Best Online Criminal Justice Programs in Moses Lake, WA (2026)

Moses Lake, Washington has 5 accredited schools offering criminal justice programs. Moses Lake has a population of about 25,594. Median household income is $71,854 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 21.7% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In Washington, the top-earning criminal justice-related role is Information Security Analyst at a median $154,940 annually (BLS, May 2025).


Closest Criminal Justice Schools to Moses Lake

The 5 accredited institutions below are the closest among the 5 schools in our directory that offer criminal justice programs near Moses Lake. Distances are calculated from Moses Lake 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 Moses Lake. Advertising never affects these rankings. Read the full methodology.

#1

Big Bend Community College

Moses Lake, WA 0.2 miles from Moses Lake BOC Score66.7
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#2

Wenatchee Valley College

Wenatchee, WA 54.0 miles from Moses Lake BOC Score54.1
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#3

Central Washington University

Ellensburg, WA 59.9 miles from Moses Lake BOC Score60.7
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#4

Columbia Basin College

Pasco, WA 61.0 miles from Moses Lake BOC Score61.3
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#5

Yakima Valley College

Yakima, WA 70.0 miles from Moses Lake BOC Score55.9
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Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all Washington schools on the Washington criminal justice page.


Criminal Justice Wages Near Moses Lake

OccupationMedian Annual Wage (Washington, statewide)
Attorney$154,130
Judge or Magistrate$134,270
Police Supervisor$136,280
Detective or Criminal Investigator$115,790
Police or Sheriff’s Patrol Officer$102,080
Correctional Officer$79,460
Probation Officer$82,750
Forensic Science Technician$81,310
Paralegal or Legal Assistant$79,400
Information Security Analyst$154,940

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.


Moses Lake at a Glance

MetricValueSource
Population25,594Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income$71,854Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+21.7%Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited criminal justice schools are near Moses Lake, WA?

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering criminal justice programs near Moses Lake. The closest is Big Bend Community College in Moses Lake, WA (0.2 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Yakima Valley College (70.0 miles). 2 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

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

Based on BLS May 2025 state wage data, the top-paying criminal justice-related roles in Washington are: Information Security Analyst ($154,940), Attorney ($154,130), Police Supervisor ($136,280). Wages for Moses Lake workers will track these statewide medians, adjusted for local cost of living.

Should I look at programs in Wenatchee instead of Moses Lake?

Wenatchee, WA is 53.5 miles from Moses Lake 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 Moses Lake an affordable place to study criminal justice?

Moses Lake’s median household income of $71,854 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Moses Lake while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and Washington 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.