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

Edmond, Oklahoma has a population of about 95,618. The city’s median household income is $102,032 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 55.8% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. There are 5 accredited criminal justice programs within 100 miles of Edmond. In the Oklahoma City, OK metro area, the top-earning criminal justice-related role is Judge or Magistrate at a median $144,540 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2024).


Closest Criminal Justice Schools to Edmond

The five accredited institutions below are the closest options indexed in our directory that offer criminal justice programs. Distances are calculated from Edmond city center.

SchoolCityDistanceTuitionOnline
University of Central OklahomaEdmond, OK3.2 miContact school for pricing
Oklahoma Christian UniversityEdmond, OK4.2 miContact school for pricing
Metro Technology CentersOklahoma City, OK11.9 miContact school for pricing
Francis Tuttle Technology CenterOklahoma City, OK13.4 miContact school for pricing
Oklahoma City UniversityOklahoma City, OK13.9 miContact school for pricing

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


Criminal Justice Wages Near Edmond

Edmond is part of the Oklahoma City, OK metro area (BLS area code 36420). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to Oklahoma statewide.

OccupationMedian WageSourceCOL-Adjusted (US=100)
Attorney$100,440Oklahoma City, OK$111,106
Judge or Magistrate$144,540Oklahoma City, OK$159,889
Police Supervisor$105,860Oklahoma City, OK$117,102
Detective or Criminal Investigator$80,080Oklahoma City, OK$88,584
Police or Sheriff’s Patrol Officer$76,330Oklahoma City, OK$84,436
Correctional Officer$48,800Oklahoma City, OK$53,982
Probation Officer$50,380Oklahoma City, OK$55,730
Forensic Science Technician$68,580Oklahoma City, OK$75,863
Paralegal or Legal Assistant$53,470Oklahoma City, OK$59,148
Information Security Analyst$84,990Oklahoma City, OK$94,015

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.


Edmond at a Glance

MetricValueSource
Population95,618Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income$102,032Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+55.8%Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Regional Price Parity (US=100)90.4 (below U.S. average)BEA RPP 2024

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Frequently Asked Questions

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

Our directory lists 5 criminal justice programs within 100 miles of Edmond. The closest is University of Central Oklahoma in Edmond, OK (3.2 miles), and the farthest in our top picks is Oklahoma City University (13.9 miles). 0 of these programs are offered fully online.

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

Based on BLS OEWS May 2024 wage data, the top-paying criminal justice-related roles near Edmond are: Judge or Magistrate ($144,540), Police Supervisor ($105,860), Attorney ($100,440). These reflect MSA-level medians where published, with Oklahoma statewide fallback for occupations not reported at the metro level.

Should I look at programs in Midwest City instead of Edmond?

Midwest City, OK is 14.4 miles from Edmond 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 Edmond an affordable place to study criminal justice?

Edmond’s median household income of $102,032 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Edmond 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.