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

Sevierville, Tennessee has a population of about 18,105. The city’s median household income is $55,106 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 21.8% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. There are 5 accredited criminal justice programs within 100 miles of Sevierville, with tuition ranging from $4,576 to $17,776 per year. In Tennessee, the top-earning criminal justice-related role is Judge or Magistrate at a median $178,730 annually (BLS, May 2024).


Closest Criminal Justice Schools to Sevierville

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

SchoolCityDistanceTuitionOnline
Pellissippi State Community CollegeKnoxville, TN14.3 mi$4,576 - $17,776
South CollegeKnoxville, TN26.2 miContact school for pricing
Walters State Community CollegeMorristown, TN28.4 miContact school for pricing
Southwestern Community CollegeSylva, NC42.5 miContact school for pricing
Haywood Community CollegeClyde, NC43.8 miContact school for pricing

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


Criminal Justice Wages Near Sevierville

OccupationMedian Annual Wage (Tennessee, statewide)
Attorney$130,570
Judge or Magistrate$178,730
Police Supervisor$72,220
Detective or Criminal Investigator$72,800
Police or Sheriff’s Patrol Officer$59,410
Correctional Officer$51,490
Probation Officer$58,010
Forensic Science Technician$70,500
Paralegal or Legal Assistant$55,270
Information Security Analyst$100,990

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.


Sevierville at a Glance

MetricValueSource
Population18,105Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income$55,106Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+21.8%Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)

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Frequently Asked Questions

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

Our directory lists 5 criminal justice programs within 100 miles of Sevierville. The closest is Pellissippi State Community College in Knoxville, TN (14.3 miles), and the farthest in our top picks is Haywood Community College (43.8 miles). 0 of these programs are offered fully online.

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

Based on BLS May 2024 state wage data, the top-paying criminal justice-related roles in Tennessee are: Judge or Magistrate ($178,730), Attorney ($130,570), Information Security Analyst ($100,990). Wages for Sevierville workers will track these statewide medians, adjusted for local cost of living.

Should I look at programs in Knoxville instead of Sevierville?

Knoxville, TN is 22.1 miles from Sevierville 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 Sevierville an affordable place to study criminal justice?

Sevierville’s median household income of $55,106 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Sevierville 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.