Best Online Criminal Justice Programs in Keene, NH (2026)

Keene, New Hampshire has 5 accredited schools offering criminal justice programs. Keene has a population of about 22,923. Median household income is $78,183 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 43.4% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In New Hampshire, the top-earning criminal justice-related role is Information Security Analyst at a median $124,000 annually (BLS, May 2025).

Closest Criminal Justice Schools to Keene

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

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

Criminal Justice Wages Near Keene

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.

Keene at a Glance

Other Keene-Area Cities With Criminal Justice Programs

• Gardner, MA – 29.8 mi away (20,430 pop)
• Fitchburg, MA – 34.9 mi away (40,414 pop)
• Leominster, MA – 39.9 mi away (119,538 pop)
• Concord, NH – 42.1 mi away (42,821 pop)
• Nashua, NH – 43.2 mi away (230,061 pop)

Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited criminal justice schools are near Keene, NH?

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering criminal justice programs near Keene. The closest is Keene State College in Keene, NH (1.9 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Mount Wachusett Community College (29.3 miles). 4 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying criminal justice roles in New Hampshire?

Based on BLS May 2025 state wage data, the top-paying criminal justice-related roles in New Hampshire are: Information Security Analyst ($124,000), Attorney ($120,810), Police Supervisor ($100,060). Wages for Keene workers will track these statewide medians, adjusted for local cost of living.

Should I look at programs in Gardner instead of Keene?

Gardner, MA is 29.8 miles from Keene 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 Keene an affordable place to study criminal justice?

Keene’s median household income of $78,183 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Keene while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and New Hampshire 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.