Best Online Criminal Justice Programs in East Lansing, MI (2026)

East Lansing, Michigan has 5 accredited schools offering criminal justice programs, with tuition ranging from $32,580 to $43,178 per year for indexed programs. East Lansing has a population of about 45,394. Median household income is $43,547 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 67.4% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Lansing-East Lansing, MI metro area, the top-earning criminal justice-related role is Attorney at a median $128,610 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).

Closest Criminal Justice Schools to East Lansing

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

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

Criminal Justice Wages Near East Lansing

East Lansing is part of the Lansing-East Lansing, MI metro area (BLS area code 29620). 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.

East Lansing at a Glance

Other East Lansing-Area Cities With Criminal Justice Programs

• Lansing, MI – 4.5 mi away (318,278 pop)
• Owosso, MI – 23.1 mi away (21,653 pop)
• Jackson, MI – 35.1 mi away (88,394 pop)
• Flint, MI – 44.3 mi away (338,616 pop)
• South Lyon, MI – 46.7 mi away (123,555 pop)

Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited criminal justice schools are near East Lansing, MI?

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering criminal justice programs near East Lansing. The closest is Michigan State University in East Lansing, MI (1.3 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Spring Arbor University (37.6 miles). 5 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying criminal justice roles near East Lansing?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying criminal justice-related roles near East Lansing are: Attorney ($128,610), Information Security Analyst ($97,540), Police Supervisor ($94,150). 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 Lansing instead of East Lansing?

Lansing, MI is 4.5 miles from East Lansing 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 East Lansing an affordable place to study criminal justice?

East Lansing’s median household income of $43,547 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in East Lansing 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.