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

Radcliff, Kentucky has 5 accredited schools offering criminal justice programs, with tuition ranging from $47,180 to $60,247 per year for indexed programs. Radcliff has a population of about 22,967. Median household income is $60,976 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 16.6% 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 Radcliff

The 5 accredited institutions below are the closest among the 5 schools in our directory that offer criminal justice programs near Radcliff. Distances are calculated from Radcliff 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 Radcliff. Advertising never affects these rankings. Read the full methodology.

#1

Elizabethtown Community and Technical College

Elizabethtown, KY 9.2 miles from Radcliff BOC Score55.0
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#2

University of Louisville

Louisville, KY 29.2 miles from Radcliff BOC Score59.2
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#3

Bellarmine University

Louisville, KY 30.3 miles from Radcliff BOC Score63.0
Published tuition$47,180 - $60,247
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#4

Spalding University

Louisville, KY 30.6 miles from Radcliff BOC Score39.5
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#5

Sullivan University

Louisville, KY 30.8 miles from Radcliff 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 Radcliff

Radcliff is part of the Elizabethtown, KY metro area (BLS area code 21060). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to Kentucky statewide.

OccupationMedian WageSourceCOL-Adjusted (US=100)
Attorney$97,770Elizabethtown, KY$107,914
Judge or Magistrate$150,650KY statewide$166,280
Police Supervisor$76,800Elizabethtown, KY$84,768
Detective or Criminal Investigator$71,670KY statewide$79,106
Police or Sheriff’s Patrol Officer$59,030Elizabethtown, KY$65,155
Correctional Officer$42,310KY statewide$46,700
Probation Officer$59,610KY statewide$65,795
Forensic Science Technician$61,470KY statewide$67,848
Paralegal or Legal Assistant$60,540Elizabethtown, KY$66,821
Information Security Analyst$94,560Elizabethtown, KY$104,371

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.


Radcliff at a Glance

MetricValueSource
Population22,967Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income$60,976Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+16.6%Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Regional Price Parity (US=100)90.6 (below U.S. average)BEA RPP 2024

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Frequently Asked Questions

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

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering criminal justice programs near Radcliff. The closest is Elizabethtown Community and Technical College in Elizabethtown, KY (9.2 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Sullivan University (30.8 miles). 5 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

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

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying criminal justice-related roles near Radcliff are: Judge or Magistrate ($150,650), Attorney ($97,770), Information Security Analyst ($94,560). 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 Elizabethtown instead of Radcliff?

Elizabethtown, KY is 8.6 miles from Radcliff 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 Radcliff an affordable place to study criminal justice?

Radcliff’s median household income of $60,976 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Radcliff 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.