Best Online Criminal Justice Programs in Wilson, NC (2026)

Wilson, North Carolina has 5 accredited schools offering criminal justice programs, with tuition ranging from $2,572 to $13,807 per year for indexed programs. Wilson has a population of about 47,740. Median household income is $47,294 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 22.8% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In North Carolina, the top-earning criminal justice-related role is Information Security Analyst at a median $131,540 annually (BLS, May 2025).

Closest Criminal Justice Schools to Wilson

The 5 accredited institutions below are the closest among the 5 schools in our directory that offer criminal justice programs near Wilson. Distances are calculated from Wilson city center.

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

Criminal Justice Wages Near Wilson

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.

Wilson at a Glance

Other Wilson-Area Cities With Criminal Justice Programs

• Rocky Mount, NC – 17.7 mi away (65,851 pop)
• Goldsboro, NC – 24.5 mi away (59,969 pop)
• Smithfield, NC – 28.0 mi away (30,375 pop)
• Clayton, NC – 29.6 mi away (20,260 pop)
• Greenville, NC – 32.4 mi away (127,464 pop)

Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited criminal justice schools are near Wilson, NC?

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering criminal justice programs near Wilson. The closest is Barton College in Wilson, NC (0.9 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Edgecombe Community College (22.4 miles). 5 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying criminal justice roles in North Carolina?

Based on BLS May 2025 state wage data, the top-paying criminal justice-related roles in North Carolina are: Information Security Analyst ($131,540), Attorney ($127,710), Police Supervisor ($91,100). Wages for Wilson workers will track these statewide medians, adjusted for local cost of living.

Should I look at programs in Rocky Mount instead of Wilson?

Rocky Mount, NC is 17.7 miles from Wilson 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 Wilson an affordable place to study criminal justice?

Wilson’s median household income of $47,294 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Wilson 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.