Best Online Criminal Justice Programs in Gaffney, SC (2026)

Gaffney, South Carolina has 5 accredited schools offering criminal justice programs, with tuition ranging from $2,602 to $32,965 per year for indexed programs. Gaffney has a population of about 12,612. Median household income is $41,214 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 21.8% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In South Carolina, the top-earning criminal justice-related role is Attorney at a median $120,310 annually (BLS, May 2025).

Closest Criminal Justice Schools to Gaffney

The 5 accredited institutions below are the closest among the 5 schools in our directory that offer criminal justice programs near Gaffney. Distances are calculated from Gaffney city center.

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

Criminal Justice Wages Near Gaffney

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.

Gaffney at a Glance

Other Gaffney-Area Cities With Criminal Justice Programs

• Shelby, NC – 16.2 mi away (27,288 pop)
• Spartanburg, SC – 17.7 mi away (185,031 pop)
• Forest City, NC – 21.6 mi away (25,817 pop)
• Gastonia, NC – 29.2 mi away (178,477 pop)
• Greer, SC – 34.1 mi away (29,000 pop)

Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited criminal justice schools are near Gaffney, SC?

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering criminal justice programs near Gaffney. The closest is Limestone University in Gaffney, SC (1.3 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Spartanburg Methodist College (19.5 miles). 5 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying criminal justice roles in South Carolina?

Based on BLS May 2025 state wage data, the top-paying criminal justice-related roles in South Carolina are: Attorney ($120,310), Information Security Analyst ($105,800), Judge or Magistrate ($86,210). Wages for Gaffney workers will track these statewide medians, adjusted for local cost of living.

Should I look at programs in Shelby instead of Gaffney?

Shelby, NC is 16.2 miles from Gaffney 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 Gaffney an affordable place to study criminal justice?

Gaffney’s median household income of $41,214 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Gaffney while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and South Carolina 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.