Best Online Criminal Justice Programs in Minneapolis, MN (2026)
Minneapolis, Minnesota has a population of about 426,845. The city’s median household income is $80,269 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 54.5% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. There are 5 accredited criminal justice programs within 100 miles of Minneapolis. In the Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI metro area, the top-earning criminal justice-related role is Judge or Magistrate at a median $182,790 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2024).
Closest Criminal Justice Schools to Minneapolis
The five accredited institutions below are the closest options indexed in our directory that offer criminal justice programs. Distances are calculated from Minneapolis city center.
| School | City | Distance | Tuition | Online |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Minneapolis Community and Technical College | Minneapolis, MN | 0.9 mi | Contact school for pricing | – |
| Capella University | Minneapolis, MN | 1.0 mi | Contact school for pricing | – |
| Walden University | Minneapolis, MN | 1.2 mi | Contact school for pricing | – |
| University of St Thomas | Saint Paul, MN | 4.0 mi | Contact school for pricing | – |
| St Catherine University | Saint Paul, MN | 4.8 mi | Contact school for pricing | – |
Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all Minnesota schools on the Minnesota criminal justice page.
Criminal Justice Wages Near Minneapolis
Minneapolis is part of the Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI metro area (BLS area code 33460). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to Minnesota statewide.
| Occupation | Median Wage | Source | COL-Adjusted (US=100) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Attorney | $150,110 | Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI | $143,235 |
| Judge or Magistrate | $182,790 | Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI | $174,418 |
| Police Supervisor | $108,040 | Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI | $103,092 |
| Detective or Criminal Investigator | $84,340 | Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI | $80,477 |
| Police or Sheriff’s Patrol Officer | $95,920 | Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI | $91,527 |
| Correctional Officer | $75,410 | Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI | $71,956 |
| Probation Officer | $77,750 | Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI | $74,189 |
| Forensic Science Technician | $73,070 | Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI | $69,723 |
| Paralegal or Legal Assistant | $74,750 | Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI | $71,326 |
| Information Security Analyst | $129,380 | Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI | $123,454 |
Source: BLS, May 2024 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.
Minneapolis at a Glance
| Metric | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 426,845 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003) |
| Median household income | $80,269 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013) |
| Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ | 54.5% | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003) |
| Regional Price Parity (US=100) | 104.8 (above U.S. average) | BEA RPP 2024 |
Other Minneapolis-Area Cities With Criminal Justice Programs
- Golden Valley, MN – 4.8 mi away (21,376 pop)
- Saint Louis Park, MN – 4.9 mi away (48,747 pop)
- Richfield, MN – 6.1 mi away (35,949 pop)
- Roseville, MN – 6.6 mi away (35,691 pop)
- Edina, MN – 6.7 mi away (51,350 pop)
Frequently Asked Questions
How many accredited criminal justice programs are near Minneapolis, MN?
Our directory lists 5 criminal justice programs within 100 miles of Minneapolis. The closest is Minneapolis Community and Technical College in Minneapolis, MN (0.9 miles), and the farthest in our top picks is St Catherine University (4.8 miles). 0 of these programs are offered fully online.
What are the highest-paying criminal justice roles near Minneapolis?
Based on BLS OEWS May 2024 wage data, the top-paying criminal justice-related roles near Minneapolis are: Judge or Magistrate ($182,790), Attorney ($150,110), Information Security Analyst ($129,380). These reflect MSA-level medians where published, with Minnesota statewide fallback for occupations not reported at the metro level.
Should I look at programs in Golden Valley instead of Minneapolis?
Golden Valley, MN is 4.8 miles from Minneapolis 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 Minneapolis an affordable place to study criminal justice?
Minneapolis’s median household income of $80,269 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Minneapolis while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and Minnesota 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.
Related Resources
- Online Criminal Justice Programs in Minnesota
- Main Criminal Justice Degree Guide
- Criminal Justice Programs by State
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