Best Online Criminal Justice Programs in Mandan, ND (2026)

Mandan, North Dakota has 5 accredited schools offering criminal justice programs, with tuition ranging from $5,195 to $20,155 per year for indexed programs. Mandan has a population of about 24,293. Median household income is $75,966 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 30.6% 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 Mandan

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

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

Criminal Justice Wages Near Mandan

Mandan is part of the Bismarck, ND metro area (BLS area code 13900). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to North Dakota statewide.

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.

Mandan at a Glance

Other Mandan-Area Cities With Criminal Justice Programs

• Bismarck, ND – 5.5 mi away (96,857 pop)
• Dickinson, ND – 90.1 mi away (22,733 pop)
• Minot, ND – 99.2 mi away (50,845 pop)

Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited criminal justice schools are near Mandan, ND?

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering criminal justice programs near Mandan. The closest is Bismarck State College in Bismarck, ND (3.2 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Dickinson State University (90.5 miles). 5 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

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

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying criminal justice-related roles near Mandan are: Judge or Magistrate ($171,100), Information Security Analyst ($116,920), Attorney ($109,010). 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 Bismarck instead of Mandan?

Bismarck, ND is 5.5 miles from Mandan 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 Mandan an affordable place to study criminal justice?

Mandan’s median household income of $75,966 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Mandan 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.

Learn More About Criminal Justice Programs

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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.