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

Stillwater, Oklahoma has 5 accredited schools offering criminal justice programs. Stillwater has a population of about 48,818. Median household income is $42,015 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 51.9% 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 Stillwater

The 5 accredited institutions below are the closest among the 5 schools in our directory that offer criminal justice programs near Stillwater. Distances are calculated from Stillwater 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 Stillwater. Advertising never affects these rankings. Read the full methodology.

#1

Oklahoma State University-Main Campus

Stillwater, OK 0.7 miles from Stillwater BOC Score68.0
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#2

Meridian Technology Center

Stillwater, OK 2.6 miles from Stillwater BOC Score38.4
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#3

Langston University

Langston, OK 15.7 miles from Stillwater BOC Score36.3
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#4

Central Technology Center

Drumright, OK 28.2 miles from Stillwater BOC Score64.0
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#5

University of Central Oklahoma

Edmond, OK 39.7 miles from Stillwater BOC Score39.5
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Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all Oklahoma schools on the Oklahoma criminal justice page.


Criminal Justice Wages Near Stillwater

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.


Stillwater at a Glance

MetricValueSource
Population48,818Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income$42,015Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+51.9%Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)

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Frequently Asked Questions

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

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering criminal justice programs near Stillwater. The closest is Oklahoma State University-Main Campus in Stillwater, OK (0.7 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is University of Central Oklahoma (39.7 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 Stillwater workers will track these statewide medians, adjusted for local cost of living.

Should I look at programs in Edmond instead of Stillwater?

Edmond, OK is 37.3 miles from Stillwater 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 Stillwater an affordable place to study criminal justice?

Stillwater’s median household income of $42,015 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Stillwater 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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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.