Best Online Criminal Justice Programs in Milton, PA (2026)

Milton, Pennsylvania has 5 accredited schools offering criminal justice programs, with tuition ranging from $6,450 to $15,810 per year for indexed programs. Milton has a population of about 6,582. Median household income is $53,552 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 14.1% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In Pennsylvania, the top-earning criminal justice-related role is Attorney at a median $157,180 annually (BLS, May 2025).


Closest Criminal Justice Schools to Milton

The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer criminal justice programs near Milton, ranked by BOC Score and straight-line distance from Milton 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 Milton. Advertising never affects these rankings. Read the full methodology.

#1

Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania

Bloomsburg, PA 20.7 miles from Milton BOC Score 56.2
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 56%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $52,416
Avg net price $15,699/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 76%
  • Programs offered: 45

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#2

Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Schuylkill

Schuylkill Haven, PA 44.1 miles from Milton BOC Score 40.8
  • 4 year
Graduation rate 26%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $63,435
Avg net price $19,659/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 80%
  • Programs offered: 12

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#3

Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Hazleton

Hazleton, PA 45.7 miles from Milton BOC Score 39.5
  • 4 year
  • Accredited
Acceptance rate 96%
Graduation rate 22%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $63,435
Avg net price $17,597/yr
Tuition
In‑state$15,208
Out‑of‑state$25,392
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 74%
  • Programs offered: 14

Source:Accreditor: Middle States Commission on Higher EducationIPEDSCollege Scorecard

#4

Central Penn College

Summerdale, PA 48.7 miles from Milton BOC Score 47.6
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
  • Accredited
Acceptance rate 18%
Graduation rate 43%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $45,370
Avg net price $18,953/yr
Tuition
In‑state$19,854
Out‑of‑state$19,854
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 64%
  • Programs offered: 27

Source:Accreditor: Middle States Commission on Higher EducationIPEDSCollege Scorecard

#5

Kutztown University of Pennsylvania

Kutztown, PA 50.5 miles from Milton BOC Score 53.2
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 58%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $53,775
Avg net price $21,331/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 76%
  • Programs offered: 32

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#6

Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Wilkes-Barre

Dallas, PA 51.4 miles from Milton BOC Score 43.7
  • 4 year
  • Accredited
Acceptance rate 97%
Graduation rate 19%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $63,435
Avg net price $16,448/yr
Tuition
In‑state$14,280
Out‑of‑state$24,006
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 80%
  • Programs offered: 6

Source:Accreditor: Middle States Commission on Higher EducationIPEDSCollege Scorecard

#7

King's College

Wilkes-Barre, PA 53.2 miles from Milton BOC Score 58.1
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 61%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $59,498
Avg net price $23,093/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 76%
  • Programs offered: 15

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#8

Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus

University Park, PA 54.4 miles from Milton BOC Score 62.5
  • 4 year
  • Accredited
Acceptance rate 61%
Graduation rate 86%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $63,435
Avg net price $32,875/yr
Tuition
In‑state$20,644
Out‑of‑state$41,790
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 92%
  • Programs offered: 76

Source:Accreditor: Middle States Commission on Higher EducationIPEDSCollege Scorecard

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


Criminal Justice Wages Near Milton

OccupationMedian Annual Wage (Pennsylvania, statewide)
Attorney$157,180
Judge or Magistrate$110,580
Police Supervisor$102,400
Detective or Criminal Investigator$97,580
Police or Sheriff’s Patrol Officer$85,470
Correctional Officer$63,460
Probation Officer$67,370
Forensic Science Technician$61,580
Paralegal or Legal Assistant$63,370
Information Security Analyst$117,770

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.


Milton at a Glance

MetricValueSource
Population6,582Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income$53,552Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+14.1%Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited criminal justice schools are near Milton, PA?

Accredited schools offering criminal justice programs near Milton 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 Pennsylvania?

Based on BLS May 2025 state wage data, the top-paying criminal justice-related roles in Pennsylvania are: Attorney ($157,180), Information Security Analyst ($117,770), Judge or Magistrate ($110,580). Wages for Milton workers will track these statewide medians, adjusted for local cost of living.

Should I look at programs in Sunbury instead of Milton?

Sunbury, PA is 10.7 miles from Milton 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 Milton an affordable place to study criminal justice?

Milton’s median household income of $53,552 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Milton while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and Pennsylvania 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 Milton

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

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 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.