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

Nixa, Missouri has 5 accredited schools offering criminal justice programs, with tuition ranging from $9,024 to $24,022 per year for indexed programs. Nixa has a population of about 24,131. Median household income is $80,491 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 34.8% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Springfield, MO metro area, the top-earning criminal justice-related role is Attorney at a median $103,790 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).

Closest Criminal Justice Schools to Nixa

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

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

Criminal Justice Wages Near Nixa

Nixa is part of the Springfield, MO metro area (BLS area code 44180). 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.

Nixa at a Glance

Other Nixa-Area Cities With Criminal Justice Programs

• Springfield, MO – 10.3 mi away (287,124 pop)
• Branson, MO – 27.4 mi away (24,603 pop)
• Joplin, MO – 66.5 mi away (86,144 pop)
• Bella Vista, AR – 67.2 mi away (28,406 pop)
• Rogers, AR – 69.1 mi away (65,021 pop)

Frequently Asked Questions

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

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering criminal justice programs near Nixa. The closest is Missouri State University-Springfield in Springfield, MO (10.8 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Evangel University (12.3 miles). 5 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

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

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying criminal justice-related roles near Nixa are: Attorney ($103,790), Police Supervisor ($85,930), Information Security Analyst ($84,690). 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 Springfield instead of Nixa?

Springfield, MO is 10.3 miles from Nixa 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 Nixa an affordable place to study criminal justice?

Nixa’s median household income of $80,491 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Nixa 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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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.