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

Rexburg, Idaho has a population of about 39,589. The city’s median household income is $50,359 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 40.8% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. Our directory has 2 accredited schools offering criminal justice programs near Rexburg. In Idaho, the top-earning criminal justice-related role is Information Security Analyst at a median $121,970 annually (BLS, May 2024).


Closest Criminal Justice Schools to Rexburg

The 2 accredited institutions below are the closest among the 2 schools in our directory that offer criminal justice programs near Rexburg. Distances are calculated from Rexburg city center.

SchoolCityDistanceTuitionOnline
College of Eastern IdahoIdaho Falls, ID25.1 miContact school for pricing
Idaho State UniversityPocatello, ID73.6 miContact school for pricing

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


Criminal Justice Wages Near Rexburg

OccupationMedian Annual Wage (Idaho, statewide)
Attorney$102,280
Judge or MagistrateN/A
Police Supervisor$90,010
Detective or Criminal Investigator$77,460
Police or Sheriff’s Patrol Officer$66,150
Correctional Officer$51,440
Probation Officer$58,950
Forensic Science Technician$60,470
Paralegal or Legal Assistant$54,020
Information Security Analyst$121,970

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.


Rexburg at a Glance

MetricValueSource
Population39,589Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income$50,359Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+40.8%Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)

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Frequently Asked Questions

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

Our directory has 2 accredited schools offering criminal justice programs near Rexburg. The closest is College of Eastern Idaho in Idaho Falls, ID (25.1 miles), and the farthest in our top picks is Idaho State University (73.6 miles). 0 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying criminal justice roles in Idaho?

Based on BLS May 2024 state wage data, the top-paying criminal justice-related roles in Idaho are: Information Security Analyst ($121,970), Attorney ($102,280), Police Supervisor ($90,010). Wages for Rexburg workers will track these statewide medians, adjusted for local cost of living.

Should I look at programs in Idaho Falls instead of Rexburg?

Idaho Falls, ID is 26.1 miles from Rexburg 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 Rexburg an affordable place to study criminal justice?

Rexburg’s median household income of $50,359 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Rexburg 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.


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.