Best Online Criminal Justice Programs in Meridian, ID (2026)

Meridian, Idaho has 4 accredited schools offering criminal justice programs, with tuition ranging from $6,210 to $13,643 per year for indexed programs. Meridian has a population of about 124,865. Median household income is $98,686 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 44.4% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Boise City, ID metro area, the top-earning criminal justice-related role is Judge or Magistrate at a median $172,920 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).

Closest Criminal Justice Schools to Meridian

The 4 accredited institutions below are the closest among the 4 schools in our directory that offer criminal justice programs near Meridian. Distances are calculated from Meridian city center.

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

Criminal Justice Wages Near Meridian

Meridian is part of the Boise City, ID metro area (BLS area code 14260). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to Idaho 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.

Meridian at a Glance

Other Meridian-Area Cities With Criminal Justice Programs

• Eagle, ID – 7.3 mi away (24,785 pop)
• Nampa, ID – 8.7 mi away (169,761 pop)
• Caldwell, ID – 13.2 mi away (53,149 pop)
• Ontario, OR – 40.3 mi away (24,778 pop)

Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited criminal justice schools are near Meridian, ID?

Our directory has 4 accredited schools offering criminal justice programs near Meridian. The closest is College of Western Idaho in Nampa, ID (5.5 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Treasure Valley Community College (39.8 miles). 4 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

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

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying criminal justice-related roles near Meridian are: Judge or Magistrate ($172,920), Attorney ($109,780), Information Security Analyst ($106,020). These reflect MSA-level medians where published, with Idaho statewide fallback for occupations not reported at the metro level.

Should I look at programs in Eagle instead of Meridian?

Eagle, ID is 7.3 miles from Meridian 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 Meridian an affordable place to study criminal justice?

Meridian’s median household income of $98,686 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Meridian while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and Idaho 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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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.