Best Online Criminal Justice Programs in Hackensack, NJ (2026)

Hackensack, New Jersey has a population of about 45,768. The city’s median household income is $82,212 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 41.7% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. There are 5 accredited criminal justice programs within 100 miles of Hackensack, with tuition ranging from $4,757 to $38,702 per year. In the New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ metro area, the top-earning criminal justice-related role is Attorney at a median $203,450 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2024).

Closest Criminal Justice Schools to Hackensack

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

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

Criminal Justice Wages Near Hackensack

Hackensack is part of the New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ metro area (BLS area code 35620). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to New Jersey 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.

Hackensack at a Glance

Other Hackensack-Area Cities With Criminal Justice Programs

• Lodi, NJ – 2.0 mi away (24,778 pop)
• Garfield, NJ – 3.3 mi away (31,876 pop)
• Bergenfield, NJ – 3.5 mi away (27,647 pop)
• Englewood, NJ – 3.8 mi away (28,455 pop)
• Palisades Park, NJ – 3.9 mi away (20,753 pop)

Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited criminal justice programs are near Hackensack, NJ?

Our directory lists 5 criminal justice programs within 100 miles of Hackensack. The closest is Fairleigh Dickinson University-Metropolitan Campus in Teaneck, NJ (0.9 miles), and the farthest in our top picks is Berkeley College-Woodland Park (7.4 miles). 0 of these programs are offered fully online.

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

Based on BLS OEWS May 2024 wage data, the top-paying criminal justice-related roles near Hackensack are: Attorney ($203,450), Judge or Magistrate ($196,190), Information Security Analyst ($138,360). These reflect MSA-level medians where published, with New Jersey statewide fallback for occupations not reported at the metro level.

Should I look at programs in Lodi instead of Hackensack?

Lodi, NJ is 2.0 miles from Hackensack 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 Hackensack an affordable place to study criminal justice?

Hackensack’s median household income of $82,212 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Hackensack while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and New Jersey 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 New Jersey
• Main Criminal Justice Degree Guide
• Criminal Justice Programs by State