Best Online Criminal Justice Programs in Brookfield, WI (2026)
Brookfield, Wisconsin has a population of about 41,592. The city’s median household income is $124,026 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 62.8% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. Our directory has 64 accredited schools offering criminal justice programs near Brookfield. In the Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI metro area, the top-earning criminal justice-related role is Attorney at a median $131,000 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2024).
Closest Criminal Justice Schools to Brookfield
The 10 accredited institutions below are the closest among the 64 schools in our directory that offer criminal justice programs near Brookfield. Distances are calculated from Brookfield city center.
| School | City | Distance | Tuition | Online |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Herzing University-Brookfield | Brookfield, WI | 2.0 mi | Contact school for pricing | – |
| Ottawa University-Milwaukee | Brookfield, WI | 2.4 mi | Contact school for pricing | – |
| Bryant & Stratton College-Wauwatosa | Wauwatosa, WI | 3.9 mi | Contact school for pricing | – |
| Mount Mary University | Milwaukee, WI | 4.7 mi | Contact school for pricing | – |
| Wisconsin Lutheran College | Milwaukee, WI | 5.4 mi | Contact school for pricing | – |
| Carroll University | Waukesha, WI | 6.7 mi | Contact school for pricing | – |
| Waukesha County Technical College | Pewaukee, WI | 6.7 mi | Contact school for pricing | – |
| Milwaukee Area Technical College | Milwaukee, WI | 10.3 mi | Contact school for pricing | – |
| University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee | Milwaukee, WI | 12.3 mi | Contact school for pricing | – |
| Concordia University-Wisconsin | Mequon, WI | 16.8 mi | Contact school for pricing | – |
Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all Wisconsin schools on the Wisconsin criminal justice page.
Criminal Justice Wages Near Brookfield
Brookfield is part of the Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI metro area (BLS area code 33340). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to Wisconsin statewide.
| Occupation | Median Wage | Source | COL-Adjusted (US=100) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Attorney | $131,000 | Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI | $135,191 |
| Judge or Magistrate | $83,620 | WI statewide | $86,295 |
| Police Supervisor | $108,130 | Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI | $111,589 |
| Detective or Criminal Investigator | $98,970 | Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI | $102,136 |
| Police or Sheriff’s Patrol Officer | $91,670 | Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI | $94,603 |
| Correctional Officer | $68,050 | Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI | $70,227 |
| Probation Officer | $60,470 | WI statewide | $62,405 |
| Forensic Science Technician | $65,640 | Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI | $67,740 |
| Paralegal or Legal Assistant | $60,010 | Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI | $61,930 |
| Information Security Analyst | $98,810 | Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI | $101,971 |
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.
Brookfield at a Glance
| Metric | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 41,592 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003) |
| Median household income | $124,026 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013) |
| Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ | 62.8% | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003) |
| Regional Price Parity (US=100) | 96.9 (below U.S. average) | BEA RPP 2024 |
Other Brookfield-Area Cities With Criminal Justice Programs
- Wauwatosa, WI – 4.5 mi away (47,945 pop)
- Menomonee Falls, WI – 5.9 mi away (36,769 pop)
- West Allis, WI – 6.2 mi away (60,087 pop)
- New Berlin, WI – 6.3 mi away (39,803 pop)
- Waukesha, WI – 7.3 mi away (72,363 pop)
Frequently Asked Questions
How many accredited criminal justice schools are near Brookfield, WI?
Our directory has 64 accredited schools offering criminal justice programs near Brookfield. The closest is Herzing University-Brookfield in Brookfield, WI (2.0 miles), and the farthest in our top picks is Concordia University-Wisconsin (16.8 miles). 0 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.
What are the highest-paying criminal justice roles near Brookfield?
Based on BLS OEWS May 2024 wage data, the top-paying criminal justice-related roles near Brookfield are: Attorney ($131,000), Police Supervisor ($108,130), Detective or Criminal Investigator ($98,970). These reflect MSA-level medians where published, with Wisconsin statewide fallback for occupations not reported at the metro level.
Should I look at programs in Wauwatosa instead of Brookfield?
Wauwatosa, WI is 4.5 miles from Brookfield 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 Brookfield an affordable place to study criminal justice?
Brookfield’s median household income of $124,026 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Brookfield while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and Wisconsin 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 Wisconsin
- Main Criminal Justice Degree Guide
- Criminal Justice Programs by State
Data verified: May 5, 2026. Salary, employment, and tuition figures on this page are sourced from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (OEWS May 2024; 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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