Best Criminology Schools Near LaGrange, GA (2026)

Updated August 11, 2026 BLS data College Scorecard On this page

LaGrange, Georgia has 30 accredited schools offering criminology programs, with tuition ranging from $3,382 to $34,922 per year for indexed programs. LaGrange has a population of about 33,564. In Georgia, the top-earning criminology-related role is Detective and Criminal Investigator at a median $65,430 annually (BLS, May 2025).

Closest Criminology Schools to LaGrange

The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer criminology programs near LaGrange, ranked by BOC Score and straight-line distance from LaGrange 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 LaGrange. Advertising never affects these rankings. Read the full methodology.

#1

Columbus State University

Columbus, GA 36.7 miles from LaGrange BOC Score 45.5
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 48%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $44,544
Avg net price $13,115/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 71%
  • Programs offered: 40

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#2

Gordon State College

Barnesville, GA 51.4 miles from LaGrange BOC Score 34.1
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 26%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $37,871
Avg net price $8,105/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 50%
  • Programs offered: 10

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#3

Clark Atlanta University

Atlanta, GA 61.7 miles from LaGrange BOC Score 26.5
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 42%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $42,712
Avg net price $37,702/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 70%
  • Programs offered: 16

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#4

American InterContinental University-Atlanta

Atlanta, GA 62.6 miles from LaGrange BOC Score 26.5
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 21%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $36,144
Avg net price $16,482/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 30%
  • Programs offered: 11

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#5

Herzing University-Atlanta

Atlanta, GA 62.7 miles from LaGrange BOC Score 23.4
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 30%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $36,909
Avg net price $21,679/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 36%
  • Programs offered: 16

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#6

Georgia State University

Atlanta, GA 62.7 miles from LaGrange BOC Score 54.3
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 57%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $47,384
Avg net price $15,931/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 79%
  • Programs offered: 60

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#7

Kennesaw State University

Kennesaw, GA 74.6 miles from LaGrange BOC Score 58.5
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 52%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $57,552
Avg net price $15,048/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 78%
  • Programs offered: 61

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#8

Fort Valley State University

Fort Valley, GA 74.7 miles from LaGrange BOC Score 45.5
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 46%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $36,666
Avg net price $10,338/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 76%
  • Programs offered: 16

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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

Criminology Wages Near LaGrange

OccupationMedian Annual Wage (Georgia, statewide)
SociologistN/A
Detective and Criminal Investigator$65,430
Probation Officer and Correctional Treatment Specialist$60,270
Police and Sheriff’s Patrol Officer$58,120

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.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited criminology schools are near LaGrange, GA?

Our directory has 30 accredited schools offering criminology programs near LaGrange. The closest is Columbus Technical College in Columbus, GA (36.0 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Clark Atlanta University (61.5 miles). 9 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying criminology roles in Georgia?

Based on BLS May 2025 state wage data, the top-paying criminology-related roles in Georgia are: Detective and Criminal Investigator ($65,430), Probation Officer and Correctional Treatment Specialist ($60,270), Police and Sheriff’s Patrol Officer ($58,120). Wages for LaGrange workers will track these statewide medians, adjusted for local cost of living.

Should I look at programs in La Grange instead of LaGrange?

La Grange, GA is 0.0 miles from LaGrange 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.

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 LaGrange

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

Data verified: August 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.

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