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

Shawnee, Oklahoma has 5 accredited schools offering criminal justice programs. Shawnee has a population of about 31,511. Median household income is $54,281 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 25.8% 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 Shawnee

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

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

Criminal Justice Wages Near Shawnee

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.

Shawnee at a Glance

Other Shawnee-Area Cities With Criminal Justice Programs

• Norman, OK – 23.1 mi away (114,444 pop)
• Midwest City, OK – 24.1 mi away (57,305 pop)
• Del City, OK – 27.6 mi away (21,950 pop)
• Moore, OK – 28.9 mi away (61,415 pop)
• Oklahoma City, OK – 31.9 mi away (948,154 pop)

Frequently Asked Questions

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

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering criminal justice programs near Shawnee. The closest is Gordon Cooper Technology Center in Shawnee, OK (2.8 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Moore Norman Technology Center (28.4 miles). 2 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 Shawnee workers will track these statewide medians, adjusted for local cost of living.

Should I look at programs in Norman instead of Shawnee?

Norman, OK is 23.1 miles from Shawnee 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 Shawnee an affordable place to study criminal justice?

Shawnee’s median household income of $54,281 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Shawnee 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

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• Criminal Justice concentrations and specializations
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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.