Best Online Criminal Justice Programs in Ontario, OR (2026)

Ontario, Oregon has 4 accredited schools offering criminal justice programs, with tuition ranging from $6,210 to $13,643 per year for indexed programs. Ontario has a population of about 11,728. Median household income is $43,887 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 17.9% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In Oregon, the top-earning criminal justice-related role is Judge or Magistrate at a median $166,400 annually (BLS, May 2025).

Closest Criminal Justice Schools to Ontario

The 4 accredited institutions below are the closest among the 4 schools in our directory that offer criminal justice programs near Ontario. Distances are calculated from Ontario city center.

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

Criminal Justice Wages Near Ontario

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.

Ontario at a Glance

Other Ontario-Area Cities With Criminal Justice Programs

• Caldwell, ID – 30.6 mi away (53,149 pop)
• Eagle, ID – 36.1 mi away (24,785 pop)
• Nampa, ID – 36.8 mi away (169,761 pop)
• Meridian, ID – 40.3 mi away (95,623 pop)

Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited criminal justice schools are near Ontario, OR?

Our directory has 4 accredited schools offering criminal justice programs near Ontario. The closest is Treasure Valley Community College in Ontario, OR (0.5 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Boise State University (48.3 miles). 4 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

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

Based on BLS May 2025 state wage data, the top-paying criminal justice-related roles in Oregon are: Judge or Magistrate ($166,400), Attorney ($138,210), Police Supervisor ($122,130). Wages for Ontario workers will track these statewide medians, adjusted for local cost of living.

Should I look at programs in Caldwell instead of Ontario?

Caldwell, ID is 30.6 miles from Ontario 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 Ontario an affordable place to study criminal justice?

Ontario’s median household income of $43,887 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Ontario while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and Oregon 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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• Main Criminal Justice degree guide
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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.