University of North Dakota
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Best Online Criminal Justice Programs in Grand Forks, ND (2026)
Grand Forks, North Dakota has 5 accredited schools offering criminal justice programs, with tuition ranging from $12,715 to $24,675 per year for indexed programs. Grand Forks has a population of about 58,882. Median household income is $63,838 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 39.2% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In North Dakota, the top-earning criminal justice-related role is Judge or Magistrate at a median $171,100 annually (BLS, May 2025).
Closest Criminal Justice Schools to Grand Forks
The 5 accredited institutions below are the closest among the 5 schools in our directory that offer criminal justice programs near Grand Forks. Distances are calculated from Grand Forks 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%
Schools without enough outcome data appear after ranked schools, without a score. On this page, schools are ordered by distance from Grand Forks. Advertising never affects these rankings. Read the full methodology.
University of Minnesota-Crookston
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Northland Community and Technical College
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North Dakota State University-Main Campus
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Rasmussen University-North Dakota
Published tuition$12,715 - $24,675
Online programsYes
Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all North Dakota schools on the North Dakota criminal justice page.
Criminal Justice Wages Near Grand Forks
Grand Forks is part of the Grand Forks, ND-MN metro area (BLS area code 24220). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to North Dakota statewide.
| Occupation | Median Wage | Source | COL-Adjusted (US=100) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Attorney | $104,210 | Grand Forks, ND-MN | $120,196 |
| Judge or Magistrate | $171,100 | ND statewide | $197,347 |
| Police Supervisor | $98,000 | Grand Forks, ND-MN | $113,033 |
| Detective or Criminal Investigator | $86,110 | Grand Forks, ND-MN | $99,319 |
| Police or Sheriff’s Patrol Officer | $74,500 | Grand Forks, ND-MN | $85,928 |
| Correctional Officer | $50,230 | Grand Forks, ND-MN | $57,935 |
| Probation Officer | $64,150 | Grand Forks, ND-MN | $73,991 |
| Forensic Science Technician | $71,090 | ND statewide | $81,995 |
| Paralegal or Legal Assistant | $49,290 | Grand Forks, ND-MN | $56,851 |
| Information Security Analyst | $107,540 | ND statewide | $124,037 |
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.
Grand Forks at a Glance
| Metric | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 58,882 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003) |
| Median household income | $63,838 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013) |
| Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ | 39.2% | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003) |
| Regional Price Parity (US=100) | 86.7 (below U.S. average) | BEA RPP 2024 |
Other Grand Forks-Area Cities With Criminal Justice Programs
- Fargo, ND – 73.2 mi away (202,146 pop)
- West Fargo, ND – 73.4 mi away (34,858 pop)
- Moorhead, MN – 73.8 mi away (42,492 pop)
Frequently Asked Questions
How many accredited criminal justice schools are near Grand Forks, ND?
Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering criminal justice programs near Grand Forks. The closest is University of North Dakota in Grand Forks, ND (1.0 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Rasmussen University-North Dakota (72.7 miles). 5 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.
What are the highest-paying criminal justice roles near Grand Forks?
Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying criminal justice-related roles near Grand Forks are: Judge or Magistrate ($171,100), Information Security Analyst ($107,540), Attorney ($104,210). These reflect MSA-level medians where published, with North Dakota statewide fallback for occupations not reported at the metro level.
Should I look at programs in Fargo instead of Grand Forks?
Fargo, ND is 73.2 miles from Grand Forks 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 Grand Forks an affordable place to study criminal justice?
Grand Forks’s median household income of $63,838 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Grand Forks while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and North Dakota 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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