University of New Mexico-Gallup Campus
Published tuition$2,575 - $11,378
Online programs--
Best Online Criminal Justice Programs in Gallup, NM (2026)
Gallup, New Mexico has 5 accredited schools offering criminal justice programs, with tuition ranging from $1,790 to $15,593 per year for indexed programs. Gallup has a population of about 21,333. Median household income is $57,466 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 22.6% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In New Mexico, the top-earning criminal justice-related role is Judge or Magistrate at a median $205,400 annually (BLS, May 2025).
Closest Criminal Justice Schools to Gallup
The 5 accredited institutions below are the closest among the 5 schools in our directory that offer criminal justice programs near Gallup. Distances are calculated from Gallup city center.
How We Rank Schools
Every school list on this site is ordered by the BOC Score, computed from the most recent school-level data published by the U.S. Department of Education (College Scorecard and IPEDS). To qualify, a school must be currently operating and accredited by an agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. Each eligible school is then scored on five measures, percentile-ranked against schools at the same credential level:
- Graduation rate 30%
- Median earnings, 10 years after entry 25%
- Average net price (lower is better) 20%
- Retention rate 15%
- Fully online availability 10%
Schools without enough outcome data appear after ranked schools, without a score. On this page, schools are ordered by distance from Gallup. Advertising never affects these rankings. Read the full methodology.
Navajo Technical University
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Online programsYes
New Mexico State University-Grants
Published tuition$2,136 - $15,593
Online programsYes
Northland Pioneer College
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Online programsYes
San Juan College
Published tuition$1,790 - $13,178
Online programsYes
Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all New Mexico schools on the New Mexico criminal justice page.
Criminal Justice Wages Near Gallup
| Occupation | Median Annual Wage (New Mexico, statewide) |
|---|---|
| Attorney | $119,680 |
| Judge or Magistrate | $205,400 |
| Police Supervisor | $92,200 |
| Detective or Criminal Investigator | $86,840 |
| Police or Sheriff’s Patrol Officer | $69,180 |
| Correctional Officer | $47,940 |
| Probation Officer | $66,000 |
| Forensic Science Technician | $65,570 |
| Paralegal or Legal Assistant | $59,840 |
| Information Security Analyst | $130,070 |
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.
Gallup at a Glance
| Metric | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 21,333 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003) |
| Median household income | $57,466 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013) |
| Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ | 22.6% | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003) |
Other Gallup-Area Cities With Criminal Justice Programs
- Farmington, NM – 91.2 mi away (48,137 pop)
Frequently Asked Questions
How many accredited criminal justice schools are near Gallup, NM?
Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering criminal justice programs near Gallup. The closest is University of New Mexico-Gallup Campus in Gallup, NM (1.6 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is San Juan College (92.3 miles). 4 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.
What are the highest-paying criminal justice roles in New Mexico?
Based on BLS May 2025 state wage data, the top-paying criminal justice-related roles in New Mexico are: Judge or Magistrate ($205,400), Information Security Analyst ($130,070), Attorney ($119,680). Wages for Gallup workers will track these statewide medians, adjusted for local cost of living.
Should I look at programs in Farmington instead of Gallup?
Farmington, NM is 91.2 miles from Gallup 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 Gallup an affordable place to study criminal justice?
Gallup’s median household income of $57,466 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Gallup while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and New Mexico 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.
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