Criminal justice programs in Missouri

46 criminal justice programs with costs, results and funding that can make them free

22 schools offer these criminal justice programs, and Missouri has approved every one for workforce funding. Each shows its price if you pay yourself and how past students did.

Police officers protect lives and property, and detectives gather facts and collect evidence of possible crimes. The education needed ranges from a high school diploma to a college degree, and new officers usually attend a training academy before they start.¹

In Missouri, 28 of the 46 programs take students without a high school diploma, 16 ask for a diploma or equivalent and 2 ask for an associate degree.

By kind, the 46 programs here are criminal justice, corrections or police science (associate degree, 32 programs), criminal justice certificate (7 programs), crime scene and forensic science (2 programs), law enforcement and investigation certificate (2 programs), and 3 more of 2 other kinds.

See the 46 programs

How much do criminal justice programs cost in Missouri?

Two-year degrees (32 programs): $7,692 to $17,184most of them, usually 60 to 64 weeks long
Other criminal justice programs (14 programs): $3,240 to $5,220most of them, usually 26 to 29 weeks long

What you pay yourself for the whole program, as the schools report it. "Most" is the middle half of the programs with a price.

In the typical program

Finished the program: Not enough data; Only 6 of 46 programs report it
Working 6 months later: Not enough data; 2 programs report it; a typical figure needs 5
Earned a year, estimated: Not enough data; 2 programs report it; a typical figure needs 5
Length: 32 to 64 weeks

Source: US Department of Labor, program year 2024 (July 2024 to June 2025). Only programs approved for workforce funding are listed; other schools in Missouri may also offer criminal justice programs. How these figures are made

Are there free criminal justice programs in Missouri?

Yes, if you qualify. WIOA (public workforce funding) can pay for any program on this page, in full or in part, depending on local limits.²³⁴For a degree, the job center first looks at grants such as a federal Pell Grant; WIOA pays toward what they don't cover.⁴
Ask an American Job Center whether you qualify, or call 1-877-872-5627.⁵ Before funding training, the center goes through an assessment and a career plan with you.⁴
Or pay yourself. Two-year degrees here mostly cost $7,692 to $17,184.Other criminal justice programs here mostly cost $3,240 to $5,220.

Who qualifies, and other ways to pay: financial aid, grants and the GI Bill

All 46 criminal justice programs in Missouri approved for WIOA funding

46 programs

Criminal justice, corrections or police science (associate degree)HybridHigh school diploma or equivalent
Criminal Justice
St. Louis Community College, District
Bridgeton
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
St. Louis Community College, District, BridgetonCriminal justice, corrections or police science (associate degree) · Accredited schoolHybrid · High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
Price if you pay yourself$7,320
Program website, Criminal Justice at St. Louis Community College, District
More details about Criminal Justice at St. Louis Community College, District
Finished
32%
Working at 6 months
Not reported
Earned in a quarter
Not reported
Length
104 weeks, 15 hours a week
Cost of supplies
$2,800
Students counted
169
Earned a year, estimated
Not reported
Price if you pay yourself
$7,320
Program website, Criminal Justice at St. Louis Community College, District
Criminal justice, corrections or police science (associate degree)In personHigh school diploma or equivalent
Law Enforcement Major, Associate Of Science
Missouri Southern State University, Joplin
Joplin
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Missouri Southern State University, Joplin, JoplinCriminal justice, corrections or police science (associate degree) · Accredited schoolIn person · High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
Price if you pay yourself$17,400
Program website, Law Enforcement Major, Associate Of Science at Missouri Southern State University, Joplin
More details about Law Enforcement Major, Associate Of Science at Missouri Southern State University, Joplin
Finished
51%
Working at 6 months
Not reported
Earned in a quarter
Not reported
Length
104 weeks, 36 hours a week
Cost of supplies
$3,240
Students counted
123
Earned a year, estimated
Not reported
Price if you pay yourself
$17,400
Program website, Law Enforcement Major, Associate Of Science at Missouri Southern State University, Joplin
Criminal justice, corrections or police science (associate degree)OnlineNo diploma needed
Associate Of Arts In Criminal Justice AA
Ozarks Technical Community College
Based in Springfield, MO
Accredited school
No diploma needed
Ozarks Technical Community College, based in Springfield, MOCriminal justice, corrections or police science (associate degree) · Accredited schoolOnline · No diploma needed
Earned a year, estimated$4,400
Price if you pay yourself$10,640
Program website, Associate Of Arts In Criminal Justice AA at Ozarks Technical Community College
More details about Associate Of Arts In Criminal Justice AA at Ozarks Technical Community College
Finished
12%
Working at 6 months
100%
Earned in a quarter
$1,101
Length
64 weeks, 15 hours a week
Cost of supplies
$2,000
Students counted
111
Earned a year, estimated
$4,400
Price if you pay yourself
$10,640
Program website, Associate Of Arts In Criminal Justice AA at Ozarks Technical Community College
Criminal justice, corrections or police science (associate degree)HybridNo diploma needed
Criminal Justice - Law Enforcement
Mineral Area College, Park Hills
Park Hills
Accredited school
No diploma needed
Mineral Area College, Park Hills, Park HillsCriminal justice, corrections or police science (associate degree) · Accredited schoolHybrid · No diploma needed
Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
Price if you pay yourself$8,054
Program website, Criminal Justice - Law Enforcement at Mineral Area College, Park Hills
More details about Criminal Justice - Law Enforcement at Mineral Area College, Park Hills
Finished
100%
Working at 6 months
Not reported
Earned in a quarter
Not reported
Length
60 weeks, 40 hours a week
Cost of supplies
$5,231
Students counted
60
Listed 2 times in the state's file with differing results. Shown: the listing with the most students.
Earned a year, estimated
Not reported
Price if you pay yourself
$8,054
Program website, Criminal Justice - Law Enforcement at Mineral Area College, Park Hills
Criminal justice, corrections or police science (associate degree)In personNo diploma needed
Criminal Justice
State Fair Community College, Sedalia
Sedalia
Accredited school
No diploma needed
State Fair Community College, Sedalia, SedaliaCriminal justice, corrections or police science (associate degree) · Accredited schoolIn person · No diploma needed
Earned a year, estimated$25,900
Price if you pay yourself$11,343
Program website, Criminal Justice at State Fair Community College, Sedalia
More details about Criminal Justice at State Fair Community College, Sedalia
Finished
Not reported
Working at 6 months
80%
Earned in a quarter
$6,486
Length
Not reported
Cost of supplies
$4,938
Students counted
48
Earned a year, estimated
$25,900
Price if you pay yourself
$11,343
Program website, Criminal Justice at State Fair Community College, Sedalia
Crime scene and forensic scienceHybridHigh school diploma or equivalent
Crime Scene Investigations Certificate
Missouri Southern State University, Joplin
Joplin
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Missouri Southern State University, Joplin, JoplinCrime scene and forensic science · Accredited schoolHybrid · High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
Price if you pay yourself$5,220
Program website, Crime Scene Investigations Certificate at Missouri Southern State University, Joplin
More details about Crime Scene Investigations Certificate at Missouri Southern State University, Joplin
Finished
50%
Working at 6 months
Not reported
Earned in a quarter
Not reported
Length
26 weeks, 36 hours a week
Cost of supplies
$972
Students counted
31
Earned a year, estimated
Not reported
Price if you pay yourself
$5,220
Program website, Crime Scene Investigations Certificate at Missouri Southern State University, Joplin
Law enforcement and investigation certificateHybridHigh school diploma or equivalent
Criminal Investigation Certificate
Missouri Southern State University, Joplin
Joplin
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Missouri Southern State University, Joplin, JoplinLaw enforcement and investigation certificate · Accredited schoolHybrid · High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
Price if you pay yourself$4,350
Program website, Criminal Investigation Certificate at Missouri Southern State University, Joplin
More details about Criminal Investigation Certificate at Missouri Southern State University, Joplin
Finished
43%
Working at 6 months
Not reported
Earned in a quarter
Not reported
Length
26 weeks, 36 hours a week
Cost of supplies
$810
Students counted
20
Earned a year, estimated
Not reported
Price if you pay yourself
$4,350
Program website, Criminal Investigation Certificate at Missouri Southern State University, Joplin
Criminal justice, corrections or police science (associate degree)In personNo diploma needed
Law Enforcement, AAS
St. Charles Community College
Cottleville
Accredited school
No diploma needed
St. Charles Community College, CottlevilleCriminal justice, corrections or police science (associate degree) · Accredited schoolIn person · No diploma needed
Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
Price if you pay yourself$6,882
Program website, Law Enforcement, AAS at St. Charles Community College
More details about Law Enforcement, AAS at St. Charles Community College
Finished
Not reported
Working at 6 months
Not reported
Earned in a quarter
Not reported
Length
60 weeks, 20 hours a week
Cost of supplies
$7,928
Students counted
106
Earned a year, estimated
Not reported
Price if you pay yourself
$6,882
Program website, Law Enforcement, AAS at St. Charles Community College
Criminal justice, corrections or police science (associate degree)HybridNo diploma needed
Criminal Justice-Police Science
Metropolitan Community College
Kansas City
Accredited school
No diploma needed
Metropolitan Community College, Kansas CityCriminal justice, corrections or police science (associate degree) · Accredited schoolHybrid · No diploma needed
Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
Price if you pay yourself$8,470
Program website, Criminal Justice-Police Science at Metropolitan Community College
More details about Criminal Justice-Police Science at Metropolitan Community College
Finished
Not reported
Working at 6 months
Not reported
Earned in a quarter
Not reported
Length
60 weeks, 18 hours a week
Cost of supplies
$6,610
Students counted
32
Earned a year, estimated
Not reported
Price if you pay yourself
$8,470
Program website, Criminal Justice-Police Science at Metropolitan Community College
Criminal justice, corrections or police science (associate degree)HybridHigh school diploma or equivalent
Criminal Justice- AAS
Three Rivers College, Poplar Bluff
Poplar Bluff
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Three Rivers College, Poplar Bluff, Poplar BluffCriminal justice, corrections or police science (associate degree) · Accredited schoolHybrid · High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
Price if you pay yourself$13,084
Program website, Criminal Justice- AAS at Three Rivers College, Poplar Bluff
More details about Criminal Justice- AAS at Three Rivers College, Poplar Bluff
Finished
Not reported
Working at 6 months
Not reported
Earned in a quarter
Not reported
Length
64 weeks, 45 hours a week
Cost of supplies
$1,600
Students counted
31
Earned a year, estimated
Not reported
Price if you pay yourself
$13,084
Program website, Criminal Justice- AAS at Three Rivers College, Poplar Bluff
Criminal justice, corrections or police science (associate degree)HybridNo diploma needed
Criminal Justice-Adult Corrections Emphasis
Metropolitan Community College
Kansas City
Accredited school
No diploma needed
Metropolitan Community College, Kansas CityCriminal justice, corrections or police science (associate degree) · Accredited schoolHybrid · No diploma needed
Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
Price if you pay yourself$7,623
Program website, Criminal Justice-Adult Corrections Emphasis at Metropolitan Community College
More details about Criminal Justice-Adult Corrections Emphasis at Metropolitan Community College
Finished
Not reported
Working at 6 months
Not reported
Earned in a quarter
Not reported
Length
60 weeks, 16 hours a week
Cost of supplies
$4,649
Students counted
13
Earned a year, estimated
Not reported
Price if you pay yourself
$7,623
Program website, Criminal Justice-Adult Corrections Emphasis at Metropolitan Community College
Corrections certificateHybridHigh school diploma or equivalent
Corrections Certificate
Missouri Southern State University, Joplin
Joplin
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Missouri Southern State University, Joplin, JoplinCorrections certificate · Accredited schoolHybrid · High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
Price if you pay yourself$4,350
Program website, Corrections Certificate at Missouri Southern State University, Joplin
More details about Corrections Certificate at Missouri Southern State University, Joplin
Finished
Not reported
Working at 6 months
Not reported
Earned in a quarter
Not reported
Length
26 weeks, 36 hours a week
Cost of supplies
$810
Students counted
12
Earned a year, estimated
Not reported
Price if you pay yourself
$4,350
Program website, Corrections Certificate at Missouri Southern State University, Joplin
Criminal justice, corrections or police science (associate degree)HybridNo diploma needed
Criminal Justice-Juvenile Services
Metropolitan Community College
Kansas City
Accredited school
No diploma needed
Metropolitan Community College, Kansas CityCriminal justice, corrections or police science (associate degree) · Accredited schoolHybrid · No diploma needed
Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
Price if you pay yourself$7,260
Program website, Criminal Justice-Juvenile Services at Metropolitan Community College
More details about Criminal Justice-Juvenile Services at Metropolitan Community College
Finished
Not reported
Working at 6 months
Not reported
Earned in a quarter
Not reported
Length
60 weeks, 15 hours a week
Cost of supplies
$4,430
Students counted
11
Earned a year, estimated
Not reported
Price if you pay yourself
$7,260
Program website, Criminal Justice-Juvenile Services at Metropolitan Community College
Juvenile justice certificateHybridHigh school diploma or equivalent
Juvenile Justice Certificate
Missouri Southern State University, Joplin
Joplin
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Missouri Southern State University, Joplin, JoplinJuvenile justice certificate · Accredited schoolHybrid · High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
Price if you pay yourself$5,220
Program website, Juvenile Justice Certificate at Missouri Southern State University, Joplin
More details about Juvenile Justice Certificate at Missouri Southern State University, Joplin
Finished
Not reported
Working at 6 months
Not reported
Earned in a quarter
Not reported
Length
26 weeks, 36 hours a week
Cost of supplies
$972
Students counted
10
Earned a year, estimated
Not reported
Price if you pay yourself
$5,220
Program website, Juvenile Justice Certificate at Missouri Southern State University, Joplin
Criminal justice, corrections or police science (associate degree)HybridNo diploma needed
Criminal Justice - Judicial Administration
Mineral Area College, Park Hills
Park Hills
Accredited school
No diploma needed
Mineral Area College, Park Hills, Park HillsCriminal justice, corrections or police science (associate degree) · Accredited schoolHybrid · No diploma needed
Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
Price if you pay yourself$7,692
Program website, Criminal Justice - Judicial Administration at Mineral Area College, Park Hills
More details about Criminal Justice - Judicial Administration at Mineral Area College, Park Hills
Finished
Not reported
Working at 6 months
Not reported
Earned in a quarter
Not reported
Length
60 weeks, 40 hours a week
Cost of supplies
$5,523
Students counted
10
Earned a year, estimated
Not reported
Price if you pay yourself
$7,692
Program website, Criminal Justice - Judicial Administration at Mineral Area College, Park Hills
Juvenile justice certificateOnlineNo diploma needed
Juvenile Justice Specialist Program With Externship
Drury University, Springfield
Based in Springfield, MO
Accredited school
No diploma needed
Drury University, Springfield, based in Springfield, MOJuvenile justice certificate · Accredited schoolOnline · No diploma needed
Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
Price if you pay yourself$1,798
Program website, Juvenile Justice Specialist Program With Externship at Drury University, Springfield
More details about Juvenile Justice Specialist Program With Externship at Drury University, Springfield
Finished
Not reported
Working at 6 months
Not reported
Earned in a quarter
Not reported
Length
26 weeks, 8 hours a week
Cost of supplies
$150
Students counted
Not reported
Earned a year, estimated
Not reported
Price if you pay yourself
$1,798
Program website, Juvenile Justice Specialist Program With Externship at Drury University, Springfield
Criminal justice certificateHybridNo diploma needed
Criminal Justice Technology Specialist
Three Rivers College, Poplar Bluff
Poplar Bluff
Accredited school
No diploma needed
Three Rivers College, Poplar Bluff, Poplar BluffCriminal justice certificate · Accredited schoolHybrid · No diploma needed
Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
Price if you pay yourself$3,240
Program website, Criminal Justice Technology Specialist at Three Rivers College, Poplar Bluff
More details about Criminal Justice Technology Specialist at Three Rivers College, Poplar Bluff
Finished
Not reported
Working at 6 months
Not reported
Earned in a quarter
Not reported
Length
Not reported
Cost of supplies
$2,370
Students counted
Not reported
Earned a year, estimated
Not reported
Price if you pay yourself
$3,240
Program website, Criminal Justice Technology Specialist at Three Rivers College, Poplar Bluff
Criminal justice certificateHybridNo diploma needed
Criminal Justice Technology Specialist
Three Rivers College @ Kennett
Kennett
Accredited school
No diploma needed
Three Rivers College @ Kennett, KennettCriminal justice certificate · Accredited schoolHybrid · No diploma needed
Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
Price if you pay yourself$3,240
Program website, Criminal Justice Technology Specialist at Three Rivers College @ Kennett
More details about Criminal Justice Technology Specialist at Three Rivers College @ Kennett
Finished
Not reported
Working at 6 months
Not reported
Earned in a quarter
Not reported
Length
30 weeks, 40 hours a week
Cost of supplies
$2,370
Students counted
Not reported
Earned a year, estimated
Not reported
Price if you pay yourself
$3,240
Program website, Criminal Justice Technology Specialist at Three Rivers College @ Kennett
Criminal justice certificateHybridNo diploma needed
Criminal Justice Technology Specialist
Three Rivers College @ Sikeston
Sikeston
Accredited school
No diploma needed
Three Rivers College @ Sikeston, SikestonCriminal justice certificate · Accredited schoolHybrid · No diploma needed
Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
Price if you pay yourself$3,240
Program website, Criminal Justice Technology Specialist at Three Rivers College @ Sikeston
More details about Criminal Justice Technology Specialist at Three Rivers College @ Sikeston
Finished
Not reported
Working at 6 months
Not reported
Earned in a quarter
Not reported
Length
Not reported
Cost of supplies
$2,370
Students counted
Not reported
Earned a year, estimated
Not reported
Price if you pay yourself
$3,240
Program website, Criminal Justice Technology Specialist at Three Rivers College @ Sikeston
Criminal justice certificateHybridNo diploma needed
Criminal Justice Technology Specialist
Three Rivers College @ Dexter
Dexter
Accredited school
No diploma needed
Three Rivers College @ Dexter, DexterCriminal justice certificate · Accredited schoolHybrid · No diploma needed
Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
Price if you pay yourself$3,240
Program website, Criminal Justice Technology Specialist at Three Rivers College @ Dexter
More details about Criminal Justice Technology Specialist at Three Rivers College @ Dexter
Finished
Not reported
Working at 6 months
Not reported
Earned in a quarter
Not reported
Length
Not reported
Cost of supplies
$2,370
Students counted
Not reported
Earned a year, estimated
Not reported
Price if you pay yourself
$3,240
Program website, Criminal Justice Technology Specialist at Three Rivers College @ Dexter
Criminal justice certificateHybridNo diploma needed
Criminal Justice
Mineral Area College, Park Hills
Park Hills
Accredited school
No diploma needed
Mineral Area College, Park Hills, Park HillsCriminal justice certificate · Accredited schoolHybrid · No diploma needed
Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
Price if you pay yourself$4,032
Program website, Criminal Justice at Mineral Area College, Park Hills
More details about Criminal Justice at Mineral Area College, Park Hills
Finished
Not reported
Working at 6 months
Not reported
Earned in a quarter
Not reported
Length
32 weeks, 40 hours a week
Cost of supplies
$2,653
Students counted
Not reported
Earned a year, estimated
Not reported
Price if you pay yourself
$4,032
Program website, Criminal Justice at Mineral Area College, Park Hills
Law enforcement and investigation certificateIn personNo diploma needed
Criminal Investigation
Missouri State University, Springfield
Springfield
Accredited school
No diploma needed
Missouri State University, Springfield, SpringfieldLaw enforcement and investigation certificate · Accredited schoolIn person · No diploma needed
Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
Price if you pay yourself$4,350
Program website, Criminal Investigation at Missouri State University, Springfield
More details about Criminal Investigation at Missouri State University, Springfield
Finished
Not reported
Working at 6 months
Not reported
Earned in a quarter
Not reported
Length
15 weeks, 15 hours a week
Cost of supplies
$1,291
Students counted
Not reported
Earned a year, estimated
Not reported
Price if you pay yourself
$4,350
Program website, Criminal Investigation at Missouri State University, Springfield
Criminal justice, corrections or police science (associate degree)HybridNo diploma needed
Criminal Justice-Corrections Option
Three Rivers College @ Dexter
Dexter
Accredited school
No diploma needed
Three Rivers College @ Dexter, DexterCriminal justice, corrections or police science (associate degree) · Accredited schoolHybrid · No diploma needed
Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
Price if you pay yourself$6,804
Program website, Criminal Justice-Corrections Option at Three Rivers College @ Dexter
More details about Criminal Justice-Corrections Option at Three Rivers College @ Dexter
Finished
Not reported
Working at 6 months
Not reported
Earned in a quarter
Not reported
Length
Not reported
Cost of supplies
$4,977
Students counted
Not reported
Earned a year, estimated
Not reported
Price if you pay yourself
$6,804
Program website, Criminal Justice-Corrections Option at Three Rivers College @ Dexter
Criminal justice, corrections or police science (associate degree)HybridNo diploma needed
Criminal Justice-Corrections Option
Three Rivers College @ Kennett
Kennett
Accredited school
No diploma needed
Three Rivers College @ Kennett, KennettCriminal justice, corrections or police science (associate degree) · Accredited schoolHybrid · No diploma needed
Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
Price if you pay yourself$6,804
Program website, Criminal Justice-Corrections Option at Three Rivers College @ Kennett
More details about Criminal Justice-Corrections Option at Three Rivers College @ Kennett
Finished
Not reported
Working at 6 months
Not reported
Earned in a quarter
Not reported
Length
63 weeks, 40 hours a week
Cost of supplies
$4,977
Students counted
Not reported
Earned a year, estimated
Not reported
Price if you pay yourself
$6,804
Program website, Criminal Justice-Corrections Option at Three Rivers College @ Kennett
Criminal justice, corrections or police science (associate degree)HybridNo diploma needed
Criminal Justice-Law Enforcement Option
Three Rivers College @ Sikeston
Sikeston
Accredited school
No diploma needed
Three Rivers College @ Sikeston, SikestonCriminal justice, corrections or police science (associate degree) · Accredited schoolHybrid · No diploma needed
Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
Price if you pay yourself$6,804
Program website, Criminal Justice-Law Enforcement Option at Three Rivers College @ Sikeston
More details about Criminal Justice-Law Enforcement Option at Three Rivers College @ Sikeston
Finished
Not reported
Working at 6 months
Not reported
Earned in a quarter
Not reported
Length
63 weeks, 40 hours a week
Cost of supplies
$4,977
Students counted
Not reported
Earned a year, estimated
Not reported
Price if you pay yourself
$6,804
Program website, Criminal Justice-Law Enforcement Option at Three Rivers College @ Sikeston
Criminal justice certificateIn personNo diploma needed
Criminal Justice
Crowder College
Neosho
Accredited school
No diploma needed
Crowder College, NeoshoCriminal justice certificate · Accredited schoolIn person · No diploma needed
Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
Price if you pay yourself$7,176
Program website, Criminal Justice at Crowder College
More details about Criminal Justice at Crowder College
Finished
Not reported
Working at 6 months
Not reported
Earned in a quarter
Not reported
Length
32 weeks, 18 hours a week
Cost of supplies
$2,000
Students counted
Not reported
Earned a year, estimated
Not reported
Price if you pay yourself
$7,176
Program website, Criminal Justice at Crowder College
Criminal justice, corrections or police science (associate degree)HybridNo diploma needed
Criminal Justice - Correctional Administration
Mineral Area College, Park Hills
Park Hills
Accredited school
No diploma needed
Mineral Area College, Park Hills, Park HillsCriminal justice, corrections or police science (associate degree) · Accredited schoolHybrid · No diploma needed
Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
Price if you pay yourself$7,692
Program website, Criminal Justice - Correctional Administration at Mineral Area College, Park Hills
More details about Criminal Justice - Correctional Administration at Mineral Area College, Park Hills
Finished
Not reported
Working at 6 months
Not reported
Earned in a quarter
Not reported
Length
61 weeks, 40 hours a week
Cost of supplies
$5,523
Students counted
Not reported
Earned a year, estimated
Not reported
Price if you pay yourself
$7,692
Program website, Criminal Justice - Correctional Administration at Mineral Area College, Park Hills
Criminal justice, corrections or police science (associate degree)OnlineHigh school diploma or equivalent
Criminal Justice Associate (online)
Joshua Career Institute
Based in Dallas, TX
High school diploma or equivalent
Joshua Career Institute, based in Dallas, TXCriminal justice, corrections or police science (associate degree)Online · High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
Price if you pay yourself$7,715
Program website, Criminal Justice Associate (online) at Joshua Career Institute
More details about Criminal Justice Associate (online) at Joshua Career Institute
Finished
Not reported
Working at 6 months
Not reported
Earned in a quarter
Not reported
Length
Left out
Cost of supplies
$285
Students counted
Not reported
Earned a year, estimated
Not reported
Price if you pay yourself
$7,715
Program website, Criminal Justice Associate (online) at Joshua Career Institute
Criminal justice, corrections or police science (associate degree)In personNo diploma needed
Criminal Justice
State Fair Community College, Sedalia
Osage Beach
Accredited school
No diploma needed
State Fair Community College, Sedalia, Osage BeachCriminal justice, corrections or police science (associate degree) · Accredited schoolIn person · No diploma needed
Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
Price if you pay yourself$8,190
Program website, Criminal Justice at State Fair Community College, Sedalia
More details about Criminal Justice at State Fair Community College, Sedalia
Finished
Not reported
Working at 6 months
Not reported
Earned in a quarter
Not reported
Length
64 weeks, 40 hours a week
Cost of supplies
None listed
Students counted
Not reported
Earned a year, estimated
Not reported
Price if you pay yourself
$8,190
Program website, Criminal Justice at State Fair Community College, Sedalia
Criminal justice, corrections or police science (associate degree)In personNo diploma needed
Criminal Justice
State Fair Community College, Sedalia
Clinton
Accredited school
No diploma needed
State Fair Community College, Sedalia, ClintonCriminal justice, corrections or police science (associate degree) · Accredited schoolIn person · No diploma needed
Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
Price if you pay yourself$8,190
Program website, Criminal Justice at State Fair Community College, Sedalia
More details about Criminal Justice at State Fair Community College, Sedalia
Finished
Not reported
Working at 6 months
Not reported
Earned in a quarter
Not reported
Length
64 weeks, 40 hours a week
Cost of supplies
None listed
Students counted
Not reported
Earned a year, estimated
Not reported
Price if you pay yourself
$8,190
Program website, Criminal Justice at State Fair Community College, Sedalia
Criminal justice certificateIn personHigh school diploma or equivalent
Criminal Justice
North Central Missouri College
Trenton
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
North Central Missouri College, TrentonCriminal justice certificate · Accredited schoolIn person · High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
Price if you pay yourself$10,188
Program website, Criminal Justice at North Central Missouri College
More details about Criminal Justice at North Central Missouri College
Finished
Not reported
Working at 6 months
Not reported
Earned in a quarter
Not reported
Length
Not reported
Cost of supplies
$4,788
Students counted
Not reported
Earned a year, estimated
Not reported
Price if you pay yourself
$10,188
Program website, Criminal Justice at North Central Missouri College
Criminal justice, corrections or police science (associate degree)HybridHigh school diploma or equivalent
Law Enforcement
Missouri State University, Springfield
West Plains
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Missouri State University, Springfield, West PlainsCriminal justice, corrections or police science (associate degree) · Accredited schoolHybrid · High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
Price if you pay yourself$10,980
Program website, Law Enforcement at Missouri State University, Springfield
More details about Law Enforcement at Missouri State University, Springfield
Finished
Not reported
Working at 6 months
Not reported
Earned in a quarter
Not reported
Length
60 weeks, 40 hours a week
Cost of supplies
$2,024
Students counted
Not reported
Earned a year, estimated
Not reported
Price if you pay yourself
$10,980
Program website, Law Enforcement at Missouri State University, Springfield
Crime scene and forensic scienceHybridHigh school diploma or equivalent
Crime Scene Investigation Certificate
Columbia College
Columbia
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Columbia College, ColumbiaCrime scene and forensic science · Accredited schoolHybrid · High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
Price if you pay yourself$11,610
Program website, Crime Scene Investigation Certificate at Columbia College
More details about Crime Scene Investigation Certificate at Columbia College
Finished
Not reported
Working at 6 months
Not reported
Earned in a quarter
Not reported
Length
8 weeks, 6 hours a week
Cost of supplies
None listed
Students counted
Not reported
Earned a year, estimated
Not reported
Price if you pay yourself
$11,610
Program website, Crime Scene Investigation Certificate at Columbia College
Criminal justice, corrections or police science (associate degree)HybridHigh school diploma or equivalent
Criminal Justice-Law Enforcement Option-AAS
Three Rivers College, Poplar Bluff
Poplar Bluff
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Three Rivers College, Poplar Bluff, Poplar BluffCriminal justice, corrections or police science (associate degree) · Accredited schoolHybrid · High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
Price if you pay yourself$12,906
Program website, Criminal Justice-Law Enforcement Option-AAS at Three Rivers College, Poplar Bluff
More details about Criminal Justice-Law Enforcement Option-AAS at Three Rivers College, Poplar Bluff
Finished
Not reported
Working at 6 months
Not reported
Earned in a quarter
Not reported
Length
64 weeks, 45 hours a week
Cost of supplies
$1,575
Students counted
Not reported
Earned a year, estimated
Not reported
Price if you pay yourself
$12,906
Program website, Criminal Justice-Law Enforcement Option-AAS at Three Rivers College, Poplar Bluff
Criminal justice, corrections or police science (associate degree)HybridHigh school diploma or equivalent
Criminal Justice- AAS
Three Rivers College @ Dexter
Dexter
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Three Rivers College @ Dexter, DexterCriminal justice, corrections or police science (associate degree) · Accredited schoolHybrid · High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
Price if you pay yourself$13,084
Program website, Criminal Justice- AAS at Three Rivers College @ Dexter
More details about Criminal Justice- AAS at Three Rivers College @ Dexter
Finished
Not reported
Working at 6 months
Not reported
Earned in a quarter
Not reported
Length
64 weeks, 24 hours a week
Cost of supplies
$1,600
Students counted
Not reported
Earned a year, estimated
Not reported
Price if you pay yourself
$13,084
Program website, Criminal Justice- AAS at Three Rivers College @ Dexter
Criminal justice, corrections or police science (associate degree)HybridHigh school diploma or equivalent
Criminal Justice-AAS
Three Rivers College @ Sikeston
Sikeston
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Three Rivers College @ Sikeston, SikestonCriminal justice, corrections or police science (associate degree) · Accredited schoolHybrid · High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
Price if you pay yourself$13,084
Program website, Criminal Justice-AAS at Three Rivers College @ Sikeston
More details about Criminal Justice-AAS at Three Rivers College @ Sikeston
Finished
Not reported
Working at 6 months
Not reported
Earned in a quarter
Not reported
Length
64 weeks, 24 hours a week
Cost of supplies
$1,600
Students counted
Not reported
Earned a year, estimated
Not reported
Price if you pay yourself
$13,084
Program website, Criminal Justice-AAS at Three Rivers College @ Sikeston
Criminal justice, corrections or police science (associate degree)HybridAssociate's degree
Criminal Justice-AAS
Three Rivers College @ Kennett
Kennett
Accredited school
Associate's degree
Three Rivers College @ Kennett, KennettCriminal justice, corrections or police science (associate degree) · Accredited schoolHybrid · Associate's degree
Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
Price if you pay yourself$13,084
Program website, Criminal Justice-AAS at Three Rivers College @ Kennett
More details about Criminal Justice-AAS at Three Rivers College @ Kennett
Finished
Not reported
Working at 6 months
Not reported
Earned in a quarter
Not reported
Length
64 weeks, 25 hours a week
Cost of supplies
$1,600
Students counted
Not reported
Earned a year, estimated
Not reported
Price if you pay yourself
$13,084
Program website, Criminal Justice-AAS at Three Rivers College @ Kennett
Criminal justice, corrections or police science (associate degree)In personNo diploma needed
Criminal Justice
Lincoln University
Jefferson City
Accredited school
No diploma needed
Lincoln University, Jefferson CityCriminal justice, corrections or police science (associate degree) · Accredited schoolIn person · No diploma needed
Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
Price if you pay yourself$16,253
Program website, Criminal Justice at Lincoln University
More details about Criminal Justice at Lincoln University
Finished
Not reported
Working at 6 months
Not reported
Earned in a quarter
Not reported
Length
64 weeks, 40 hours a week
Cost of supplies
$6,813
Students counted
Not reported
Earned a year, estimated
Not reported
Price if you pay yourself
$16,253
Program website, Criminal Justice at Lincoln University
Criminal justice, corrections or police science (associate degree)In personNo diploma needed
Criminal Justice Aas
Crowder College
Neosho
Accredited school
No diploma needed
Crowder College, NeoshoCriminal justice, corrections or police science (associate degree) · Accredited schoolIn person · No diploma needed
Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
Price if you pay yourself$17,112
Program website, Criminal Justice Aas at Crowder College
More details about Criminal Justice Aas at Crowder College
Finished
Not reported
Working at 6 months
Not reported
Earned in a quarter
Not reported
Length
64 weeks, 20 hours a week
Cost of supplies
$1,200
Students counted
Not reported
Earned a year, estimated
Not reported
Price if you pay yourself
$17,112
Program website, Criminal Justice Aas at Crowder College
Criminal justice, corrections or police science (associate degree)In personNo diploma needed
Criminal Justice
Crowder College
Neosho
Accredited school
No diploma needed
Crowder College, NeoshoCriminal justice, corrections or police science (associate degree) · Accredited schoolIn person · No diploma needed
Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
Price if you pay yourself$17,664
Program website, Criminal Justice at Crowder College
More details about Criminal Justice at Crowder College
Finished
Not reported
Working at 6 months
Not reported
Earned in a quarter
Not reported
Length
64 weeks, 20 hours a week
Cost of supplies
$600
Students counted
Not reported
Earned a year, estimated
Not reported
Price if you pay yourself
$17,664
Program website, Criminal Justice at Crowder College
Criminal justice, corrections or police science (associate degree)HybridHigh school diploma or equivalent
Criminal Justice (AAS Degree)
North Central Missouri College
Trenton
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
North Central Missouri College, TrentonCriminal justice, corrections or police science (associate degree) · Accredited schoolHybrid · High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
Price if you pay yourself$17,829
Program website, Criminal Justice (AAS Degree) at North Central Missouri College
More details about Criminal Justice (AAS Degree) at North Central Missouri College
Finished
Not reported
Working at 6 months
Not reported
Earned in a quarter
Not reported
Length
Not reported
Cost of supplies
$8,379
Students counted
Not reported
Earned a year, estimated
Not reported
Price if you pay yourself
$17,829
Program website, Criminal Justice (AAS Degree) at North Central Missouri College
Criminal justice, corrections or police science (associate degree)HybridHigh school diploma or equivalent
Associate in Science in Criminal Justice Administration
Columbia College-Jefferson City
Jefferson City
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Columbia College-Jefferson City, Jefferson CityCriminal justice, corrections or police science (associate degree) · Accredited schoolHybrid · High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
Price if you pay yourself$22,500
School website, Associate in Science in Criminal Justice Administration at Columbia College-Jefferson City
More details about Associate in Science in Criminal Justice Administration at Columbia College-Jefferson City
Finished
Not reported
Working at 6 months
Not reported
Earned in a quarter
Not reported
Length
Left out
Cost of supplies
None listed
Students counted
Not reported
Earned a year, estimated
Not reported
Price if you pay yourself
$22,500
School website, Associate in Science in Criminal Justice Administration at Columbia College-Jefferson City
Criminal justice, corrections or police science (associate degree)In personNo diploma needed
Criminal Justice Administration
Columbia College-Springfield
Springfield
Accredited school
No diploma needed
Columbia College-Springfield, SpringfieldCriminal justice, corrections or police science (associate degree) · Accredited schoolIn person · No diploma needed
Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
Price if you pay yourself$22,500
Program website, Criminal Justice Administration at Columbia College-Springfield
More details about Criminal Justice Administration at Columbia College-Springfield
Finished
Not reported
Working at 6 months
Not reported
Earned in a quarter
Not reported
Length
Not reported
Cost of supplies
None listed
Students counted
Not reported
Earned a year, estimated
Not reported
Price if you pay yourself
$22,500
Program website, Criminal Justice Administration at Columbia College-Springfield
Criminal justice, corrections or police science (associate degree)In personNo diploma needed
Criminal Justice Administration
Columbia College-Kansas City
Kansas City
Accredited school
No diploma needed
Columbia College-Kansas City, Kansas CityCriminal justice, corrections or police science (associate degree) · Accredited schoolIn person · No diploma needed
Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
Price if you pay yourself$22,500
Program website, Criminal Justice Administration at Columbia College-Kansas City
More details about Criminal Justice Administration at Columbia College-Kansas City
Finished
Not reported
Working at 6 months
Not reported
Earned in a quarter
Not reported
Length
120 weeks, 40 hours a week
Cost of supplies
None listed
Students counted
Not reported
Earned a year, estimated
Not reported
Price if you pay yourself
$22,500
Program website, Criminal Justice Administration at Columbia College-Kansas City
Criminal justice, corrections or police science (associate degree)In personNo diploma needed
Criminal Justice Administration
Columbia College-Rolla
Rolla
Accredited school
No diploma needed
Columbia College-Rolla, RollaCriminal justice, corrections or police science (associate degree) · Accredited schoolIn person · No diploma needed
Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
Price if you pay yourself$22,500
Program website, Criminal Justice Administration at Columbia College-Rolla
More details about Criminal Justice Administration at Columbia College-Rolla
Finished
Not reported
Working at 6 months
Not reported
Earned in a quarter
Not reported
Length
Not reported
Cost of supplies
None listed
Students counted
Not reported
Earned a year, estimated
Not reported
Price if you pay yourself
$22,500
Program website, Criminal Justice Administration at Columbia College-Rolla
Criminal justice, corrections or police science (associate degree)HybridAssociate's degree
Associate in Science in Criminal Justice Administration
Columbia College
Columbia
Accredited school
Associate's degree
Columbia College, ColumbiaCriminal justice, corrections or police science (associate degree) · Accredited schoolHybrid · Associate's degree
Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
Price if you pay yourself$52,604
Program website, Associate in Science in Criminal Justice Administration at Columbia College
More details about Associate in Science in Criminal Justice Administration at Columbia College
Finished
Not reported
Working at 6 months
Not reported
Earned in a quarter
Not reported
Length
Left out
Cost of supplies
None listed
Students counted
Not reported
Earned a year, estimated
Not reported
Price if you pay yourself
$52,604
Program website, Associate in Science in Criminal Justice Administration at Columbia College

How to pay for criminal justice programs in Missouri

WIOA funding can pay for criminal justice programs in Missouri

Every program on this page is approved for it. Whether you qualify, how much your local area pays and how to apply are on our page Does WIOA pay for job training?

Financial aid and grants for criminal justice programs

Most students can get federal student aid for college, career school or trade school. A Federal Pell Grant, unlike a loan, usually doesn't have to be repaid. Ask the school whether its program qualifies.⁶⁷

GI Bill for criminal justice programs

Veterans, service members and qualified dependents can use GI Bill benefits for non-college training programs.⁸

The program list does not show which programs accept these. Ask the school.

Quick facts: Criminal justice programs in Missouri

programs with a price cost under $10,000: 26 of 46
lowest typical price among the states with enough programs to compare: 13th of 24
criminal justice programs of any state: no state has more than Missouri: Most

State comparisons use the same figures as the criminal justice programs by state table: the middle program of each state, and only states with three or more schools for prices. Source: US Department of Labor, program year 2024 (July 2024 to June 2025).

Criminal justice programs in Joplin, Poplar Bluff, Farmington and other Missouri cities

Choosing an area filters the program list above. 9 more programs are in 6 other areas, 7 in smaller cities and towns and 3 online.

Other training in Missouri

How criminal justice programs compare with the rest of public safety: First responder training in Missouri

Where the Missouri criminal justice program numbers come from

Which Missouri criminal justice programs are on this list?

These are the criminal justice programs Missouri approved for WIOA funding (public workforce funding under the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act), as reported to the US Department of Labor for program year 2024 (July 2024 to June 2025). Each state keeps its approved programs on an eligible training provider list (ETPL).⁹ The list here covers programs approved as of June 30, 2025. Schools that never applied for approval are missing, so this is a part of what Missouri offers.

How the prices and results of Missouri criminal justice programs are measured

Prices are tuition and required fees for someone paying without workforce funding, as the school reported them; check the current price with the school. Results describe students who left each program in recent years, so they are no guarantee, and the yearly earnings are the reported quarter times four, an estimate. A program without a "Trained with WIOA funding" line may still take WIOA students. Where a field was left empty or withheld, the page says "Not reported", and "Left out" where a figure was filed but failed one of our checks; nothing is estimated to fill a gap. Where the numbers come from explains each figure in full.

Sources for the facts about criminal justice programs in Missouri

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All 46 criminal justice programs in Missouri approved for WIOA funding