Best Online Criminal Justice Programs in Frankfort, KY (2026)

Updated June 11, 2026 BLS data College Scorecard On this page

Frankfort, Kentucky has 5 accredited schools offering criminal justice programs, with tuition ranging from $4,706 to $13,281 per year for indexed programs. Frankfort has a population of about 28,452. Median household income is $54,438 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 27.9% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In Kentucky, the top-earning criminal justice-related role is Judge or Magistrate at a median $150,650 annually (BLS, May 2025).

Closest Criminal Justice Schools to Frankfort

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

How We Rank Schools

Every school list on this site is ordered by the BOC Score, computed from the most recent school-level data published by the U.S. Department of Education (College Scorecard and IPEDS). To qualify, a school must be currently operating and accredited by an agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. Each eligible school is then scored on five measures, percentile-ranked against schools at the same credential level:

  • Graduation rate 30%
  • Median earnings, 10 years after entry 25%
  • Average net price (lower is better) 20%
  • Retention rate 15%
  • Fully online availability 10%

Schools without enough outcome data appear after ranked schools, without a score. On this page, schools are ordered by distance from Frankfort. Advertising never affects these rankings. Read the full methodology.

#1

Kentucky State University

Frankfort, KY 0.5 miles from Frankfort BOC Score40.2
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#2

Midway University

Midway, KY 10.9 miles from Frankfort BOC Score32.2
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#3

Bluegrass Community and Technical College

Lexington, KY 22.8 miles from Frankfort BOC Score51.0
Published tuition$4,706 - $13,281
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#4

Eastern Kentucky University

Richmond, KY 43.6 miles from Frankfort BOC Score52.7
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#5

Sullivan University

Louisville, KY 43.8 miles from Frankfort BOC Score43.9
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Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all Kentucky schools on the Kentucky criminal justice page.

Criminal Justice Wages Near Frankfort

OccupationMedian Annual Wage (Kentucky, statewide)
Attorney$101,550
Judge or Magistrate$150,650
Police Supervisor$80,390
Detective or Criminal Investigator$71,670
Police or Sheriff’s Patrol Officer$60,490
Correctional Officer$42,310
Probation Officer$59,610
Forensic Science Technician$61,470
Paralegal or Legal Assistant$59,830
Information Security Analyst$103,630

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.

Frankfort at a Glance

MetricValueSource
Population28,452Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income$54,438Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+27.9%Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited criminal justice schools are near Frankfort, KY?

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering criminal justice programs near Frankfort. The closest is Kentucky State University in Frankfort, KY (0.5 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Sullivan University (43.8 miles). 5 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

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

Based on BLS May 2025 state wage data, the top-paying criminal justice-related roles in Kentucky are: Judge or Magistrate ($150,650), Information Security Analyst ($103,630), Attorney ($101,550). Wages for Frankfort workers will track these statewide medians, adjusted for local cost of living.

Should I look at programs in Georgetown instead of Frankfort?

Georgetown, KY is 17.3 miles from Frankfort 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 Frankfort an affordable place to study criminal justice?

Frankfort’s median household income of $54,438 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Frankfort while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and Kentucky 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.

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