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

Martinsville, Virginia has 5 accredited schools offering criminal justice programs. Martinsville has a population of about 13,584. Median household income is $42,434 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 21.2% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In Virginia, the top-earning criminal justice-related role is Attorney at a median $167,210 annually (BLS, May 2025).


Closest Criminal Justice Schools to Martinsville

The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer criminal justice programs near Martinsville, ranked by BOC Score and straight-line distance from Martinsville 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 Martinsville. Advertising never affects these rankings. Read the full methodology.

#1

Patrick & Henry Community College

Martinsville, VA 3.9 miles from Martinsville BOC Score 56.2
  • 2 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 36%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $33,323
Avg net price $4,102/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 27

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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


Criminal Justice Wages Near Martinsville

OccupationMedian Annual Wage (Virginia, statewide)
Attorney$167,210
Judge or Magistrate$104,000
Police Supervisor$101,230
Detective or Criminal Investigator$112,760
Police or Sheriff’s Patrol Officer$65,870
Correctional Officer$50,140
Probation Officer$58,820
Forensic Science Technician$68,900
Paralegal or Legal Assistant$63,990
Information Security Analyst$134,900

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.


Martinsville at a Glance

MetricValueSource
Population13,584Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income$42,434Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+21.2%Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)

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Frequently Asked Questions

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

Accredited schools offering criminal justice programs near Martinsville are listed on this page, ranked by BOC Score and distance from the city center. The list is rebuilt from federal IPEDS and College Scorecard data on every site update, so it stays current as programs open and close.

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

Based on BLS May 2025 state wage data, the top-paying criminal justice-related roles in Virginia are: Attorney ($167,210), Information Security Analyst ($134,900), Detective or Criminal Investigator ($112,760). Wages for Martinsville workers will track these statewide medians, adjusted for local cost of living.

Should I look at programs in Danville instead of Martinsville?

Danville, VA is 26.1 miles from Martinsville 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 Martinsville an affordable place to study criminal justice?

Martinsville’s median household income of $42,434 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Martinsville 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 Martinsville

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Data verified: July 23, 2026. Salary, employment, and tuition figures on this page are sourced from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (OEWS May 2025; Employment Projections 2024โ€“2034) and the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (2023 cohort). The source agency and data year are cited inline with every statistic.