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

Wyoming, Michigan has 5 accredited schools offering criminal justice programs. Wyoming has a population of about 76,865. Median household income is $72,163 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 24.3% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Grand Rapids-Wyoming-Kentwood, MI metro area, the top-earning criminal justice-related role is Attorney at a median $129,360 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).

Closest Criminal Justice Schools to Wyoming

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

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

Criminal Justice Wages Near Wyoming

Wyoming is part of the Grand Rapids-Wyoming-Kentwood, MI metro area (BLS area code 24340). 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.

Wyoming at a Glance

Other Wyoming-Area Cities With Criminal Justice Programs

• Grand Rapids, MI – 5.5 mi away (595,467 pop)
• Kentwood, MI – 5.8 mi away (51,689 pop)
• Walker, MI – 6.8 mi away (24,775 pop)
• Holland, MI – 21.6 mi away (101,421 pop)
• Norton Shores, MI – 33.3 mi away (24,340 pop)

Frequently Asked Questions

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

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering criminal justice programs near Wyoming. The closest is Grace Christian University in Wyoming, MI (2.1 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Grand Valley State University (10.4 miles). 5 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

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

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying criminal justice-related roles near Wyoming are: Attorney ($129,360), Police Supervisor ($97,140), Information Security Analyst ($95,660). 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 Grand Rapids instead of Wyoming?

Grand Rapids, MI is 5.5 miles from Wyoming 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 Wyoming an affordable place to study criminal justice?

Wyoming’s median household income of $72,163 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Wyoming 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.