Best Online Criminal Justice Programs in Norfolk, NE (2026)

Norfolk, Nebraska has 5 accredited schools offering criminal justice programs. Norfolk has a population of about 25,962. Median household income is $62,175 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 24.0% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In Nebraska, the top-earning criminal justice-related role is Judge or Magistrate at a median $208,180 annually (BLS, May 2025).

Closest Criminal Justice Schools to Norfolk

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

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

Criminal Justice Wages Near Norfolk

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.

Norfolk at a Glance

Other Norfolk-Area Cities With Criminal Justice Programs

• Columbus, NE – 41.5 mi away (22,846 pop)
• Sioux City, IA – 61.6 mi away (106,740 pop)
• Fremont, NE – 63.2 mi away (27,598 pop)
• Omaha, NE – 88.8 mi away (792,463 pop)
• Grand Island, NE – 91.0 mi away (53,556 pop)

Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited criminal justice schools are near Norfolk, NE?

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering criminal justice programs near Norfolk. The closest is Northeast Community College in Norfolk, NE (0.9 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Briar Cliff University (61.1 miles). 5 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

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

Based on BLS May 2025 state wage data, the top-paying criminal justice-related roles in Nebraska are: Judge or Magistrate ($208,180), Attorney ($109,170), Police Supervisor ($106,100). Wages for Norfolk workers will track these statewide medians, adjusted for local cost of living.

Should I look at programs in Columbus instead of Norfolk?

Columbus, NE is 41.5 miles from Norfolk 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 Norfolk an affordable place to study criminal justice?

Norfolk’s median household income of $62,175 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Norfolk while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and Nebraska 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

• Criminal Justice accreditation: what to look for
• Criminal Justice concentrations and specializations
• Is a Criminal Justice degree worth it?
• Main Criminal Justice degree guide
• Online Criminal Justice programs in Nebraska
• Criminal Justice programs by state

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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.