Best Online Criminal Justice Programs in Kalamazoo, MI (2026)

Kalamazoo, Michigan has 5 accredited schools offering criminal justice programs, with tuition ranging from $6,026 to $28,655 per year for indexed programs. Kalamazoo has a population of about 73,132. Median household income is $48,965 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 37.1% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Kalamazoo-Portage, MI metro area, the top-earning criminal justice-related role is Attorney at a median $112,400 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).

Closest Criminal Justice Schools to Kalamazoo

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

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

Criminal Justice Wages Near Kalamazoo

Kalamazoo is part of the Kalamazoo-Portage, MI metro area (BLS area code 28020). 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.

Kalamazoo at a Glance

Other Kalamazoo-Area Cities With Criminal Justice Programs

• Portage, MI – 5.2 mi away (48,508 pop)
• Battle Creek, MI – 18.4 mi away (77,174 pop)
• Kentwood, MI – 42.2 mi away (51,689 pop)
• Holland, MI – 42.8 mi away (101,421 pop)
• Wyoming, MI – 43.0 mi away (75,567 pop)

Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited criminal justice schools are near Kalamazoo, MI?

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering criminal justice programs near Kalamazoo. The closest is Western Michigan University in Kalamazoo, MI (1.3 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Southwestern Michigan College (33.1 miles). 5 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

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

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying criminal justice-related roles near Kalamazoo are: Attorney ($112,400), Information Security Analyst ($103,000), Police Supervisor ($94,530). 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 Portage instead of Kalamazoo?

Portage, MI is 5.2 miles from Kalamazoo 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 Kalamazoo an affordable place to study criminal justice?

Kalamazoo’s median household income of $48,965 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Kalamazoo 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.

Learn More About Criminal Justice Programs

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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.