Best Online Criminal Justice Programs in Duncan, OK (2026)

Duncan, Oklahoma has a population of about 22,872. The city’s median household income is $57,020 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 19.5% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. Our directory has 32 accredited schools offering criminal justice programs near Duncan, with tuition ranging from $19,896 to $30,612 per year for indexed programs. In Oklahoma, the top-earning criminal justice-related role is Attorney at a median $98,870 annually (BLS, May 2024).


Closest Criminal Justice Schools to Duncan

The 10 accredited institutions below are the closest among the 32 schools in our directory that offer criminal justice programs near Duncan. Distances are calculated from Duncan city center.

SchoolCityDistanceTuitionOnline
Cameron UniversityLawton, OK29.6 miContact school for pricing
Great Plains Technology CenterLawton, OK30.4 miContact school for pricing
Mid-America Technology CenterWayne, OK40.6 miContact school for pricing
Caddo Kiowa Technology CenterFort Cobb, OK49.1 miContact school for pricing
University of Oklahoma-Norman CampusNorman, OK53.4 miContact school for pricing
Southern Oklahoma Technology CenterArdmore, OK53.7 miContact school for pricing
Moore Norman Technology CenterNorman, OK56.9 miContact school for pricing
Midwestern State UniversityWichita Falls, TX57.5 miContact school for pricing
Mid-America Christian UniversityOklahoma City, OK58.9 mi$19,896 - $30,612
Canadian Valley Technology CenterEl Reno, OK66.8 miContact school for pricing

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


Criminal Justice Wages Near Duncan

OccupationMedian Annual Wage (Oklahoma, statewide)
Attorney$98,870
Judge or MagistrateN/A
Police Supervisor$79,120
Detective or Criminal Investigator$77,440
Police or Sheriff’s Patrol Officer$57,360
Correctional Officer$45,970
Probation Officer$50,380
Forensic Science Technician$64,990
Paralegal or Legal Assistant$50,200
Information Security Analyst$86,500

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.


Duncan at a Glance

MetricValueSource
Population22,872Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income$57,020Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+19.5%Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited criminal justice schools are near Duncan, OK?

Our directory has 32 accredited schools offering criminal justice programs near Duncan. The closest is Cameron University in Lawton, OK (29.6 miles), and the farthest in our top picks is Canadian Valley Technology Center (66.8 miles). 0 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying criminal justice roles in Oklahoma?

Based on BLS May 2024 state wage data, the top-paying criminal justice-related roles in Oklahoma are: Attorney ($98,870), Information Security Analyst ($86,500), Police Supervisor ($79,120). Wages for Duncan workers will track these statewide medians, adjusted for local cost of living.

Should I look at programs in Lawton instead of Duncan?

Lawton, OK is 29.0 miles from Duncan 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 Duncan an affordable place to study criminal justice?

Duncan’s median household income of $57,020 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Duncan while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and Oklahoma 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.


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.