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

Updated May 4, 2026 Table of Contents

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. There are 5 accredited criminal justice programs within 100 miles of Duncan. 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 five accredited institutions below are the closest options indexed in our directory that offer criminal justice programs. Distances are calculated from Duncan city center.

School	City	Distance	Tuition	Online
Great Plains Technology Center	Lawton, OK	30.3 mi	Contact school for pricing	–
Mid-America Technology Center	Wayne, OK	42.9 mi	Contact school for pricing	–
Caddo Kiowa Technology Center	Fort Cobb, OK	48.3 mi	Contact school for pricing	–
University of Oklahoma-Norman Campus	Norman, OK	52.5 mi	Contact school for pricing	–
Southern Oklahoma Technology Center	Ardmore, OK	53.6 mi	Contact school for pricing	–

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

Criminal Justice Wages Near Duncan

Occupation	Median Annual Wage (Oklahoma, statewide)
Attorney	$98,870
Judge or Magistrate	N/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

Metric	Value	Source
Population	22,872	Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income	$57,020	Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+	19.5%	Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)

Other Duncan-Area Cities With Criminal Justice Programs

Lawton, OK – 29.0 mi away (92,299 pop)
Ardmore, OK – 51.3 mi away (21,597 pop)
Wichita Falls, TX – 56.1 mi away (99,596 pop)
Norman, OK – 57.7 mi away (114,444 pop)
Mustang, OK – 59.7 mi away (20,792 pop)

Frequently Asked Questions

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

Our directory lists 5 criminal justice programs within 100 miles of Duncan. The closest is Great Plains Technology Center in Lawton, OK (30.3 miles), and the farthest in our top picks is Southern Oklahoma Technology Center (53.6 miles). 0 of these programs are offered fully online.

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.

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