Best Criminal Justice Schools Near Hopewell, VA (2026)

Updated September 6, 2026 BLS data College Scorecard On this page

Hopewell, Virginia has 5 accredited schools offering criminal justice programs, with tuition ranging from $18,145 to $36,577 per year for indexed programs. Hopewell has a population of about 22,944. Median household income is $48,681 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 12.5% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Richmond, VA metro area, the top-earning criminal justice-related role is Attorney at a median $144,910 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).

Closest Criminal Justice Schools to Hopewell

The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer criminal justice programs near Hopewell, ranked by BOC Score and straight-line distance from Hopewell city center. The list is rebuilt from federal IPEDS data on every site update.

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 Hopewell. Advertising never affects these rankings. Read the full methodology.

Ranked by BOC Score — U.S. Dept. of Education outcome data. Advertising never affects rankings.

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#1

Virginia State University

Petersburg, VA 7.7 miles from Hopewell
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
42.6 BOC Score
Graduation rate 46%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $45,543
Avg net price $15,840/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 70%
  • Programs offered: 42

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#2

Virginia Commonwealth University

Richmond, VA 19.7 miles from Hopewell
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
65.9 BOC Score
Graduation rate 69%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $58,128
Avg net price $23,433/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 85%
  • Programs offered: 142

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#3

South University-Richmond

Glen Allen, VA 29.6 miles from Hopewell
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
  • Accredited
18.0 BOC Score
Graduation rate 29%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $34,421
Avg net price $30,442/yr
Tuition
In‑state$18,145
Out‑of‑state$18,145
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 55%
  • Programs offered: 12

Source:Accreditor: Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on CollegesIPEDSCollege Scorecard

#4

Hampton University

Hampton, VA 56.1 miles from Hopewell
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
55.9 BOC Score
Graduation rate 55%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $59,159
Avg net price $25,319/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 85%
  • Programs offered: 52

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#5

Longwood University

Farmville, VA 60.4 miles from Hopewell
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
61.9 BOC Score
Graduation rate 67%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $52,347
Avg net price $19,066/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 79%
  • Programs offered: 33

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#6

Old Dominion University

Norfolk, VA 61.4 miles from Hopewell
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
57.9 BOC Score
Graduation rate 55%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $54,914
Avg net price $14,638/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 76%
  • Programs offered: 110

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#7

Norfolk State University

Norfolk, VA 64.9 miles from Hopewell
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
42.3 BOC Score
Graduation rate 43%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $44,666
Avg net price $15,282/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 72%
  • Programs offered: 41

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#8

Virginia Wesleyan University

Virginia Beach, VA 67.9 miles from Hopewell
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
43.7 BOC Score
Graduation rate 48%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $50,074
Avg net price $19,676/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 71%
  • Programs offered: 37

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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

Criminal Justice Wages Near Hopewell

Hopewell is part of the Richmond, VA metro area (BLS area code 40060). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to Virginia statewide.

Occupation Median Wage Source COL-Adjusted (US=100)
Attorney $144,910 Richmond, VA $148,018
Judge or Magistrate $104,000 Richmond, VA $106,231
Police Supervisor $100,260 Richmond, VA $102,411
Detective or Criminal Investigator $91,080 Richmond, VA $93,034
Police or Sheriff’s Patrol Officer $62,720 Richmond, VA $64,065
Correctional Officer $51,660 Richmond, VA $52,768
Probation Officer $60,030 Richmond, VA $61,318
Forensic Science Technician $70,160 Richmond, VA $71,665
Paralegal or Legal Assistant $62,940 Richmond, VA $64,290
Information Security Analyst $126,230 Richmond, VA $128,938

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.

Hopewell at a Glance

Metric Value Source
Population 22,944 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income $48,681 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ 12.5% Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Regional Price Parity (US=100) 97.9 (below U.S. average) BEA RPP 2024

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Frequently Asked Questions

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

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering criminal justice programs near Hopewell. The closest is Brightpoint Community College in Chester, VA (7.1 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is South University-Richmond (29.6 miles). 5 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

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

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying criminal justice-related roles near Hopewell are: Attorney ($144,910), Information Security Analyst ($126,230), Judge or Magistrate ($104,000). 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 Petersburg instead of Hopewell?

Petersburg, VA is 7.9 miles from Hopewell 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 Hopewell an affordable place to study criminal justice?

Hopewell’s median household income of $48,681 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Hopewell 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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Other Programs Available in Hopewell

Compare every accredited online degree program with city-level data for Hopewell:

Data verified: September 6, 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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