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 accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer criminal justice programs near Shawnee, ranked by BOC Score and straight-line distance from Shawnee city center. The list is rebuilt from federal IPEDS data on every site update.

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 Shawnee. Advertising never affects these rankings. Read the full methodology.

#1

Gordon Cooper Technology Center

Shawnee, OK 2.8 miles from Shawnee BOC Score 75.4
  • 2 year
Graduation rate 85%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $42,021
Avg net price $1,680/yr
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 48

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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


Criminal Justice Wages Near Shawnee

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.


Shawnee at a Glance

MetricValueSource
Population31,511Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income$54,281Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+25.8%Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)

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Frequently Asked Questions

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

Accredited schools offering criminal justice programs near Shawnee are listed on this page, ranked by BOC Score and distance from the city center. The list is rebuilt from federal IPEDS and College Scorecard data on every site update, so it stays current as programs open and close.

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.


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Other Programs Available in Shawnee

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Data verified: July 23, 2026. Salary, employment, and tuition figures on this page are sourced from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (OEWS May 2025; Employment Projections 2024โ€“2034) and the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (2023 cohort). The source agency and data year are cited inline with every statistic.