Best Criminology Schools Near Claremore, OK (2026)

Claremore, Oklahoma has 8 accredited schools offering criminology programs, with tuition ranging from $3,342 to $39,822 per year for indexed programs. Claremore has a population of about 19,921. Median household income is $57,120 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 22.5% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Tulsa, OK metro area, the top-earning criminology-related role is Detective and Criminal Investigator at a median $82,420 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).


Closest Criminology Schools to Claremore

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

#1

Oklahoma Christian University

Edmond, OK 112.6 miles from Claremore BOC Score 46.7
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
  • Accredited
Acceptance rate 97%
Graduation rate 55%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $49,203
Avg net price $21,872/yr
Tuition
In‑state$27,180
Out‑of‑state$27,180
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 75%
  • Programs offered: 31

Source:Accreditor: Higher Learning CommissionIPEDSCollege Scorecard

#2

University of Central Oklahoma

Edmond, OK 113.5 miles from Claremore BOC Score 39.5
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 43%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $48,351
Avg net price $18,309/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 65%
  • Programs offered: 64

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#3

Rose State College

Midwest City, OK 117.6 miles from Claremore BOC Score 31.2
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
  • Accredited
Graduation rate 20%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $37,555
Avg net price $12,148/yr
Tuition
In‑state$5,030
Out‑of‑state$11,407
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 30

Source:Accreditor: Higher Learning CommissionIPEDSCollege Scorecard

#4

Southern Nazarene University

Bethany, OK 125.9 miles from Claremore BOC Score 57.2
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 61%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $54,951
Avg net price $22,084/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 79%
  • Programs offered: 25

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#5

University of Oklahoma-Norman Campus

Norman, OK 128.7 miles from Claremore BOC Score 78.0
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
  • Accredited
Acceptance rate 77%
Graduation rate 75%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $63,126
Avg net price $15,300/yr
Tuition
In‑state$9,797
Out‑of‑state$27,377
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 89%
  • Programs offered: 54

Source:Accreditor: Higher Learning CommissionIPEDSCollege Scorecard

#6

Southeastern Oklahoma State University

Durant, OK 165.2 miles from Claremore BOC Score 43.6
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 40%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $45,079
Avg net price $8,039/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 67%
  • Programs offered: 26

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#7

Southwestern Oklahoma State University

Weatherford, OK 181.5 miles from Claremore BOC Score 44.4
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 48%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $45,744
Avg net price $14,459/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 69%
  • Programs offered: 43

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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


Criminology Wages Near Claremore

Claremore is part of the Tulsa, OK metro area (BLS area code 46140). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to Oklahoma statewide.

OccupationMedian WageSourceCOL-Adjusted (US=100)
SociologistN/AOK statewide
Detective and Criminal Investigator$82,420Tulsa, OK$92,399
Probation Officer and Correctional Treatment Specialist$50,810Tulsa, OK$56,962
Police and Sheriff’s Patrol Officer$64,190Tulsa, OK$71,962

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.


Claremore at a Glance

MetricValueSource
Population19,921Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income$57,120Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+22.5%Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Regional Price Parity (US=100)89.2 (below U.S. average)BEA RPP 2024

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited criminology schools are near Claremore, OK?

Our directory has 8 accredited schools offering criminology programs near Claremore. The closest is Oklahoma Wesleyan University in Bartlesville, OK (33.9 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Southwestern College (99.4 miles). 8 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying criminology roles near Claremore?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying criminology-related roles near Claremore are: Detective and Criminal Investigator ($82,420), Police and Sheriff’s Patrol Officer ($64,190), Probation Officer and Correctional Treatment Specialist ($50,810). These reflect MSA-level medians where published, with Oklahoma statewide fallback for occupations not reported at the metro level.

Should I look at programs in Owasso instead of Claremore?

Owasso, OK is 12.4 miles from Claremore 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 Claremore an affordable place to study criminology?

Claremore’s median household income of $57,120 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Claremore while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and Oklahoma 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 Claremore

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

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.