Best Online Criminal Justice Programs in Jeffersonville, IN (2026)

Jeffersonville, Indiana has a population of about 50,176. The city’s median household income is $70,157 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 25.5% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. There are 5 accredited criminal justice programs within 100 miles of Jeffersonville. In the Louisville/Jefferson County, KY-IN metro area, the top-earning criminal justice-related role is Judge or Magistrate at a median $151,990 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2024).

Closest Criminal Justice Schools to Jeffersonville

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

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

Criminal Justice Wages Near Jeffersonville

Jeffersonville is part of the Louisville/Jefferson County, KY-IN metro area (BLS area code 31140). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to Indiana statewide.

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.

Jeffersonville at a Glance

Other Jeffersonville-Area Cities With Criminal Justice Programs

• Clarksville, IN – 3.7 mi away (21,920 pop)
• New Albany, IN – 6.9 mi away (36,670 pop)
• Jeffersontown, KY – 11.6 mi away (27,352 pop)
• Louisville, KY – 12.2 mi away (1,003,412 pop)
• Shelbyville, KY – 27.2 mi away (22,779 pop)

Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited criminal justice programs are near Jeffersonville, IN?

Our directory lists 5 criminal justice programs within 100 miles of Jeffersonville. The closest is Indiana University-Southeast in New Albany, IN (6.2 miles), and the farthest in our top picks is University of Louisville (8.8 miles). 0 of these programs are offered fully online.

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

Based on BLS OEWS May 2024 wage data, the top-paying criminal justice-related roles near Jeffersonville are: Judge or Magistrate ($151,990), Attorney ($103,860), Information Security Analyst ($103,760). These reflect MSA-level medians where published, with Indiana statewide fallback for occupations not reported at the metro level.

Should I look at programs in Clarksville instead of Jeffersonville?

Clarksville, IN is 3.7 miles from Jeffersonville 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 Jeffersonville an affordable place to study criminal justice?

Jeffersonville’s median household income of $70,157 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Jeffersonville while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and Indiana 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.

Related Resources

• Online Criminal Justice Programs in Indiana
• Main Criminal Justice Degree Guide
• Criminal Justice Programs by State