Best Online Criminal Justice Programs in Huntington, WV (2026)

Huntington, West Virginia has a population of about 46,189. The city’s median household income is $43,146 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 34.5% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. There are 5 accredited criminal justice programs within 100 miles of Huntington, with tuition ranging from $4,656 to $21,299 per year. In West Virginia, the top-earning criminal justice-related role is Information Security Analyst at a median $107,820 annually (BLS, May 2024).

Closest Criminal Justice Schools to Huntington

The five accredited institutions below are the closest options indexed in our directory that offer criminal justice programs. Distances are calculated from Huntington city center.

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

Criminal Justice Wages Near Huntington

Huntington is part of the Huntington-Ashland, WV-KY-OH metro area (BLS area code 26580). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to West Virginia statewide.

Source: BLS, May 2024 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.

Huntington at a Glance

Other Huntington-Area Cities With Criminal Justice Programs

• Ashland, KY – 11.9 mi away (21,038 pop)
• Portsmouth, OH – 36.3 mi away (36,584 pop)
• Charleston, WV – 43.7 mi away (146,462 pop)
• Athens, OH – 65.8 mi away (30,077 pop)
• Chillicothe, OH – 70.9 mi away (32,004 pop)

Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited criminal justice programs are near Huntington, WV?

Our directory lists 5 criminal justice programs within 100 miles of Huntington. The closest is Marshall University in Huntington, WV (1.0 miles), and the farthest in our top picks is Ohio University-Southern Campus (14.8 miles). 0 of these programs are offered fully online.

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

Based on BLS OEWS May 2024 wage data, the top-paying criminal justice-related roles near Huntington are: Information Security Analyst ($107,820), Judge or Magistrate ($103,940), Attorney ($97,000). These reflect MSA-level medians where published, with West Virginia statewide fallback for occupations not reported at the metro level.

Should I look at programs in Ashland instead of Huntington?

Ashland, KY is 11.9 miles from Huntington 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 Huntington an affordable place to study criminal justice?

Huntington’s median household income of $43,146 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Huntington while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and West 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.

Related Resources

• Online Criminal Justice Programs in West Virginia
• Main Criminal Justice Degree Guide
• Criminal Justice Programs by State