Best Corrections Schools Near Norwalk, CA (2026)

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

Norwalk, California has 20 accredited schools offering corrections programs, with tuition ranging from $1,156 to $11,860 per year for indexed programs. Norwalk has a population of about 100,713. Median household income is $98,709 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 21.3% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA metro area, the top-earning corrections-related role is First-Line Supervisor of Correctional Officers at a median $127,390 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).

Closest Corrections Schools to Norwalk

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

#1

Rio Hondo College

Whittier, CA 8.3 miles from Norwalk BOC Score 59.2
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
  • Accredited
Graduation rate 26%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $44,950
Avg net price $14,379/yr
Tuition
In‑state$1,388
Out‑of‑state$9,884
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 100%
  • Programs offered: 63

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

#2

East Los Angeles College

Monterey Park, CA 10.1 miles from Norwalk BOC Score 41.4
  • 2 year
Graduation rate 27%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $42,006
Avg net price $10,852/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 62

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#3

Golden West College

Huntington Beach, CA 12.9 miles from Norwalk BOC Score 64.0
  • 2 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 30%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $43,145
Avg net price $4,824/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 34

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#4

Los Angeles Trade Technical College

Los Angeles, CA 13.8 miles from Norwalk BOC Score 34.6
  • 2 year
Graduation rate 20%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $35,233
Avg net price $12,323/yr
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 63

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#5

Santa Ana College

Santa Ana, CA 15.2 miles from Norwalk 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

#6

Mt San Antonio College

Walnut, CA 16.9 miles from Norwalk 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
TuitionContact school for pricing
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 81

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#7

Citrus College

Glendora, CA 19.4 miles from Norwalk 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

#8

San Joaquin Valley College-Ontario

Ontario, CA 32.1 miles from Norwalk BOC Score 46.5
  • 2 year
Graduation rate 73%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $38,317
Avg net price $27,024/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 19

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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

Corrections Wages Near Norwalk

Norwalk is part of the Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA metro area (BLS area code 31080). 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$78,770Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA$69,340
Probation Officer and Correctional Treatment Specialist$108,150Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA$95,202
First-Line Supervisor of Correctional Officers$127,390Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA$112,139
Police and Sheriff’s Patrol Officer$121,980Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA$107,377

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.

Norwalk at a Glance

MetricValueSource
Population100,713Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income$98,709Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+21.3%Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Regional Price Parity (US=100)113.6 (above U.S. average)BEA RPP 2024

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited corrections schools are near Norwalk, CA?

Our directory has 20 accredited schools offering corrections programs near Norwalk. The closest is Rio Hondo College in Whittier, CA (8.3 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Saddleback College (34.2 miles). 7 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying corrections roles near Norwalk?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying corrections-related roles near Norwalk are: First-Line Supervisor of Correctional Officers ($127,390), Police and Sheriff’s Patrol Officer ($121,980), Probation Officer and Correctional Treatment Specialist ($108,150). 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 Cerritos instead of Norwalk?

Cerritos, CA is 2.8 miles from Norwalk 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 Norwalk an affordable place to study corrections?

Norwalk’s median household income of $98,709 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Norwalk 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 Norwalk

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

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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