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

Muskogee, Oklahoma has 5 accredited schools offering criminal justice programs, with tuition ranging from $15,060 to $30,407 per year for indexed programs. Muskogee has a population of about 36,819. Median household income is $48,735 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 18.2% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In Oklahoma, the top-earning criminal justice-related role is Attorney at a median $103,060 annually (BLS, May 2025).


Closest Criminal Justice Schools to Muskogee

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

How We Rank Schools

Every school list on this site is ordered by the BOC Score, computed from the most recent school-level data published by the U.S. Department of Education (College Scorecard and IPEDS). To qualify, a school must be currently operating and accredited by an agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. Each eligible school is then scored on five measures, percentile-ranked against schools at the same credential level:

  • Graduation rate 30%
  • Median earnings, 10 years after entry 25%
  • Average net price (lower is better) 20%
  • Retention rate 15%
  • Fully online availability 10%

Schools without enough outcome data appear after ranked schools, without a score. On this page, schools are ordered by distance from Muskogee. Advertising never affects these rankings. Read the full methodology.

#1

Bacone College

Muskogee, OK 2.4 miles from Muskogee
Published tuition$15,060 - $30,407
Online programsYes

Visit website

#2

Indian Capital Technology Center-Muskogee

Muskogee, OK 3.4 miles from Muskogee BOC Score68.1
Published tuitionContact school for pricing
Online programs--

Visit website

#3

Connors State College

Warner, OK 17.4 miles from Muskogee BOC Score49.1
Published tuitionContact school for pricing
Online programsYes

Visit website

#4

Northeastern State University

Tahlequah, OK 25.0 miles from Muskogee BOC Score44.0
Published tuitionContact school for pricing
Online programsYes

Visit website

#5

Tulsa Technology Center

Tulsa, OK 32.9 miles from Muskogee BOC Score68.6
Published tuitionContact school for pricing
Online programs--

Visit website

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


Criminal Justice Wages Near Muskogee

OccupationMedian Annual Wage (Oklahoma, statewide)
Attorney$103,060
Judge or MagistrateN/A
Police Supervisor$82,830
Detective or Criminal Investigator$80,430
Police or Sheriff’s Patrol Officer$59,700
Correctional Officer$45,690
Probation Officer$50,380
Forensic Science Technician$65,940
Paralegal or Legal Assistant$53,170
Information Security Analyst$94,000

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.


Muskogee at a Glance

MetricValueSource
Population36,819Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income$48,735Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+18.2%Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)

Other Muskogee-Area Cities With Criminal Justice Programs


Frequently Asked Questions

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

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering criminal justice programs near Muskogee. The closest is Bacone College in Muskogee, OK (2.4 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Tulsa Technology Center (32.9 miles). 3 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

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

Based on BLS May 2025 state wage data, the top-paying criminal justice-related roles in Oklahoma are: Attorney ($103,060), Information Security Analyst ($94,000), Police Supervisor ($82,830). Wages for Muskogee workers will track these statewide medians, adjusted for local cost of living.

Should I look at programs in Broken Arrow instead of Muskogee?

Broken Arrow, OK is 31.2 miles from Muskogee 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 Muskogee an affordable place to study criminal justice?

Muskogee’s median household income of $48,735 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Muskogee 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.


Learn More About Criminal Justice Programs

Other Programs Available in Muskogee

Compare every accredited online degree program with city-level data for Muskogee:

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.