Best Online Criminal Justice Programs in Farmington, MO (2026)

Farmington, Missouri has 5 accredited schools offering criminal justice programs, with tuition ranging from $9,496 to $49,218 per year for indexed programs. Farmington has a population of about 17,999. Median household income is $49,882 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 14.8% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In Missouri, the top-earning criminal justice-related role is Attorney at a median $133,450 annually (BLS, May 2025).


Closest Criminal Justice Schools to Farmington

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

How We Rank Schools

Every school list on this site is ordered by the BOC Score, computed from the most recent school-level data published by the U.S. Department of Education (College Scorecard and IPEDS). To qualify, a school must be currently operating and accredited by an agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. Each eligible school is then scored on five measures, percentile-ranked against schools at the same credential level:

  • Graduation rate 30%
  • Median earnings, 10 years after entry 25%
  • Average net price (lower is better) 20%
  • Retention rate 15%
  • Fully online availability 10%

Schools without enough outcome data appear after ranked schools, without a score. On this page, schools are ordered by distance from Farmington. Advertising never affects these rankings. Read the full methodology.

#1

Mineral Area College

Park Hills, MO 4.9 miles from Farmington BOC Score51.4
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#2

Jefferson College

Hillsboro, MO 33.8 miles from Farmington BOC Score57.2
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#3

Webster University

Saint Louis, MO 55.9 miles from Farmington BOC Score42.5
Published tuition$30,730 - $49,218
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#4

Southwestern Illinois College

Belleville, IL 57.8 miles from Farmington BOC Score49.6
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#5

Southeast Missouri State University

Cape Girardeau, MO 58.8 miles from Farmington BOC Score47.0
Published tuition$9,496 - $23,337
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Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all Missouri schools on the Missouri criminal justice page.


Criminal Justice Wages Near Farmington

OccupationMedian Annual Wage (Missouri, statewide)
Attorney$133,450
Judge or MagistrateN/A
Police Supervisor$94,440
Detective or Criminal Investigator$75,650
Police or Sheriff’s Patrol Officer$59,460
Correctional Officer$42,620
Probation Officer$46,840
Forensic Science Technician$62,750
Paralegal or Legal Assistant$61,410
Information Security Analyst$103,440

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.


Farmington at a Glance

MetricValueSource
Population17,999Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income$49,882Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+14.8%Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited criminal justice schools are near Farmington, MO?

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering criminal justice programs near Farmington. The closest is Mineral Area College in Park Hills, MO (4.9 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Southeast Missouri State University (58.8 miles). 5 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

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

Based on BLS May 2025 state wage data, the top-paying criminal justice-related roles in Missouri are: Attorney ($133,450), Information Security Analyst ($103,440), Police Supervisor ($94,440). Wages for Farmington workers will track these statewide medians, adjusted for local cost of living.

Should I look at programs in Arnold instead of Farmington?

Arnold, MO is 44.8 miles from Farmington 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 Farmington an affordable place to study criminal justice?

Farmington’s median household income of $49,882 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Farmington while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and Missouri 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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Other Programs Available in Farmington

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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.