Best Online Criminal Justice Programs in Benton Harbor, MI (2026)

Benton Harbor, Michigan has 5 accredited schools offering criminal justice programs, with tuition ranging from $6,026 to $42,276 per year for indexed programs. Benton Harbor has a population of about 9,023. Median household income is $29,652 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 7.8% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Niles, MI metro area, the top-earning criminal justice-related role is Attorney at a median $123,030 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).

Closest Criminal Justice Schools to Benton Harbor

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

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

Criminal Justice Wages Near Benton Harbor

Benton Harbor is part of the Niles, MI metro area (BLS area code 35660). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to Michigan statewide.

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.

Benton Harbor at a Glance

Other Benton Harbor-Area Cities With Criminal Justice Programs

• South Bend, IN – 31.7 mi away (279,698 pop)
• LaPorte, IN – 37.7 mi away (21,732 pop)
• Elkhart, IN – 38.5 mi away (147,181 pop)
• Portage, MI – 44.3 mi away (48,508 pop)
• Kalamazoo, MI – 45.4 mi away (214,583 pop)

Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited criminal justice schools are near Benton Harbor, MI?

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering criminal justice programs near Benton Harbor. The closest is Lake Michigan College in Benton Harbor, MI (3.3 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Kalamazoo Valley Community College (40.0 miles). 4 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying criminal justice roles near Benton Harbor?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying criminal justice-related roles near Benton Harbor are: Attorney ($123,030), Information Security Analyst ($106,230), Detective or Criminal Investigator ($90,650). These reflect MSA-level medians where published, with Michigan statewide fallback for occupations not reported at the metro level.

Should I look at programs in South Bend instead of Benton Harbor?

South Bend, IN is 31.7 miles from Benton Harbor 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 Benton Harbor an affordable place to study criminal justice?

Benton Harbor’s median household income of $29,652 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Benton Harbor while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and Michigan 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.