Best Online Criminal Justice Programs in Louisville, KY (2026)
Louisville, Kentucky has a population of about 1,003,412. Our directory has 28 accredited schools offering criminal justice programs near Louisville, with tuition ranging from $26,990 to $60,247 per year for indexed programs. 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 Louisville
The 10 accredited institutions below are the closest among the 28 schools in our directory that offer criminal justice programs near Louisville. Distances are calculated from Louisville city center.
| School | City | Distance | Tuition | Online |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sullivan University | Louisville, KY | 3.4 mi | Contact school for pricing | – |
| Bellarmine University | Louisville, KY | 4.8 mi | $47,180 - $60,247 | – |
| University of Louisville | Louisville, KY | 7.0 mi | Contact school for pricing | – |
| Spalding University | Louisville, KY | 7.9 mi | Contact school for pricing | – |
| Jefferson Community and Technical College | Louisville, KY | 7.9 mi | Contact school for pricing | – |
| Indiana University-Southeast | New Albany, IN | 15.5 mi | Contact school for pricing | – |
| Elizabethtown Community and Technical College | Elizabethtown, KY | 35.0 mi | Contact school for pricing | – |
| Kentucky State University | Frankfort, KY | 43.2 mi | Contact school for pricing | – |
| Midway University | Midway, KY | 52.8 mi | Contact school for pricing | – |
| Campbellsville University | Campbellsville, KY | 59.2 mi | $26,990 - $40,924 | – |
Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all Kentucky schools on the Kentucky criminal justice page.
Criminal Justice Wages Near Louisville
Louisville 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 Kentucky statewide.
| Occupation | Median Wage | Source | COL-Adjusted (US=100) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Attorney | $103,860 | Louisville/Jefferson County, KY-IN | $111,557 |
| Judge or Magistrate | $151,990 | Louisville/Jefferson County, KY-IN | $163,255 |
| Police Supervisor | $98,310 | Louisville/Jefferson County, KY-IN | $105,596 |
| Detective or Criminal Investigator | $91,950 | Louisville/Jefferson County, KY-IN | $98,765 |
| Police or Sheriff’s Patrol Officer | $63,170 | Louisville/Jefferson County, KY-IN | $67,852 |
| Correctional Officer | $47,440 | Louisville/Jefferson County, KY-IN | $50,956 |
| Probation Officer | $54,690 | Louisville/Jefferson County, KY-IN | $58,743 |
| Forensic Science Technician | $58,230 | KY statewide | $62,546 |
| Paralegal or Legal Assistant | $51,150 | Louisville/Jefferson County, KY-IN | $54,941 |
| Information Security Analyst | $103,760 | Louisville/Jefferson County, KY-IN | $111,450 |
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.
Louisville at a Glance
| Metric | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Regional Price Parity (US=100) | 93.1 (below U.S. average) | BEA RPP 2024 |
Other Louisville-Area Cities With Criminal Justice Programs
- Jeffersontown, KY – 5.1 mi away (27,352 pop)
- Jeffersonville, IN – 12.2 mi away (47,124 pop)
- Clarksville, IN – 12.6 mi away (21,920 pop)
- New Albany, IN – 13.7 mi away (36,670 pop)
- Shelbyville, KY – 22.9 mi away (22,779 pop)
Frequently Asked Questions
How many accredited criminal justice schools are near Louisville, KY?
Our directory has 28 accredited schools offering criminal justice programs near Louisville. The closest is Sullivan University in Louisville, KY (3.4 miles), and the farthest in our top picks is Campbellsville University (59.2 miles). 0 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.
What are the highest-paying criminal justice roles near Louisville?
Based on BLS OEWS May 2024 wage data, the top-paying criminal justice-related roles near Louisville are: Judge or Magistrate ($151,990), Attorney ($103,860), Information Security Analyst ($103,760). These reflect MSA-level medians where published, with Kentucky statewide fallback for occupations not reported at the metro level.
Should I look at programs in Jeffersontown instead of Louisville?
Jeffersontown, KY is 5.1 miles from Louisville 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.
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 Kentucky
- Main Criminal Justice Degree Guide
- Criminal Justice Programs by State
Data verified: May 5, 2026. Salary, employment, and tuition figures on this page are sourced from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (OEWS May 2024; 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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