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

Pooler, Georgia has 5 accredited schools offering criminal justice programs, with tuition ranging from $3,072 to $17,185 per year for indexed programs. Pooler has a population of about 27,235. Median household income is $91,497 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 40.2% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In Georgia, the top-earning criminal justice-related role is Judge or Magistrate at a median $133,660 annually (BLS, May 2025).

Closest Criminal Justice Schools to Pooler

The 5 accredited institutions below are the closest among the 5 schools in our directory that offer criminal justice programs near Pooler. Distances are calculated from Pooler city center.

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

Criminal Justice Wages Near Pooler

Pooler is part of the Savannah, GA metro area (BLS area code 42340). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to Georgia statewide.

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.

Pooler at a Glance

Other Pooler-Area Cities With Criminal Justice Programs

• Savannah, GA – 6.8 mi away (280,692 pop)
• Hinesville, GA – 28.8 mi away (51,673 pop)
• Hilton Head Island, SC – 30.1 mi away (75,328 pop)
• Statesboro, GA – 38.3 mi away (40,141 pop)
• Beaufort, SC – 39.8 mi away (53,086 pop)

Frequently Asked Questions

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

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering criminal justice programs near Pooler. The closest is Savannah Technical College in Savannah, GA (9.8 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Georgia Southern University (38.2 miles). 4 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

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

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying criminal justice-related roles near Pooler are: Judge or Magistrate ($133,660), Attorney ($123,050), Information Security Analyst ($102,630). 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 Savannah instead of Pooler?

Savannah, GA is 6.8 miles from Pooler 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 Pooler an affordable place to study criminal justice?

Pooler’s median household income of $91,497 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Pooler 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.

Learn More About Criminal Justice Programs

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Data verified: June 11, 2026. Salary, employment, and tuition figures on this page are sourced from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (OEWS May 2025; 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.