Best Online Criminal Justice Programs in Leavenworth, KS (2026)

Leavenworth, Kansas has a population of about 37,176. The city’s median household income is $71,239 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 33.5% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. There are 5 accredited criminal justice programs within 100 miles of Leavenworth. In the Kansas City, MO-KS metro area, the top-earning criminal justice-related role is Judge or Magistrate at a median $150,430 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2024).

Closest Criminal Justice Schools to Leavenworth

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

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

Criminal Justice Wages Near Leavenworth

Leavenworth is part of the Kansas City, MO-KS metro area (BLS area code 28140). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to Kansas 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.

Leavenworth at a Glance

Other Leavenworth-Area Cities With Criminal Justice Programs

• Kansas City, KS – 16.8 mi away (151,709 pop)
• Gladstone, MO – 20.9 mi away (27,114 pop)
• Shawnee, KS – 22.1 mi away (65,194 pop)
• Kansas City, MO – 24.1 mi away (1,590,762 pop)
• Lenexa, KS – 25.8 mi away (52,903 pop)

Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited criminal justice programs are near Leavenworth, KS?

Our directory lists 5 criminal justice programs within 100 miles of Leavenworth. The closest is Park University in Parkville, MO (16.0 miles), and the farthest in our top picks is Johnson County Community College (29.5 miles). 0 of these programs are offered fully online.

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

Based on BLS OEWS May 2024 wage data, the top-paying criminal justice-related roles near Leavenworth are: Judge or Magistrate ($150,430), Attorney ($130,890), Information Security Analyst ($104,230). These reflect MSA-level medians where published, with Kansas statewide fallback for occupations not reported at the metro level.

Should I look at programs in Kansas City instead of Leavenworth?

Kansas City, KS is 16.8 miles from Leavenworth 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 Leavenworth an affordable place to study criminal justice?

Leavenworth’s median household income of $71,239 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Leavenworth while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and Kansas 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 Kansas
• Main Criminal Justice Degree Guide
• Criminal Justice Programs by State