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

Nashua, New Hampshire has 5 accredited schools offering criminal justice programs, with tuition ranging from $7,140 to $50,999 per year for indexed programs. Nashua has a population of about 91,131. Median household income is $92,457 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 40.5% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Manchester-Nashua, NH metro area, the top-earning criminal justice-related role is Attorney at a median $125,190 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).

Closest Criminal Justice Schools to Nashua

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

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

Criminal Justice Wages Near Nashua

Nashua is part of the Manchester-Nashua, NH metro area (BLS area code 31700). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to New Hampshire 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.

Nashua at a Glance

Other Nashua-Area Cities With Criminal Justice Programs

• Lowell, MA – 11.5 mi away (110,558 pop)
• Methuen, MA – 15.4 mi away (49,917 pop)
• Manchester, NH – 16.4 mi away (159,744 pop)
• Lawrence, MA – 17.0 mi away (80,209 pop)
• Fitchburg, MA – 19.8 mi away (40,414 pop)

Frequently Asked Questions

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

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering criminal justice programs near Nashua. The closest is Rivier University in Nashua, NH (1.8 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Fitchburg State University (18.8 miles). 5 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

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

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying criminal justice-related roles near Nashua are: Attorney ($125,190), Information Security Analyst ($122,340), Police Supervisor ($106,200). These reflect MSA-level medians where published, with New Hampshire statewide fallback for occupations not reported at the metro level.

Should I look at programs in Lowell instead of Nashua?

Lowell, MA is 11.5 miles from Nashua 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 Nashua an affordable place to study criminal justice?

Nashua’s median household income of $92,457 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Nashua 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.

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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.