Best Online Criminal Justice Programs in Saint George, UT (2026)

Updated June 11, 2026 BLS data College Scorecard On this page

Saint George, Utah has 3 accredited schools offering criminal justice programs, with tuition ranging from $6,074 to $19,660 per year for indexed programs. Saint George has a population of about 99,184. Median household income is $72,870 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 34.1% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the St. George, UT metro area, the top-earning criminal justice-related role is Police Supervisor at a median $119,010 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).

Closest Criminal Justice Schools to Saint George

The 3 accredited institutions below are the closest among the 3 schools in our directory that offer criminal justice programs near Saint George. Distances are calculated from Saint George 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 Saint George. Advertising never affects these rankings. Read the full methodology.

#1

Utah Tech University

Saint George, UT 2.4 miles from Saint George BOC Score51.6
Published tuition$6,074 - $19,660
Online programsYes

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#2

Southern Utah University

Cedar City, UT 49.7 miles from Saint George BOC Score59.3
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Online programsYes

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#3

Southwest Technical College

Cedar City, UT 50.2 miles from Saint George BOC Score73.5
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Online programs--

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

Criminal Justice Wages Near Saint George

Saint George is part of the St. George, UT metro area (BLS area code 41100). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to Utah statewide.

OccupationMedian WageSourceCOL-Adjusted (US=100)
Attorney$117,490St. George, UT$120,750
Judge or Magistrate$92,780UT statewide$95,355
Police Supervisor$119,010St. George, UT$122,312
Detective or Criminal Investigator$78,920UT statewide$81,110
Police or Sheriff’s Patrol Officer$80,330St. George, UT$82,559
Correctional Officer$67,290UT statewide$69,157
Probation OfficerN/AUT statewide–
Forensic Science Technician$66,780UT statewide$68,633
Paralegal or Legal Assistant$51,350St. George, UT$52,775
Information Security Analyst$99,690UT statewide$102,456

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.

Saint George at a Glance

MetricValueSource
Population99,184Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income$72,870Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+34.1%Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Regional Price Parity (US=100)97.3 (below U.S. average)BEA RPP 2024

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited criminal justice schools are near Saint George, UT?

Our directory has 3 accredited schools offering criminal justice programs near Saint George. The closest is Utah Tech University in Saint George, UT (2.4 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Southwest Technical College (50.2 miles). 2 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying criminal justice roles near Saint George?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying criminal justice-related roles near Saint George are: Police Supervisor ($119,010), Attorney ($117,490), Information Security Analyst ($99,690). These reflect MSA-level medians where published, with Utah statewide fallback for occupations not reported at the metro level.

Should I look at programs in Washington instead of Saint George?

Washington, UT is 6.2 miles from Saint George 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 Saint George an affordable place to study criminal justice?

Saint George’s median household income of $72,870 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Saint George while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and Utah 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 Saint George

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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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