Best Criminal Justice Schools Near Lindenhurst, NY (2026)

Updated September 6, 2026 BLS data College Scorecard On this page

Lindenhurst, New York has 5 accredited schools offering criminal justice programs, with tuition ranging from $8,626 to $18,966 per year for indexed programs. Lindenhurst has a population of about 27,106. Median household income is $129,033 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 31.4% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ metro area, the top-earning criminal justice-related role is Attorney at a median $208,880 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).

Closest Criminal Justice Schools to Lindenhurst

The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer criminal justice programs near Lindenhurst, ranked by BOC Score and straight-line distance from Lindenhurst city center. The list is rebuilt from federal IPEDS data on every site update.

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 Lindenhurst. Advertising never affects these rankings. Read the full methodology.

Ranked by BOC Score — U.S. Dept. of Education outcome data. Advertising never affects rankings.

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#1

Farmingdale State College

Farmingdale, NY 5.6 miles from Lindenhurst
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
  • Accredited
75.7 BOC Score
Acceptance rate 63%
Graduation rate 55%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $69,781
Avg net price $10,867/yr
Tuition
In‑state$8,626
Out‑of‑state$18,536
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 81%
  • Programs offered: 46

Source:Accreditor: Middle States Commission on Higher EducationIPEDSCollege Scorecard

#2

Hofstra University

Hempstead, NY 12.2 miles from Lindenhurst
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
64.4 BOC Score
Graduation rate 67%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $69,039
Avg net price $34,176/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 83%
  • Programs offered: 154

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#3

SUNY Old Westbury

Old Westbury, NY 13.1 miles from Lindenhurst
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
66.7 BOC Score
Graduation rate 62%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $58,526
Avg net price $11,282/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 73%
  • Programs offered: 42

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#4

Molloy University

Rockville Centre, NY 13.4 miles from Lindenhurst
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
73.2 BOC Score
Graduation rate 73%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $77,789
Avg net price $24,347/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 83%
  • Programs offered: 56

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#5

Long Island University

Brookville, NY 14.9 miles from Lindenhurst
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
  • Accredited
49.4 BOC Score
Acceptance rate 86%
Graduation rate 56%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $59,950
Avg net price $33,062/yr
Tuition
In‑state$42,432
Out‑of‑state$42,432
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 77%
  • Programs offered: 114

Source:Accreditor: Middle States Commission on Higher EducationIPEDSCollege Scorecard

#6

Adelphi University

Garden City, NY 15.0 miles from Lindenhurst
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
68.9 BOC Score
Graduation rate 72%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $75,482
Avg net price $30,783/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 83%
  • Programs offered: 88

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#7

New York Institute of Technology

Old Westbury, NY 15.2 miles from Lindenhurst
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
62.2 BOC Score
Graduation rate 58%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $70,080
Avg net price $22,443/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 78%
  • Programs offered: 50

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#8

St. John's University-New York

Queens, NY 22.4 miles from Lindenhurst
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
65.7 BOC Score
Graduation rate 70%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $69,571
Avg net price $29,999/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 79%
  • Programs offered: 111

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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

Criminal Justice Wages Near Lindenhurst

Lindenhurst 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.

Occupation Median Wage Source COL-Adjusted (US=100)
Attorney $208,880 New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $185,506
Judge or Magistrate $204,160 New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $181,314
Police Supervisor $135,270 New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $120,133
Detective or Criminal Investigator $106,440 New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $94,529
Police or Sheriff’s Patrol Officer $105,540 New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $93,730
Correctional Officer $93,220 New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $82,789
Probation Officer $79,370 New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $70,488
Forensic Science Technician $81,670 New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $72,531
Paralegal or Legal Assistant $75,330 New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $66,901
Information Security Analyst $140,470 New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $124,751

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.

Lindenhurst at a Glance

Metric Value Source
Population 27,106 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income $129,033 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ 31.4% Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Regional Price Parity (US=100) 112.6 (above U.S. average) BEA RPP 2024

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited criminal justice schools are near Lindenhurst, NY?

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering criminal justice programs near Lindenhurst. The closest is Farmingdale State College in Farmingdale, NY (5.6 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Molloy University (13.4 miles). 4 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

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

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying criminal justice-related roles near Lindenhurst are: Attorney ($208,880), Judge or Magistrate ($204,160), Information Security Analyst ($140,470). 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 Freeport instead of Lindenhurst?

Freeport, NY is 11.5 miles from Lindenhurst 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 Lindenhurst an affordable place to study criminal justice?

Lindenhurst’s median household income of $129,033 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Lindenhurst 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.

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Other Programs Available in Lindenhurst

Compare every accredited online degree program with city-level data for Lindenhurst:

Data verified: September 6, 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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