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

Florissant, Missouri has 5 accredited schools offering criminal justice programs, with tuition ranging from $3,660 to $12,053 per year for indexed programs. Florissant has a population of about 51,915. Median household income is $66,344 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 22.7% 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 Florissant

The 5 accredited institutions below are the closest among the 5 schools in our directory that offer criminal justice programs near Florissant. Distances are calculated from Florissant 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 Florissant. Advertising never affects these rankings. Read the full methodology.

#1

Saint Louis Community College

Bridgeton, MO 7.0 miles from Florissant BOC Score34.3
Published tuition$3,660 - $12,053
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#2

Lindenwood University

Saint Charles, MO 9.2 miles from Florissant BOC Score50.6
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#3

Saint Louis University

Saint Louis, MO 11.2 miles from Florissant BOC Score74.5
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#4

Lewis and Clark Community College

Godfrey, IL 12.8 miles from Florissant BOC Score49.1
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#5

Harris-Stowe State University

Saint Louis, MO 12.9 miles from Florissant BOC Score34.9
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Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all Missouri schools on the Missouri criminal justice page.


Criminal Justice Wages Near Florissant

Florissant 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.

OccupationMedian WageSourceCOL-Adjusted (US=100)
Attorney$142,690St. Louis, MO-IL$150,042
Judge or MagistrateN/AMO statewide
Police Supervisor$99,270St. Louis, MO-IL$104,385
Detective or Criminal Investigator$80,930St. Louis, MO-IL$85,100
Police or Sheriff’s Patrol Officer$73,240St. Louis, MO-IL$77,014
Correctional Officer$50,980St. Louis, MO-IL$53,607
Probation Officer$47,260St. Louis, MO-IL$49,695
Forensic Science Technician$62,760St. Louis, MO-IL$65,994
Paralegal or Legal Assistant$61,970St. Louis, MO-IL$65,163
Information Security Analyst$106,420St. Louis, MO-IL$111,903

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.


Florissant at a Glance

MetricValueSource
Population51,915Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income$66,344Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+22.7%Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Regional Price Parity (US=100)95.1 (below U.S. average)BEA RPP 2024

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Frequently Asked Questions

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

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering criminal justice programs near Florissant. The closest is Saint Louis Community College in Bridgeton, MO (7.0 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Harris-Stowe State University (12.9 miles). 4 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

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

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying criminal justice-related roles near Florissant 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 Hazelwood instead of Florissant?

Hazelwood, MO is 3.4 miles from Florissant 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 Florissant an affordable place to study criminal justice?

Florissant’s median household income of $66,344 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Florissant 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 Florissant

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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.