Criminal Justice Colleges in California

There are a wide variety of programs available through universities offering criminal justice degrees. Below you will find a listing of schools by city as well as online criminal justice colleges that offer classes throughout California.

California is known for its year-round sunny weather and Mediterranean climate — cool winters and dry, comfortable summers. It’s also known to be prone to earthquakes. More than 36 million people reside within 58 different counties in California, a large concentration of which is located in Los Angeles, San Diego and San Francisco. While California is already dubbed as the most populous state by the U.S. Census Bureau, population is projected to increase by 23 percent within the next 15 years, much higher than the national average, according to a statewide report administered by the Public Policy of Higher Education. According to the report, California was also ranked one of the top performing states in Higher Education. Consistently offering low-priced college opportunities to its residents, only a small percentage, about 9 of high school graduates, attend college out-of-state, the report states. While the report also says that a large portion of residents possess a bachelor’s degree thus strengthening the state’s economy, California has a 12.4 unemployment rate, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.

The crime rate in California is about 6 percent lower than the national average, according to the most recent statistics available from the National Institute of Corrections. While property crimes accounted for about 85 percent of all crimes in California in 2008, the remaining 13.7 percent accounted for violent crimes, such as rape, murder and assault. According to the Institution, violent crimes committed in California are about 10 percent higher than other states. The cities with the most cirminal activity are Oakland, Richmond and Compton. Some of the safest cities include San Jose and San Diego. While the Corrections Standards Authority is responsible for inspecting the 127 jail facilities located within the State of California, the Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation — with its staff of more than 3,500 — manage the 173,670 inmates dispersed within 99 different prison facilities. According to the Institution, not only is California home to one of the highest concentrations of parolees and probationers, but the annual cost per inmate is $45,045, about 36 percent more than what the national average taxpayer spends.

Whether you’re interested in a degree in corrections, criminology, or any other bachelor’s or master’s justice degree, the search for finding the right criminal justice academy for you begins with requesting a free information packet from schools in your area by following the links below.

Online Colleges Offering Classes in CA

Kaplan University Capella University University of Phoenix

Bay Area Criminal Justice Campus Programs

University of Phoenix

Central Valley Criminal Justice Campus Programs

University of Phoenix

Concord Criminal Justice Campus Programs

University of Phoenix Heald College

Colton Criminal Justice Campus Programs

DeVry University Kaplan University

Daly City Criminal Justice Campus Programs

DeVry University

Sacramento (Elk Grove) Criminal Justice Campus Programs

DeVry University

Hayward Criminal Justice Campus Programs

Heald College

Irvine Criminal Justice Campus Programs

DeVry University

Long Beach Criminal Justice Campus Programs

DeVry University

Palmdale Criminal Justice Campus Programs

DeVry University

Pomona Criminal Justice Campus Programs

Kaplan University DeVry University

Pleasanton Criminal Justice Campus Programs

University of Phoenix

Lancaster Criminal Justice Campus Programs

University of Phoenix

Laguna Hills Criminal Justice Campus Programs

University of Phoenix

Woodland Hills Criminal Justice Campus Programs

University of Phoenix

Santa Ana Criminal Justice Campus Programs

Argosy University

San Bernadino Criminal Justice Campus Programs

University of Phoenix Argosy University

San Diego Criminal Justice Campus Programs

University of Phoenix Kaplan University DeVry University Argosy University

Alameda Criminal Justice Campus Programs

Argosy University

Santa Monica Criminal Justice Campus Programs

Argosy University

Culver City Criminal Justice Campus Programs

ITT-Tech Campus

Lathrop Criminal Justice Campus Programs

ITT-Tech Campus

Oxnard Criminal Justice Campus Programs

University of Phoenix ITT-Tech Campus

San Dimas Criminal Justice Campus Programs

ITT-Tech Campus

Sylmar Criminal Justice Campus Programs

ITT-Tech Campus

Torrence Criminal Justice Campus Programs

ITT-Tech Campus

Vista Criminal Justice Campus Programs

ITT-Tech Campus

West Covina Criminal Justice Campus Programs

ITT-Tech Campus

San Bernadino Criminal Justice Campus Programs

ITT-Tech Campus

Rancho Cordova Criminal Justice Campus Programs

ITT-Tech Campus Heald College

Roseville Criminal Justice Campus Programs

Heald College

Salinas Criminal Justice Campus Programs

Heald College

San Francisco Criminal Justice Campus Programs

University of Phoenix Kaplan University DeVry University Heald College

Oakland Criminal Justice Campus Programs

University of Phoenix

San Jose Criminal Justice Campus Programs

University of Phoenix DeVry University Heald College

Sacramento Criminal Justice Campus Programs

University of Phoenix Kaplan University

Sherman Oaks Criminal Justice Campus Programs

DeVry University Kaplan University

Stockton Criminal Justice Campus Programs

Heald College

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Data Source: http://www.bls.gov/oes

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