Best Online Criminal Justice Programs in Mount Vernon, NY (2026)

Mount Vernon, New York has a population of about 72,528. The city’s median household income is $77,171 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 35.0% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. There are 5 accredited criminal justice programs within 100 miles of Mount Vernon. 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 Mount Vernon

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

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

Criminal Justice Wages Near Mount Vernon

Mount Vernon 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.

Mount Vernon at a Glance

Other Mount Vernon-Area Cities With Criminal Justice Programs

• New Rochelle, NY – 2.6 mi away (79,557 pop)
• Yonkers, NY – 3.0 mi away (200,807 pop)
• Bronx, NY – 4.8 mi away (1,455,720 pop)
• Englewood, NJ – 7.7 mi away (28,455 pop)
• White Plains, NY – 8.4 mi away (58,241 pop)

Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited criminal justice programs are near Mount Vernon, NY?

Our directory lists 5 criminal justice programs within 100 miles of Mount Vernon. The closest is Iona University in New Rochelle, NY (2.3 miles), and the farthest in our top picks is CUNY Hostos Community College (8.3 miles). 0 of these programs are offered fully online.

What are the highest-paying criminal justice roles near Mount Vernon?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2024 wage data, the top-paying criminal justice-related roles near Mount Vernon 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 Mount Vernon?

New Rochelle, NY is 2.6 miles from Mount Vernon 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 Mount Vernon an affordable place to study criminal justice?

Mount Vernon’s median household income of $77,171 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Mount Vernon 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