Best Online Criminal Justice Programs in Manhattan, NY (2026)
Manhattan, New York has a population of about 1,643,734. There are 5 accredited criminal justice programs within 100 miles of Manhattan. 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 Manhattan
The five accredited institutions below are the closest options indexed in our directory that offer criminal justice programs. Distances are calculated from Manhattan city center.
| School | City | Distance | Tuition | Online |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CUNY John Jay College of Criminal Justice | New York, NY | 1.5 mi | Contact school for pricing | – |
| Touro University | New York, NY | 1.9 mi | Contact school for pricing | – |
| Berkeley College-New York | New York, NY | 2.2 mi | Contact school for pricing | – |
| CUNY LaGuardia Community College | Long Island City, NY | 3.1 mi | Contact school for pricing | – |
| CUNY Hostos Community College | Bronx, NY | 3.2 mi | Contact school for pricing | – |
Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all New York schools on the New York criminal justice page.
Criminal Justice Wages Near Manhattan
Manhattan 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 | $203,450 | New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ | $180,684 |
| Judge or Magistrate | $196,190 | New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ | $174,236 |
| Police Supervisor | $137,520 | New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ | $122,131 |
| Detective or Criminal Investigator | $106,540 | New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ | $94,618 |
| Police or Sheriff’s Patrol Officer | $105,790 | New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ | $93,952 |
| Correctional Officer | $92,190 | New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ | $81,874 |
| Probation Officer | $78,920 | New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ | $70,089 |
| Forensic Science Technician | $78,170 | New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ | $69,423 |
| Paralegal or Legal Assistant | $73,470 | New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ | $65,249 |
| Information Security Analyst | $138,360 | New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ | $122,877 |
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.
Manhattan at a Glance
| Metric | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Regional Price Parity (US=100) | 112.6 (above U.S. average) | BEA RPP 2024 |
Other Manhattan-Area Cities With Criminal Justice Programs
- West New York, NJ – 2.3 mi away (53,343 pop)
- Cliffside Park, NJ – 2.9 mi away (24,856 pop)
- Union City, NJ – 3.6 mi away (69,296 pop)
- Hoboken, NJ – 4.2 mi away (54,379 pop)
- Fort Lee, NJ – 4.7 mi away (37,577 pop)
Frequently Asked Questions
How many accredited criminal justice programs are near Manhattan, NY?
Our directory lists 5 criminal justice programs within 100 miles of Manhattan. The closest is CUNY John Jay College of Criminal Justice in New York, NY (1.5 miles), and the farthest in our top picks is CUNY Hostos Community College (3.2 miles). 0 of these programs are offered fully online.
What are the highest-paying criminal justice roles near Manhattan?
Based on BLS OEWS May 2024 wage data, the top-paying criminal justice-related roles near Manhattan 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 West New York instead of Manhattan?
West New York, NJ is 2.3 miles from Manhattan 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.
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
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