Best Online Criminal Justice Programs in Mint Hill, NC (2026)

Mint Hill, North Carolina has a population of about 26,954. The city’s median household income is $99,272 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 38.4% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. There are 5 accredited criminal justice programs within 100 miles of Mint Hill, with tuition ranging from $2,792 to $57,780 per year. In the Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC metro area, the top-earning criminal justice-related role is Attorney at a median $137,270 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2024).

Closest Criminal Justice Schools to Mint Hill

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

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

Criminal Justice Wages Near Mint Hill

Mint Hill is part of the Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC metro area (BLS area code 16740). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to North Carolina 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.

Mint Hill at a Glance

Other Mint Hill-Area Cities With Criminal Justice Programs

• Matthews, NC – 5.1 mi away (31,495 pop)
• Indian Trail, NC – 7.5 mi away (38,222 pop)
• Charlotte, NC – 10.2 mi away (1,438,351 pop)
• Monroe, NC – 13.0 mi away (34,818 pop)
• Concord, NC – 14.9 mi away (244,273 pop)

Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited criminal justice programs are near Mint Hill, NC?

Our directory lists 5 criminal justice programs within 100 miles of Mint Hill. The closest is University of North Carolina at Charlotte in Charlotte, NC (9.9 miles), and the farthest in our top picks is York Technical College (25.6 miles). 0 of these programs are offered fully online.

What are the highest-paying criminal justice roles near Mint Hill?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2024 wage data, the top-paying criminal justice-related roles near Mint Hill are: Attorney ($137,270), Information Security Analyst ($127,840), Police Supervisor ($103,870). 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 Matthews instead of Mint Hill?

Matthews, NC is 5.1 miles from Mint Hill 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 Mint Hill an affordable place to study criminal justice?

Mint Hill’s median household income of $99,272 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Mint Hill 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.

Related Resources

• Online Criminal Justice Programs in North Carolina
• Main Criminal Justice Degree Guide
• Criminal Justice Programs by State