Forsyth Technical Community College
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Online programsYes
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Best Online Criminal Justice Programs in Clemmons, NC (2026)
Clemmons, North Carolina has 5 accredited schools offering criminal justice programs, with tuition ranging from $6,735 to $22,345 per year for indexed programs. Clemmons has a population of about 21,574. Median household income is $84,326 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 49.1% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Winston-Salem, NC metro area, the top-earning criminal justice-related role is Information Security Analyst at a median $129,980 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).
Closest Criminal Justice Schools to Clemmons
The 5 accredited institutions below are the closest among the 5 schools in our directory that offer criminal justice programs near Clemmons. Distances are calculated from Clemmons city center.
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%
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Carolina University
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Online programsYes
Salem College
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Online programsYes
Winston-Salem State University
Published tuition$6,735 - $22,345
Online programsYes
Davidson-Davie Community College
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Online programsYes
Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all North Carolina schools on the North Carolina criminal justice page.
Criminal Justice Wages Near Clemmons
Clemmons is part of the Winston-Salem, NC metro area (BLS area code 49180). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to North Carolina statewide.
| Occupation | Median Wage | Source | COL-Adjusted (US=100) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Attorney | $126,250 | Winston-Salem, NC | $137,228 |
| Judge or Magistrate | N/A | NC statewide | – |
| Police Supervisor | $78,130 | Winston-Salem, NC | $84,924 |
| Detective or Criminal Investigator | $62,260 | Winston-Salem, NC | $67,674 |
| Police or Sheriff’s Patrol Officer | $57,440 | Winston-Salem, NC | $62,435 |
| Correctional Officer | $47,330 | Winston-Salem, NC | $51,446 |
| Probation Officer | $66,270 | Winston-Salem, NC | $72,033 |
| Forensic Science Technician | $45,950 | Winston-Salem, NC | $49,946 |
| Paralegal or Legal Assistant | $50,680 | Winston-Salem, NC | $55,087 |
| Information Security Analyst | $129,980 | Winston-Salem, NC | $141,283 |
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.
Clemmons at a Glance
| Metric | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 21,574 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003) |
| Median household income | $84,326 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013) |
| Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ | 49.1% | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003) |
| Regional Price Parity (US=100) | 92.0 (below U.S. average) | BEA RPP 2024 |
Other Clemmons-Area Cities With Criminal Justice Programs
- Winston-Salem, NC – 8.5 mi away (412,490 pop)
- Kernersville, NC – 17.6 mi away (24,066 pop)
- Thomasville, NC – 20.0 mi away (27,030 pop)
- High Point, NC – 22.1 mi away (177,412 pop)
- Salisbury, NC – 26.0 mi away (34,001 pop)
Frequently Asked Questions
How many accredited criminal justice schools are near Clemmons, NC?
Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering criminal justice programs near Clemmons. The closest is Forsyth Technical Community College in Winston-Salem, NC (7.0 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Davidson-Davie Community College (16.2 miles). 5 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.
What are the highest-paying criminal justice roles near Clemmons?
Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying criminal justice-related roles near Clemmons are: Information Security Analyst ($129,980), Attorney ($126,250), Police Supervisor ($78,130). These reflect MSA-level medians where published, with North Carolina statewide fallback for occupations not reported at the metro level.
Should I look at programs in Winston-Salem instead of Clemmons?
Winston-Salem, NC is 8.5 miles from Clemmons 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 Clemmons an affordable place to study criminal justice?
Clemmons’s median household income of $84,326 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Clemmons while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and North Carolina 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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Data verified: June 11, 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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