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

Ferguson, Missouri has 5 accredited schools offering criminal justice programs, with tuition ranging from $3,660 to $49,218 per year for indexed programs. Ferguson has a population of about 18,350. Median household income is $46,106 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 21.7% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the St. Louis, MO-IL metro area, the top-earning criminal justice-related role is Attorney at a median $142,690 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).

Closest Criminal Justice Schools to Ferguson

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

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

Criminal Justice Wages Near Ferguson

Ferguson is part of the St. Louis, MO-IL metro area (BLS area code 41180). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to Missouri 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.

Ferguson at a Glance

Other Ferguson-Area Cities With Criminal Justice Programs

• Florissant, MO – 3.9 mi away (51,776 pop)
• Hazelwood, MO – 6.0 mi away (25,443 pop)
• University City, MO – 6.1 mi away (34,706 pop)
• Saint Louis, MO – 8.3 mi away (2,096,990 pop)
• Granite City, IL – 9.2 mi away (28,908 pop)

Frequently Asked Questions

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

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering criminal justice programs near Ferguson. The closest is Saint Louis University in Saint Louis, MO (7.3 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Webster University (11.4 miles). 5 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

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

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying criminal justice-related roles near Ferguson are: Attorney ($142,690), Information Security Analyst ($106,420), Police Supervisor ($99,270). These reflect MSA-level medians where published, with Missouri statewide fallback for occupations not reported at the metro level.

Should I look at programs in Florissant instead of Ferguson?

Florissant, MO is 3.9 miles from Ferguson 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 Ferguson an affordable place to study criminal justice?

Ferguson’s median household income of $46,106 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Ferguson 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.

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.