Best Criminology Schools Near Norwich, CT (2026)

Updated August 31, 2026 BLS data College Scorecard On this page

Norwich, Connecticut has 5 accredited schools offering criminology programs, with tuition ranging from $16,942 to $48,543 per year for indexed programs. Norwich has a population of about 39,992. Median household income is $64,185 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 22.6% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In Connecticut, the top-earning criminology-related role is Probation Officer and Correctional Treatment Specialist at a median $97,350 annually (BLS, May 2025).

Closest Criminology Schools to Norwich

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

Eastern Connecticut State University

Willimantic, CT 13.7 miles from Norwich
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
62.6 BOC Score
Graduation rate 62%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $56,469
Avg net price $21,067/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 84%
  • Programs offered: 42

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#2

Mitchell College

New London, CT 15.3 miles from Norwich
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
30.3 BOC Score
Graduation rate 56%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $39,115
Avg net price $30,260/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 58%
  • Programs offered: 15

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#3

Central Connecticut State University

New Britain, CT 36.4 miles from Norwich
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
63.7 BOC Score
Graduation rate 61%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $58,562
Avg net price $16,857/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 78%
  • Programs offered: 92

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#4

University of Hartford

West Hartford, CT 36.7 miles from Norwich
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
58.1 BOC Score
Graduation rate 62%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $60,823
Avg net price $30,282/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 81%
  • Programs offered: 90

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#5

Quinnipiac University

Hamden, CT 42.7 miles from Norwich
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
72.9 BOC Score
Graduation rate 79%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $83,759
Avg net price $40,675/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 88%
  • Programs offered: 82

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#6

Albertus Magnus College

New Haven, CT 45.8 miles from Norwich
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
49.2 BOC Score
Graduation rate 59%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $60,144
Avg net price $34,028/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 71%
  • Programs offered: 35

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#7

Post University

Waterbury, CT 51.4 miles from Norwich
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
22.4 BOC Score
Graduation rate 19%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $38,696
Avg net price $21,634/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 33%
  • Programs offered: 38

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#8

University of Bridgeport

Bridgeport, CT 63.0 miles from Norwich
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
42.2 BOC Score
Graduation rate 60%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $50,323
Avg net price $27,807/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 62%
  • Programs offered: 48

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all Connecticut schools on the Connecticut criminology page.

Criminology Wages Near Norwich

OccupationMedian Annual Wage (Connecticut, statewide)
SociologistN/A
Detective and Criminal Investigator$95,240
Probation Officer and Correctional Treatment Specialist$97,350
Police and Sheriff’s Patrol Officer$82,170

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.

Norwich at a Glance

MetricValueSource
Population39,992Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income$64,185Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+22.6%Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited criminology schools are near Norwich, CT?

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering criminology programs near Norwich. The closest is Eastern Connecticut State University in Willimantic, CT (13.7 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Connecticut State Community College (33.8 miles). 5 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying criminology roles in Connecticut?

Based on BLS May 2025 state wage data, the top-paying criminology-related roles in Connecticut are: Probation Officer and Correctional Treatment Specialist ($97,350), Detective and Criminal Investigator ($95,240), Police and Sheriff’s Patrol Officer ($82,170). Wages for Norwich workers will track these statewide medians, adjusted for local cost of living.

Should I look at programs in New London instead of Norwich?

New London, CT is 13.8 miles from Norwich and has its own set of local criminology programs – see the city’s page. For online programs, distance matters less; for hybrid or in-person formats, comparing both can help.

Is Norwich an affordable place to study criminology?

Norwich’s median household income of $64,185 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Norwich while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and Connecticut 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 Norwich

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Data verified: August 31, 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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