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

Warren, Michigan has 5 accredited schools offering criminal justice programs, with tuition ranging from $3,112 to $30,419 per year for indexed programs. Warren has a population of about 138,128. Median household income is $63,741 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 20.4% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI metro area, the top-earning criminal justice-related role is Attorney at a median $134,980 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).

Closest Criminal Justice Schools to Warren

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

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

Criminal Justice Wages Near Warren

Warren is part of the Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI metro area (BLS area code 19820). 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.

Warren at a Glance

Other Warren-Area Cities With Criminal Justice Programs

• Madison Heights, MI – 4.0 mi away (30,088 pop)
• Eastpointe, MI – 4.5 mi away (32,673 pop)
• Roseville, MI – 4.7 mi away (47,602 pop)
• Ferndale, MI – 5.8 mi away (20,099 pop)
• Sterling Heights, MI – 6.1 mi away (132,427 pop)

Frequently Asked Questions

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

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering criminal justice programs near Warren. The closest is Macomb Community College in Warren, MI (2.9 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Oakland Community College (14.6 miles). 4 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

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

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying criminal justice-related roles near Warren are: Attorney ($134,980), Information Security Analyst ($108,990), Police Supervisor ($98,140). 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 Madison Heights instead of Warren?

Madison Heights, MI is 4.0 miles from Warren 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 Warren an affordable place to study criminal justice?

Warren’s median household income of $63,741 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Warren 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.