Best Corrections Schools Near Norco, CA (2026)

Norco, California has 21 accredited schools offering corrections programs, with tuition ranging from $1,156 to $14,382 per year for indexed programs. Norco has a population of about 25,211. Median household income is $125,117 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 21.0% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA metro area, the top-earning corrections-related role is First-Line Supervisor of Correctional Officers at a median $131,780 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).


Closest Corrections Schools to Norco

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

#1

San Joaquin Valley College-Ontario

Ontario, CA 9.9 miles from Norco BOC Score 46.5
  • 2 year
Graduation rate 73%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $38,317
Avg net price $27,024/yr
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 19

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#2

Riverside City College

Riverside, CA 10.3 miles from Norco BOC Score 45.1
  • 2 year
  • Accredited
Graduation rate 34%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $41,091
Avg net price $8,377/yr
Tuition
In‑state$1,428
Out‑of‑state$12,498
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  • Programs offered: 69

Source:Accreditor: Western Association of Schools and Colleges Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior CollegesIPEDSCollege Scorecard

#3

Chaffey College

Rancho Cucamonga, CA 15.4 miles from Norco BOC Score 60.5
  • 2 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 27%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $42,975
Avg net price $5,672/yr
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 73

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#4

San Bernardino Valley College

San Bernardino, CA 17.7 miles from Norco BOC Score 42.3
  • 2 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 22%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $39,676
Avg net price $18,943/yr
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 67

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#5

Mt San Antonio College

Walnut, CA 18.8 miles from Norco BOC Score 71.8
  • 2 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 35%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $46,283
Avg net price $6,490/yr
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 81

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#6

Moreno Valley College

Moreno Valley, CA 20.1 miles from Norco BOC Score 50.7
  • 2 year
Graduation rate 25%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $52,133
Avg net price $6,483/yr
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 44

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#7

Santa Ana College

Santa Ana, CA 22.6 miles from Norco BOC Score 65.7
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
  • Accredited
Graduation rate 31%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $43,552
Avg net price $3,133/yr
Tuition
In‑state$1,180
Out‑of‑state$10,756
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 100%
  • Programs offered: 70

Source:Accreditor: Western Association of Schools and Colleges Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior CollegesIPEDSCollege Scorecard

#8

Citrus College

Glendora, CA 24.0 miles from Norco BOC Score 58.5
  • 2 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 35%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $42,065
Avg net price $4,135/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 43

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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


Corrections Wages Near Norco

Norco is part of the Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA metro area (BLS area code 40140). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to California statewide.

OccupationMedian WageSourceCOL-Adjusted (US=100)
Correctional Officer and Jailer$94,730Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA$89,032
Probation Officer and Correctional Treatment Specialist$96,970Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA$91,137
First-Line Supervisor of Correctional Officers$131,780Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA$123,853
Police and Sheriff’s Patrol Officer$101,870Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA$95,742

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.


Norco at a Glance

MetricValueSource
Population25,211Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income$125,117Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+21.0%Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Regional Price Parity (US=100)106.4 (above U.S. average)BEA RPP 2024

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited corrections schools are near Norco, CA?

Our directory has 21 accredited schools offering corrections programs near Norco. The closest is San Joaquin Valley College-Ontario in Ontario, CA (9.9 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Rio Hondo College (28.5 miles). 7 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying corrections roles near Norco?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying corrections-related roles near Norco are: First-Line Supervisor of Correctional Officers ($131,780), Police and Sheriff’s Patrol Officer ($101,870), Probation Officer and Correctional Treatment Specialist ($96,970). These reflect MSA-level medians where published, with California statewide fallback for occupations not reported at the metro level.

Should I look at programs in Eastvale instead of Norco?

Eastvale, CA is 3.1 miles from Norco 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.

Is Norco an affordable place to study corrections?

Norco’s median household income of $125,117 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Norco while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and California 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 Norco

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

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.