Best Online Criminal Justice Programs in Collierville, TN (2026)

Collierville, Tennessee has a population of about 51,212. The city’s median household income is $134,319 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 60.6% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. There are 5 accredited criminal justice programs within 100 miles of Collierville, with tuition ranging from $4,550 to $17,750 per year. In the Memphis, TN-MS-AR metro area, the top-earning criminal justice-related role is Attorney at a median $121,510 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2024).


Closest Criminal Justice Schools to Collierville

The five accredited institutions below are the closest options indexed in our directory that offer criminal justice programs. Distances are calculated from Collierville city center.

SchoolCityDistanceTuitionOnline
Strayer University-TennesseeMemphis, TN11.6 miContact school for pricing
Southwest Tennessee Community CollegeMemphis, TN12.3 mi$4,550 - $17,750
University of MemphisMemphis, TN14.4 miContact school for pricing
Christian Brothers UniversityMemphis, TN16.9 miContact school for pricing
Le Moyne-Owen CollegeMemphis, TN19.6 miContact school for pricing

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


Criminal Justice Wages Near Collierville

Collierville is part of the Memphis, TN-MS-AR metro area (BLS area code 32820). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to Tennessee statewide.

OccupationMedian WageSourceCOL-Adjusted (US=100)
Attorney$121,510Memphis, TN-MS-AR$131,790
Judge or Magistrate$106,070Memphis, TN-MS-AR$115,043
Police Supervisor$79,980Memphis, TN-MS-AR$86,746
Detective or Criminal Investigator$77,960Memphis, TN-MS-AR$84,555
Police or Sheriff’s Patrol Officer$72,760Memphis, TN-MS-AR$78,915
Correctional Officer$54,410Memphis, TN-MS-AR$59,013
Probation Officer$58,010Memphis, TN-MS-AR$62,918
Forensic Science Technician$51,660Memphis, TN-MS-AR$56,030
Paralegal or Legal Assistant$49,100Memphis, TN-MS-AR$53,254
Information Security Analyst$96,240Memphis, TN-MS-AR$104,382

Source: BLS, May 2024 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.


Collierville at a Glance

MetricValueSource
Population51,212Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income$134,319Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+60.6%Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Regional Price Parity (US=100)92.2 (below U.S. average)BEA RPP 2024

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited criminal justice programs are near Collierville, TN?

Our directory lists 5 criminal justice programs within 100 miles of Collierville. The closest is Strayer University-Tennessee in Memphis, TN (11.6 miles), and the farthest in our top picks is Le Moyne-Owen College (19.6 miles). 0 of these programs are offered fully online.

What are the highest-paying criminal justice roles near Collierville?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2024 wage data, the top-paying criminal justice-related roles near Collierville are: Attorney ($121,510), Judge or Magistrate ($106,070), Information Security Analyst ($96,240). These reflect MSA-level medians where published, with Tennessee statewide fallback for occupations not reported at the metro level.

Should I look at programs in Germantown instead of Collierville?

Germantown, TN is 5.3 miles from Collierville 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 Collierville an affordable place to study criminal justice?

Collierville’s median household income of $134,319 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Collierville while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and Tennessee 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.