Best Corrections Schools Near Eureka, CA (2026)

Eureka, California has 1 accredited school offering corrections programs, with tuition ranging from $1,198 to $15,504 per year for indexed programs. Eureka has a population of about 25,412. In California, the top-earning corrections-related role is First-Line Supervisor of Correctional Officers at a median $131,210 annually (BLS, May 2025).


Closest Corrections Schools to Eureka

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

Ranked by BOC Score โ€” U.S. Dept. of Education outcome data. Advertising never affects rankings.

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#1

Santa Rosa Junior College

Santa Rosa, CA 178.8 miles from Eureka
  • 2 year
  • Offers a fully online program
60.0 BOC Score
Graduation rate 35%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $47,224
Avg net price $6,331/yr
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  • Programs offered: 101

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#2

Solano Community College

Fairfield, CA 207.5 miles from Eureka
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
61.5 BOC Score
Graduation rate 26%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $44,170
Avg net price $4,669/yr
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  • Programs offered: 62

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#3

Sierra College

Rocklin, CA 208.8 miles from Eureka
  • 2 year
54.5 BOC Score
Graduation rate 31%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $45,294
Avg net price $7,245/yr
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  • Programs offered: 85

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#4

Diablo Valley College

Pleasant Hill, CA 224.8 miles from Eureka
  • 2 year
  • Offers a fully online program
69.3 BOC Score
Graduation rate 33%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $51,378
Avg net price $8,312/yr
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 91

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#5

Merritt College

Oakland, CA 233.4 miles from Eureka
  • 2 year
36.6 BOC Score
Graduation rate 21%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $44,392
Avg net price $14,021/yr
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 38

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#6

San Joaquin Delta College

Stockton, CA 245.8 miles from Eureka
  • 2 year
  • Offers a fully online program
66.6 BOC Score
Graduation rate 30%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $43,212
Avg net price $2,407/yr
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 88

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#7

De Anza College

Cupertino, CA 265.5 miles from Eureka
  • 2 year
  • Offers a fully online program
80.8 BOC Score
Graduation rate 44%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $56,596
Avg net price $6,642/yr
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  • Programs offered: 72

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#8

San Joaquin Valley College-Modesto

Salida, CA 268.5 miles from Eureka
  • 2 year
  • Accredited
46.6 BOC Score
Graduation rate 69%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $38,317
Avg net price $26,706/yr
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  • Programs offered: 7

Source:Accreditor: Western Association of Schools and Colleges Senior Colleges and University CommissionIPEDSCollege Scorecard

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


Corrections Wages Near Eureka

OccupationMedian Annual Wage (California, statewide)
Correctional Officer and Jailer$96,370
Probation Officer and Correctional Treatment Specialist$103,640
First-Line Supervisor of Correctional Officers$131,210
Police and Sheriff’s Patrol Officer$118,880

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.



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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited corrections schools are near Eureka, CA?

Our directory has 1 accredited schools offering corrections programs near Eureka. The closest is College of the Redwoods in Eureka, CA (7.1 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is College of the Redwoods (7.1 miles). 1 of the highlighted schools is flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying corrections roles in California?

Based on BLS May 2025 state wage data, the top-paying corrections-related roles in California are: First-Line Supervisor of Correctional Officers ($131,210), Police and Sheriff’s Patrol Officer ($118,880), Probation Officer and Correctional Treatment Specialist ($103,640). Wages for Eureka workers will track these statewide medians, adjusted for local cost of living.

Should I look at programs in Redding instead of Eureka?

Redding, CA is 95.1 miles from Eureka and has its own set of local corrections programs – see the city’s page. For online programs, distance matters less; for hybrid or in-person formats, comparing both can help.

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 Eureka

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Data verified: August 31, 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.