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

Williston, North Dakota has a population of about 27,964. The city’s median household income is $84,309 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 25.7% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. Our directory has 2 accredited schools offering criminal justice programs near Williston, with tuition ranging from $9,118 to $20,155 per year for indexed programs. In North Dakota, the top-earning criminal justice-related role is Information Security Analyst at a median $112,330 annually (BLS, May 2024).

Closest Criminal Justice Schools to Williston

The 2 accredited institutions below are the closest among the 2 schools in our directory that offer criminal justice programs near Williston. Distances are calculated from Williston city center.

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

Criminal Justice Wages Near Williston

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.

Williston at a Glance

Other Williston-Area Cities With Criminal Justice Programs

• Dickinson, ND – 97.6 mi away (22,733 pop)

Frequently Asked Questions

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

Our directory has 2 accredited schools offering criminal justice programs near Williston. The closest is Dawson Community College in Glendive, MT (91.3 miles), and the farthest in our top picks is Dickinson State University (97.9 miles). 0 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

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

Based on BLS May 2024 state wage data, the top-paying criminal justice-related roles in North Dakota are: Information Security Analyst ($112,330), Attorney ($104,940), Police Supervisor ($97,370). Wages for Williston workers will track these statewide medians, adjusted for local cost of living.

Should I look at programs in Dickinson instead of Williston?

Dickinson, ND is 97.6 miles from Williston 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 Williston an affordable place to study criminal justice?

Williston’s median household income of $84,309 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Williston 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.

Related Resources

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

Data verified: May 5, 2026. Salary, employment, and tuition figures on this page are sourced from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (OEWS May 2024; 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.