Best Criminology Schools Near Newport, RI (2026)

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

Newport, Rhode Island has 50 accredited schools offering criminology programs, with tuition ranging from $5,832 to $63,550 per year for indexed programs. Newport has a population of about 25,029. Median household income is $83,562 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 55.5% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Providence-Warwick, RI-MA metro area, the top-earning criminology-related role is Detective and Criminal Investigator at a median $88,450 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).

Closest Criminology Schools to Newport

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

#1

New England Institute of Technology

East Greenwich, RI 15.5 miles from Newport BOC Score 62.3
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
  • Accredited
Acceptance rate 67%
Graduation rate 59%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $48,684
Avg net price $36,483/yr
Tuition
In‑state$37,275
Out‑of‑state$37,275
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 59%
  • Programs offered: 55

Source:Accreditor: New England Commission on Higher EducationIPEDSCollege Scorecard

#2

Rhode Island College

Providence, RI 26.0 miles from Newport BOC Score 60.9
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
  • Accredited
Acceptance rate 92%
Graduation rate 47%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $56,318
Avg net price $9,478/yr
Tuition
In‑state$11,300
Out‑of‑state$27,299
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 73%
  • Programs offered: 61

Source:Accreditor: New England Commission on Higher EducationIPEDSCollege Scorecard

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

Criminology Wages Near Newport

Newport is part of the Providence-Warwick, RI-MA metro area (BLS area code 39300). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to Rhode Island statewide.

OccupationMedian WageSourceCOL-Adjusted (US=100)
SociologistN/ARI statewide–
Detective and Criminal Investigator$88,450Providence-Warwick, RI-MA$86,886
Probation Officer and Correctional Treatment SpecialistN/ARI statewide–
Police and Sheriff’s Patrol Officer$76,850Providence-Warwick, RI-MA$75,491

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.

Newport at a Glance

MetricValueSource
Population25,029Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income$83,562Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+55.5%Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Regional Price Parity (US=100)101.8 (above U.S. average)BEA RPP 2024

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited criminology schools are near Newport, RI?

Our directory has 50 accredited schools offering criminology programs near Newport. The closest is University of Rhode Island in Kingston, RI (10.7 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Dean College (42.0 miles). 6 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying criminology roles near Newport?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying criminology-related roles near Newport are: Detective and Criminal Investigator ($88,450), Police and Sheriff’s Patrol Officer ($76,850). These reflect MSA-level medians where published, with Rhode Island statewide fallback for occupations not reported at the metro level.

Should I look at programs in Warwick instead of Newport?

Warwick, RI is 16.7 miles from Newport 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 Newport an affordable place to study criminology?

Newport’s median household income of $83,562 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Newport while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and Rhode Island 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 Newport

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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 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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