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

Raytown, Missouri has a population of about 29,593. The city’s median household income is $67,227 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 22.8% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. There are 5 accredited criminal justice programs within 100 miles of Raytown. In the Kansas City, MO-KS metro area, the top-earning criminal justice-related role is Judge or Magistrate at a median $150,430 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2024).

Closest Criminal Justice Schools to Raytown

The five accredited institutions below are the closest options indexed in our directory that offer criminal justice programs. Distances are calculated from Raytown city center.

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

Criminal Justice Wages Near Raytown

Raytown is part of the Kansas City, MO-KS metro area (BLS area code 28140). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to Missouri statewide.

Source: BLS, May 2024 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.

Raytown at a Glance

Other Raytown-Area Cities With Criminal Justice Programs

• Lees Summit, MO – 6.9 mi away (89,467 pop)
• Grandview, MO – 8.5 mi away (25,190 pop)
• Independence, MO – 8.8 mi away (117,030 pop)
• Prairie Village, KS – 9.3 mi away (21,805 pop)
• Kansas City, MO – 10.2 mi away (1,590,762 pop)

Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited criminal justice programs are near Raytown, MO?

Our directory lists 5 criminal justice programs within 100 miles of Raytown. The closest is Rockhurst University in Kansas City, MO (6.3 miles), and the farthest in our top picks is Johnson County Community College (15.1 miles). 0 of these programs are offered fully online.

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

Based on BLS OEWS May 2024 wage data, the top-paying criminal justice-related roles near Raytown are: Judge or Magistrate ($150,430), Attorney ($130,890), Information Security Analyst ($104,230). 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 Lees Summit instead of Raytown?

Lees Summit, MO is 6.9 miles from Raytown 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 Raytown an affordable place to study criminal justice?

Raytown’s median household income of $67,227 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Raytown 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.

Related Resources

• Online Criminal Justice Programs in Missouri
• Main Criminal Justice Degree Guide
• Criminal Justice Programs by State