Best Online Criminal Justice Programs in Jacksonville, IL (2026)

Jacksonville, Illinois has 5 accredited schools offering criminal justice programs, with tuition ranging from $14,952 to $27,828 per year for indexed programs. Jacksonville has a population of about 17,490. Median household income is $62,615 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 23.6% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In Illinois, the top-earning criminal justice-related role is Attorney at a median $160,800 annually (BLS, May 2025).

Closest Criminal Justice Schools to Jacksonville

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

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

Criminal Justice Wages Near Jacksonville

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.

Jacksonville at a Glance

Other Jacksonville-Area Cities With Criminal Justice Programs

• Springfield, IL – 30.9 mi away (160,570 pop)
• Alton, IL – 57.2 mi away (80,871 pop)
• Quincy, IL – 62.5 mi away (45,113 pop)
• Florissant, MO – 64.4 mi away (51,776 pop)
• Hazelwood, MO – 65.2 mi away (25,443 pop)

Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited criminal justice schools are near Jacksonville, IL?

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering criminal justice programs near Jacksonville. The closest is University of Illinois Springfield in Springfield, IL (32.7 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Western Illinois University (57.0 miles). 4 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

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

Based on BLS May 2025 state wage data, the top-paying criminal justice-related roles in Illinois are: Attorney ($160,800), Police Supervisor ($135,080), Forensic Science Technician ($124,790). Wages for Jacksonville workers will track these statewide medians, adjusted for local cost of living.

Should I look at programs in Springfield instead of Jacksonville?

Springfield, IL is 30.9 miles from Jacksonville 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 Jacksonville an affordable place to study criminal justice?

Jacksonville’s median household income of $62,615 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Jacksonville while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and Illinois 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.