Best Online Criminal Justice Programs in Newburgh, NY (2026)

Newburgh, New York has 5 accredited schools offering criminal justice programs, with tuition ranging from $5,346 to $15,709 per year for indexed programs. Newburgh has a population of about 28,649. Median household income is $51,006 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 17.8% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Kiryas Joel-Poughkeepsie-Newburgh, NY metro area, the top-earning criminal justice-related role is Judge or Magistrate at a median $174,730 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).


Closest Criminal Justice Schools to Newburgh

The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer criminal justice programs near Newburgh, ranked by BOC Score and straight-line distance from Newburgh 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 Newburgh. Advertising never affects these rankings. Read the full methodology.

#1

Marist University

Poughkeepsie, NY 15.7 miles from Newburgh BOC Score 72.1
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
  • Accredited
Acceptance rate 57%
Graduation rate 80%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $77,819
Avg net price $41,544/yr
Tuition
In‑state$47,750
Out‑of‑state$47,750
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 88%
  • Programs offered: 35

Source:Accreditor: Middle States Commission on Higher EducationIPEDSCollege Scorecard

#2

Dominican University New York

Orangeburg, NY 31.7 miles from Newburgh BOC Score 43.4
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 55%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $61,171
Avg net price $41,832/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 67%
  • Programs offered: 19

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#3

St. Thomas Aquinas College

Sparkill, NY 33.6 miles from Newburgh BOC Score 62.4
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 62%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $62,909
Avg net price $19,994/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 74%
  • Programs offered: 21

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#4

Mercy University

Dobbs Ferry, NY 34.2 miles from Newburgh BOC Score 57.2
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 57%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $52,055
Avg net price $14,072/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 75%
  • Programs offered: 43

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#5

Manhattanville University

Purchase, NY 36.3 miles from Newburgh BOC Score 59.3
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
  • Accredited
Acceptance rate 87%
Graduation rate 56%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $58,832
Avg net price $20,991/yr
Tuition
In‑state$44,604
Out‑of‑state$44,604
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 73%
  • Programs offered: 50

Source:Accreditor: Middle States Commission on Higher EducationIPEDSCollege Scorecard

#6

Iona University

New Rochelle, NY 41.8 miles from Newburgh BOC Score 59.5
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 60%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $73,595
Avg net price $29,188/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 78%
  • Programs offered: 30

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#7

Monroe University

Bronx, NY 44.6 miles from Newburgh BOC Score 62.7
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 54%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $41,236
Avg net price $14,522/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 68%
  • Programs offered: 33

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#8

CUNY John Jay College of Criminal Justice

New York, NY 50.7 miles from Newburgh BOC Score 71.6
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 62%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $56,195
Avg net price $3,203/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 81%
  • Programs offered: 23

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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


Criminal Justice Wages Near Newburgh

Newburgh is part of the Kiryas Joel-Poughkeepsie-Newburgh, NY metro area (BLS area code 28880). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to New York statewide.

OccupationMedian WageSourceCOL-Adjusted (US=100)
Attorney$138,630Kiryas Joel-Poughkeepsie-Newburgh, NY$126,718
Judge or Magistrate$174,730Kiryas Joel-Poughkeepsie-Newburgh, NY$159,717
Police Supervisor$119,320Kiryas Joel-Poughkeepsie-Newburgh, NY$109,068
Detective or Criminal Investigator$111,860Kiryas Joel-Poughkeepsie-Newburgh, NY$102,249
Police or Sheriff’s Patrol Officer$87,930Kiryas Joel-Poughkeepsie-Newburgh, NY$80,375
Correctional Officer$75,240Kiryas Joel-Poughkeepsie-Newburgh, NY$68,775
Probation Officer$85,130Kiryas Joel-Poughkeepsie-Newburgh, NY$77,815
Forensic Science Technician$81,670NY statewide$74,653
Paralegal or Legal Assistant$61,350Kiryas Joel-Poughkeepsie-Newburgh, NY$56,079
Information Security Analyst$106,740Kiryas Joel-Poughkeepsie-Newburgh, NY$97,569

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.


Newburgh at a Glance

MetricValueSource
Population28,649Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income$51,006Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+17.8%Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Regional Price Parity (US=100)109.4 (above U.S. average)BEA RPP 2024

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Frequently Asked Questions

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

Accredited schools offering criminal justice programs near Newburgh are listed on this page, ranked by BOC Score and distance from the city center. The list is rebuilt from federal IPEDS and College Scorecard data on every site update, so it stays current as programs open and close.

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

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying criminal justice-related roles near Newburgh are: Judge or Magistrate ($174,730), Attorney ($138,630), Police Supervisor ($119,320). 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 Kiryas Joel instead of Newburgh?

Kiryas Joel, NY is 13.6 miles from Newburgh 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 Newburgh an affordable place to study criminal justice?

Newburgh’s median household income of $51,006 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Newburgh 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 Newburgh

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

Data verified: July 23, 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.