Best Online Criminal Justice Programs in Twin Falls, ID (2026)

Twin Falls, Idaho has a population of about 53,219. The city’s median household income is $60,760 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 22.7% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. There is 1 accredited criminal justice program within 100 miles of Twin Falls. 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 Twin Falls

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

SchoolCityDistanceTuitionOnline
College of Southern IdahoTwin Falls, ID1.4 miContact school for pricing

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


Criminal Justice Wages Near Twin Falls

Twin Falls is part of the Twin Falls, ID metro area (BLS area code 46300). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to Idaho statewide.

OccupationMedian WageSourceCOL-Adjusted (US=100)
Attorney$84,950Twin Falls, ID$92,237
Judge or MagistrateN/AID statewide
Police Supervisor$90,010Twin Falls, ID$97,731
Detective or Criminal Investigator$79,850Twin Falls, ID$86,699
Police or Sheriff’s Patrol Officer$64,060Twin Falls, ID$69,555
Correctional Officer$54,110Twin Falls, ID$58,751
Probation Officer$58,950ID statewide$64,007
Forensic Science Technician$60,470ID statewide$65,657
Paralegal or Legal Assistant$46,030Twin Falls, ID$49,978
Information Security Analyst$121,970ID statewide$132,432

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.


Twin Falls at a Glance

MetricValueSource
Population53,219Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income$60,760Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+22.7%Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Regional Price Parity (US=100)92.1 (below U.S. average)BEA RPP 2024


Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited criminal justice programs are near Twin Falls, ID?

Our directory lists 1 criminal justice programs within 100 miles of Twin Falls. The closest is College of Southern Idaho in Twin Falls, ID (1.4 miles), and the farthest in our top picks is College of Southern Idaho (1.4 miles). 0 of these programs are offered fully online.

What are the highest-paying criminal justice roles near Twin Falls?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2024 wage data, the top-paying criminal justice-related roles near Twin Falls are: Information Security Analyst ($121,970), Police Supervisor ($90,010), Attorney ($84,950). These reflect MSA-level medians where published, with Idaho statewide fallback for occupations not reported at the metro level.

Is Twin Falls an affordable place to study criminal justice?

Twin Falls’s median household income of $60,760 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Twin Falls 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.