Best Online Criminal Justice Programs in Fredericksburg, VA (2026)

Fredericksburg, Virginia has 5 accredited schools offering criminal justice programs. Fredericksburg has a population of about 28,383. Median household income is $85,368 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 46.8% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV metro area, the top-earning criminal justice-related role is Attorney at a median $195,190 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).

Closest Criminal Justice Schools to Fredericksburg

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

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

Criminal Justice Wages Near Fredericksburg

Fredericksburg is part of the Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV metro area (BLS area code 47900). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to Virginia statewide.

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.

Fredericksburg at a Glance

Other Fredericksburg-Area Cities With Criminal Justice Programs

• Manassas, VA – 31.0 mi away (41,483 pop)
• Fairfax, VA – 39.6 mi away (24,164 pop)
• Alexandria, VA – 41.9 mi away (155,810 pop)
• Herndon, VA – 46.7 mi away (24,393 pop)
• Washington, DC – 49.0 mi away (5,191,844 pop)

Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited criminal justice schools are near Fredericksburg, VA?

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering criminal justice programs near Fredericksburg. The closest is Germanna Community College in Locust Grove, VA (17.5 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is South University-Richmond (43.8 miles). 5 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

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

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying criminal justice-related roles near Fredericksburg are: Attorney ($195,190), Detective or Criminal Investigator ($156,750), Information Security Analyst ($148,950). These reflect MSA-level medians where published, with Virginia statewide fallback for occupations not reported at the metro level.

Should I look at programs in Manassas instead of Fredericksburg?

Manassas, VA is 31.0 miles from Fredericksburg 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 Fredericksburg an affordable place to study criminal justice?

Fredericksburg’s median household income of $85,368 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Fredericksburg while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and Virginia 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.