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

Warsaw, Indiana has 5 accredited schools offering criminal justice programs, with tuition ranging from $33,320 to $42,276 per year for indexed programs. Warsaw has a population of about 16,592. Median household income is $57,170 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 33.0% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In Indiana, the top-earning criminal justice-related role is Judge or Magistrate at a median $183,000 annually (BLS, May 2025).

Closest Criminal Justice Schools to Warsaw

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

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

Criminal Justice Wages Near Warsaw

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.

Warsaw at a Glance

Other Warsaw-Area Cities With Criminal Justice Programs

• Elkhart, IN – 31.5 mi away (147,181 pop)
• South Bend, IN – 37.0 mi away (279,698 pop)
• Fort Wayne, IN – 38.2 mi away (326,814 pop)
• Auburn, IN – 42.0 mi away (22,257 pop)
• LaPorte, IN – 51.4 mi away (21,732 pop)

Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited criminal justice schools are near Warsaw, IN?

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering criminal justice programs near Warsaw. The closest is Grace College and Theological Seminary in Winona Lake, IN (2.0 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Indiana University-South Bend (35.0 miles). 5 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

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

Based on BLS May 2025 state wage data, the top-paying criminal justice-related roles in Indiana are: Judge or Magistrate ($183,000), Attorney ($126,860), Information Security Analyst ($101,420). Wages for Warsaw workers will track these statewide medians, adjusted for local cost of living.

Should I look at programs in Elkhart instead of Warsaw?

Elkhart, IN is 31.5 miles from Warsaw 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 Warsaw an affordable place to study criminal justice?

Warsaw’s median household income of $57,170 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Warsaw 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.

Learn More About Criminal Justice Programs

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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.