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Best Online Criminal Justice Programs in Uniontown, PA (2026)
Uniontown, Pennsylvania has 5 accredited schools offering criminal justice programs. Uniontown has a population of about 9,819. Median household income is $35,451 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 20.7% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Pittsburgh, PA metro area, the top-earning criminal justice-related role is Attorney at a median $133,040 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).
Closest Criminal Justice Schools to Uniontown
The 5 accredited institutions below are the closest among the 5 schools in our directory that offer criminal justice programs near Uniontown. Distances are calculated from Uniontown 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 Uniontown. Advertising never affects these rankings. Read the full methodology.
Pennsylvania Western University
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West Virginia University
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Waynesburg University
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Westmoreland County Community College
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Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all Pennsylvania schools on the Pennsylvania criminal justice page.
Criminal Justice Wages Near Uniontown
Uniontown is part of the Pittsburgh, PA metro area (BLS area code 38300). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to Pennsylvania statewide.
| Occupation | Median Wage | Source | COL-Adjusted (US=100) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Attorney | $133,040 | Pittsburgh, PA | $140,486 |
| Judge or Magistrate | $110,580 | PA statewide | $116,769 |
| Police Supervisor | $103,060 | Pittsburgh, PA | $108,828 |
| Detective or Criminal Investigator | $95,120 | Pittsburgh, PA | $100,444 |
| Police or Sheriff’s Patrol Officer | $83,190 | Pittsburgh, PA | $87,846 |
| Correctional Officer | $60,540 | Pittsburgh, PA | $63,928 |
| Probation Officer | $82,220 | Pittsburgh, PA | $86,822 |
| Forensic Science Technician | $55,380 | Pittsburgh, PA | $58,479 |
| Paralegal or Legal Assistant | $63,620 | Pittsburgh, PA | $67,181 |
| Information Security Analyst | $103,630 | Pittsburgh, PA | $109,430 |
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.
Uniontown at a Glance
| Metric | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 9,819 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003) |
| Median household income | $35,451 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013) |
| Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ | 20.7% | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003) |
| Regional Price Parity (US=100) | 94.7 (below U.S. average) | BEA RPP 2024 |
Other Uniontown-Area Cities With Criminal Justice Programs
- Monessen, PA – 19.4 mi away (63,467 pop)
- Morgantown, WV – 21.6 mi away (73,183 pop)
- Bethel Park, PA – 33.6 mi away (31,911 pop)
- Monroeville, PA – 36.4 mi away (27,953 pop)
- Fairmont, WV – 36.9 mi away (33,265 pop)
Frequently Asked Questions
How many accredited criminal justice schools are near Uniontown, PA?
Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering criminal justice programs near Uniontown. The closest is Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Fayette- Eberly in Lemont Furnace, PA (3.1 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Westmoreland County Community College (24.8 miles). 4 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.
What are the highest-paying criminal justice roles near Uniontown?
Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying criminal justice-related roles near Uniontown are: Attorney ($133,040), Judge or Magistrate ($110,580), Information Security Analyst ($103,630). These reflect MSA-level medians where published, with Pennsylvania statewide fallback for occupations not reported at the metro level.
Should I look at programs in Monessen instead of Uniontown?
Monessen, PA is 19.4 miles from Uniontown 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 Uniontown an affordable place to study criminal justice?
Uniontown’s median household income of $35,451 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Uniontown 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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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.
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