Best Online Criminal Justice Programs in Glen Cove, NY (2026)

Glen Cove, New York has a population of about 28,101. The city’s median household income is $91,355 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 40.0% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. There are 5 accredited criminal justice programs within 100 miles of Glen Cove. 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 Glen Cove

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

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

Criminal Justice Wages Near Glen Cove

Glen Cove 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 York 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.

Glen Cove at a Glance

Other Glen Cove-Area Cities With Criminal Justice Programs

• New Rochelle, NY – 9.1 mi away (79,557 pop)
• Port Chester, NY – 9.5 mi away (29,524 pop)
• Garden City, NY – 10.0 mi away (22,545 pop)
• Mount Vernon, NY – 10.9 mi away (68,344 pop)
• Hempstead, NY – 11.5 mi away (55,555 pop)

Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited criminal justice programs are near Glen Cove, NY?

Our directory lists 5 criminal justice programs within 100 miles of Glen Cove. The closest is Long Island University in Brookville, NY (4.1 miles), and the farthest in our top picks is Adelphi University (10.5 miles). 0 of these programs are offered fully online.

What are the highest-paying criminal justice roles near Glen Cove?

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

Should I look at programs in New Rochelle instead of Glen Cove?

New Rochelle, NY is 9.1 miles from Glen Cove 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 Glen Cove an affordable place to study criminal justice?

Glen Cove’s median household income of $91,355 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Glen Cove while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and New York 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 York
• Main Criminal Justice Degree Guide
• Criminal Justice Programs by State