Best Criminal Justice Schools Near Oak Harbor, WA (2026)

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

Oak Harbor, Washington has 5 accredited schools offering criminal justice programs, with tuition ranging from $5,032 to $20,451 per year for indexed programs. Oak Harbor has a population of about 24,396. Median household income is $72,041 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 27.9% 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 Oak Harbor

The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer criminal justice programs near Oak Harbor, ranked by BOC Score and straight-line distance from Oak Harbor 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 Oak Harbor. 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

Skagit Valley College

Mount Vernon, WA 17.8 miles from Oak Harbor
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
72.9 BOC Score
Graduation rate 42%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $43,505
Avg net price $6,064/yr
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 40

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#2

Everett Community College

Everett, WA 28.1 miles from Oak Harbor
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
  • Accredited
66.5 BOC Score
Graduation rate 38%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $45,434
Avg net price $10,684/yr
Tuition
In‑state$5,032
Out‑of‑state$11,171
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  • Programs offered: 38

Source:Accreditor: Northwest Commission on Colleges and UniversitiesIPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#3

Whatcom Community College

Bellingham, WA 35.0 miles from Oak Harbor
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
66.7 BOC Score
Graduation rate 46%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $44,092
Avg net price $11,795/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 27

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#4

Peninsula College

Port Angeles, WA 38.4 miles from Oak Harbor
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
58.8 BOC Score
Graduation rate 49%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $37,078
Avg net price $9,246/yr
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 37

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#5

Shoreline Community College

Shoreline, WA 40.0 miles from Oak Harbor
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
76.4 BOC Score
Graduation rate 46%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $52,009
Avg net price $8,585/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 32

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#6

North Seattle College

Seattle, WA 43.6 miles from Oak Harbor
  • 4 year
  • Accredited
48.3 BOC Score
Graduation rate 33%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $47,728
Avg net price $10,740/yr
Tuition
In‑state$5,238
Out‑of‑state$5,796
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 25

Source:Accreditor: Northwest Commission on Colleges and UniversitiesIPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#7

Seattle Pacific University

Seattle, WA 46.4 miles from Oak Harbor
  • 4 year
52.1 BOC Score
Graduation rate 66%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $64,506
Avg net price $24,488/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 74%
  • Programs offered: 81

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#8

City University of Seattle

Seattle, WA 48.8 miles from Oak Harbor
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
59.9 BOC Score
Graduation rate 48%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $69,460
TuitionContact school for pricing
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 33

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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

Criminal Justice Wages Near Oak Harbor

Occupation Median 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.

Oak Harbor at a Glance

Metric Value Source
Population 24,396 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income $72,041 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ 27.9% Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited criminal justice schools are near Oak Harbor, WA?

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering criminal justice programs near Oak Harbor. The closest is Skagit Valley College in Mount Vernon, WA (17.8 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Shoreline Community College (40.0 miles). 5 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 Oak Harbor workers will track these statewide medians, adjusted for local cost of living.

Should I look at programs in Mount Vernon instead of Oak Harbor?

Mount Vernon, WA is 17.1 miles from Oak Harbor 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 Oak Harbor an affordable place to study criminal justice?

Oak Harbor’s median household income of $72,041 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Oak Harbor 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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Other Programs Available in Oak Harbor

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

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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