by the BOC Score, computed from the most recent school-level data published by the U.S. Department of Education (College Scorecard and IPEDS). To qualify, a school must be currently operating and accredited by an agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. Each eligible school is then scored on five measures, percentile-ranked against schools at the same credential level:

  • Graduation rate 30%
  • Median earnings, 10 years after entry 25%
  • Average net price (lower is better) 20%
  • Retention rate 15%
  • Fully online availability 10%

Schools without enough outcome data appear after ranked schools, without a score. On this page, schools are ordered by distance from Newnan. Advertising never affects these rankings. Read the full methodology.

#1

Clayton State University

Morrow, GA 29.8 miles from Newnan BOC Score 50.7
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 45%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $49,179
Avg net price $8,365/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 72%
  • Programs offered: 25

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#2

Atlanta Metropolitan State College

Atlanta, GA 31.4 miles from Newnan BOC Score 32.6
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 18%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $33,252
Avg net price $5,258/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 41%
  • Programs offered: 14

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#3

Clark Atlanta University

Atlanta, GA 33.3 miles from Newnan BOC Score 26.5
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 42%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $42,712
Avg net price $37,702/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 70%
  • Programs offered: 16

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#4

American InterContinental University-Atlanta

Atlanta, GA 34.3 miles from Newnan BOC Score 26.5
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 21%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $36,144
Avg net price $16,482/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 30%
  • Programs offered: 11

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#5

Herzing University-Atlanta

Atlanta, GA 34.4 miles from Newnan BOC Score 23.4
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 30%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $36,909
Avg net price $21,679/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 36%
  • Programs offered: 16

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#6

Georgia State University

Atlanta, GA 34.4 miles from Newnan BOC Score 54.3
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 57%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $47,384
Avg net price $15,931/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 79%
  • Programs offered: 60

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#7

DeVry University-Georgia

Decatur, GA 39.0 miles from Newnan BOC Score 22.8
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 20%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $45,987
Avg net price $28,229/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 55%
  • Programs offered: 16

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#8

Point University

West Point, GA 41.7 miles from Newnan BOC Score 31.4
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 45%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $38,740
Avg net price $25,335/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 73%
  • Programs offered: 27

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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


Criminal Justice Wages Near Newnan

Newnan is part of the Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA metro area (BLS area code 12060). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to Georgia statewide.

OccupationMedian WageSourceCOL-Adjusted (US=100)
Attorney$138,210Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA$138,072
Judge or Magistrate$144,790Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA$144,645
Police Supervisor$81,860Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA$81,778
Detective or Criminal Investigator$69,900Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA$69,830
Police or Sheriff’s Patrol Officer$60,910Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA$60,849
Correctional Officer$49,380Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA$49,331
Probation Officer$61,270Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA$61,209
Forensic Science Technician$63,840Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA$63,776
Paralegal or Legal Assistant$64,080Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA$64,016
Information Security Analyst$131,490Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA$131,359

Source: BLS, May 2025 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.


Newnan at a Glance

MetricValueSource
Population43,510Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income$80,299Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+39.8%Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Regional Price Parity (US=100)100.1 (above U.S. average)BEA RPP 2024

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited criminal justice schools are near Newnan, GA?

Accredited schools offering criminal justice programs near Newnan are listed on this page, ranked by BOC Score and distance from the city center. The list is rebuilt from federal IPEDS and College Scorecard data on every site update, so it stays current as programs open and close.

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

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying criminal justice-related roles near Newnan are: Judge or Magistrate ($144,790), Attorney ($138,210), Information Security Analyst ($131,490). These reflect MSA-level medians where published, with Georgia statewide fallback for occupations not reported at the metro level.

Should I look at programs in Peachtree City instead of Newnan?

Peachtree City, GA is 11.9 miles from Newnan 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 Newnan an affordable place to study criminal justice?

Newnan’s median household income of $80,299 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Newnan while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and Georgia 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.


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Other Programs Available in Newnan

Compare every accredited online degree program with city-level data for Newnan:

Data verified: July 23, 2026. Salary, employment, and tuition figures on this page are sourced from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (OEWS May 2025; Employment Projections 2024โ€“2034) and the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (2023 cohort). The source agency and data year are cited inline with every statistic.