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

Monroe, Michigan has 5 accredited schools offering criminal justice programs, with tuition ranging from $2,736 to $11,161 per year for indexed programs. Monroe has a population of about 20,330. Median household income is $59,532 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 21.5% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In Michigan, the top-earning criminal justice-related role is Information Security Analyst at a median $106,230 annually (BLS, May 2025).

Closest Criminal Justice Schools to Monroe

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

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

Criminal Justice Wages Near Monroe

Monroe is part of the Monroe, MI metro area (BLS area code 33780). 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.

Monroe at a Glance

Other Monroe-Area Cities With Criminal Justice Programs

• Oregon, OH – 18.1 mi away (20,040 pop)
• Toledo, OH – 20.1 mi away (492,237 pop)
• Romulus, MI – 21.3 mi away (23,281 pop)
• Southgate, MI – 22.0 mi away (29,085 pop)
• Taylor, MI – 22.3 mi away (61,177 pop)

Frequently Asked Questions

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

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering criminal justice programs near Monroe. The closest is Monroe County Community College in Monroe, MI (4.3 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Washtenaw Community College (28.0 miles). 4 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

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

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying criminal justice-related roles near Monroe are: Information Security Analyst ($106,230), Attorney ($104,020), 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 Oregon instead of Monroe?

Oregon, OH is 18.1 miles from Monroe 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 Monroe an affordable place to study criminal justice?

Monroe’s median household income of $59,532 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Monroe 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.