Best Online Criminal Justice Programs in Greenwood, MS (2026)

Greenwood, Mississippi has 5 accredited schools offering criminal justice programs, with tuition ranging from $3,510 to $21,606 per year for indexed programs. Greenwood has a population of about 13,983. Median household income is $34,659 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 23.5% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In Mississippi, the top-earning criminal justice-related role is Attorney at a median $91,690 annually (BLS, May 2025).

Closest Criminal Justice Schools to Greenwood

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

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

Criminal Justice Wages Near Greenwood

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.

Greenwood at a Glance

Other Greenwood-Area Cities With Criminal Justice Programs

• Greenville, MS – 49.9 mi away (32,089 pop)
• Oxford, MS – 70.1 mi away (31,728 pop)
• Madison, MS – 71.9 mi away (26,031 pop)
• Ridgeland, MS – 75.4 mi away (24,483 pop)
• Starkville, MS – 79.0 mi away (32,441 pop)

Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited criminal justice schools are near Greenwood, MS?

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering criminal justice programs near Greenwood. The closest is Mississippi Valley State University in Itta Bena, MS (7.2 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Coahoma Community College (55.5 miles). 5 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying criminal justice roles in Mississippi?

Based on BLS May 2025 state wage data, the top-paying criminal justice-related roles in Mississippi are: Attorney ($91,690), Information Security Analyst ($87,690), Police Supervisor ($59,860). Wages for Greenwood workers will track these statewide medians, adjusted for local cost of living.

Should I look at programs in Greenville instead of Greenwood?

Greenville, MS is 49.9 miles from Greenwood 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 Greenwood an affordable place to study criminal justice?

Greenwood’s median household income of $34,659 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Greenwood while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and Mississippi 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.