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

Lebanon, New Hampshire has a population of about 14,759. The city’s median household income is $92,288 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 56.4% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. There are 5 accredited criminal justice programs within 100 miles of Lebanon, with tuition ranging from $6,940 to $29,257 per year. In New Hampshire, the top-earning criminal justice-related role is Information Security Analyst at a median $129,690 annually (BLS, May 2024).


Closest Criminal Justice Schools to Lebanon

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

SchoolCityDistanceTuitionOnline
River Valley Community CollegeClaremont, NH16.8 mi$6,940 - $24,442
Vermont State UniversityRandolph, VT27.1 miContact school for pricing
Plymouth State UniversityPlymouth, NH29.9 mi$14,558 - $29,257
New England CollegeHenniker, NH38.2 miContact school for pricing
Norwich UniversityNorthfield, VT40.3 miContact school for pricing

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


Criminal Justice Wages Near Lebanon

OccupationMedian Annual Wage (New Hampshire, statewide)
Attorney$122,640
Judge or MagistrateN/A
Police Supervisor$99,550
Detective or Criminal Investigator$90,050
Police or Sheriff’s Patrol Officer$67,620
Correctional Officer$61,420
Probation OfficerN/A
Forensic Science TechnicianN/A
Paralegal or Legal Assistant$60,640
Information Security Analyst$129,690

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.


Lebanon at a Glance

MetricValueSource
Population14,759Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income$92,288Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+56.4%Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited criminal justice programs are near Lebanon, NH?

Our directory lists 5 criminal justice programs within 100 miles of Lebanon. The closest is River Valley Community College in Claremont, NH (16.8 miles), and the farthest in our top picks is Norwich University (40.3 miles). 0 of these programs are offered fully online.

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

Based on BLS May 2024 state wage data, the top-paying criminal justice-related roles in New Hampshire are: Information Security Analyst ($129,690), Attorney ($122,640), Police Supervisor ($99,550). Wages for Lebanon workers will track these statewide medians, adjusted for local cost of living.

Should I look at programs in Barre instead of Lebanon?

Barre, VT is 41.0 miles from Lebanon 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 Lebanon an affordable place to study criminal justice?

Lebanon’s median household income of $92,288 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Lebanon 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.