Best Criminology Schools Near Moscow, ID (2026)

Moscow, Idaho has 6 accredited schools offering criminology programs, with tuition ranging from $3,396 to $55,480 per year for indexed programs. Moscow has a population of about 25,868. Median household income is $56,497 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 54.3% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In Idaho, the top-earning criminology-related role is Detective and Criminal Investigator at a median $72,520 annually (BLS, May 2025).


Closest Criminology Schools to Moscow

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

#1

Lewis-Clark State College

Lewiston, ID 22.0 miles from Moscow BOC Score 42.7
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 50%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $46,001
Avg net price $15,635/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 63%
  • Programs offered: 68

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#2

North Idaho College

Coeur d'Alene, ID 66.0 miles from Moscow BOC Score 46.4
  • 2 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 29%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $40,081
Avg net price $10,575/yr
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 87

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#3

College of Western Idaho

Nampa, ID 216.7 miles from Moscow BOC Score 50.7
  • 2 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 28%
Avg net price $8,500/yr
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 53

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#4

Boise State University

Boise, ID 219.5 miles from Moscow BOC Score 53.3
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 59%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $51,658
Avg net price $21,610/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 78%
  • Programs offered: 76

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#5

College of Southern Idaho

Twin Falls, ID 312.3 miles from Moscow BOC Score 68.2
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 35%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $40,916
Avg net price $6,095/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 100%
  • Programs offered: 70

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#6

Idaho State University

Pocatello, ID 348.1 miles from Moscow BOC Score 52.5
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 56%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $45,608
Avg net price $12,193/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 73%
  • Programs offered: 106

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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


Criminology Wages Near Moscow

OccupationMedian Annual Wage (Idaho, statewide)
SociologistN/A
Detective and Criminal Investigator$72,520
Probation Officer and Correctional Treatment Specialist$59,780
Police and Sheriff’s Patrol Officer$66,990

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.


Moscow at a Glance

MetricValueSource
Population25,868Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income$56,497Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+54.3%Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited criminology schools are near Moscow, ID?

Our directory has 6 accredited schools offering criminology programs near Moscow. The closest is University of Idaho in Moscow, ID (0.8 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Gonzaga University (67.4 miles). 6 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying criminology roles in Idaho?

Based on BLS May 2025 state wage data, the top-paying criminology-related roles in Idaho are: Detective and Criminal Investigator ($72,520), Police and Sheriff’s Patrol Officer ($66,990), Probation Officer and Correctional Treatment Specialist ($59,780). Wages for Moscow workers will track these statewide medians, adjusted for local cost of living.

Should I look at programs in Pullman instead of Moscow?

Pullman, WA is 7.8 miles from Moscow 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 Moscow an affordable place to study criminology?

Moscow’s median household income of $56,497 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Moscow while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and Idaho 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 Moscow

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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 2024โ€“2034) and the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (2023 cohort). The source agency and data year are cited inline with every statistic.