Best Corrections Schools Near Oceanside, CA (2026)

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

Oceanside, California has 19 accredited schools offering corrections programs, with tuition ranging from $1,146 to $14,382 per year for indexed programs. Oceanside has a population of about 172,542. Median household income is $93,724 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 34.3% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. 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 Oceanside

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

#1

San Diego Miramar College

San Diego, CA 24.3 miles from Oceanside BOC Score 64.2
  • 2 year
  • Campus + Online
  • Accredited
Graduation rate 48%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $48,224
Avg net price $3,337/yr
Tuition
In‑state$1,146
Out‑of‑state$10,002
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 34

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

#2

Saddleback College

Mission Viejo, CA 30.3 miles from Oceanside BOC Score 71.2
  • 2 year
  • Campus + Online
  • Accredited
Graduation rate 46%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $50,874
Avg net price $4,152/yr
Tuition
In‑state$1,156
Out‑of‑state$11,860
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 71

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

#3

Grossmont College

El Cajon, CA 33.2 miles from Oceanside BOC Score 58.6
  • 2 year
  • Campus + Online
  • Accredited
Graduation rate 34%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $40,309
Avg net price $5,311/yr
Tuition
In‑state$1,332
Out‑of‑state$10,628
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 29

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

#4

Southwestern College

Chula Vista, CA 44.2 miles from Oceanside BOC Score 50.7
  • 2 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 30%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $40,060
Avg net price $12,671/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 77

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#5

Moreno Valley College

Moreno Valley, CA 46.2 miles from Oceanside BOC Score 50.7
  • 2 year
Graduation rate 25%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $52,133
Avg net price $6,483/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 44

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#6

Santa Ana College

Santa Ana, CA 49.7 miles from Oceanside 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

#7

Riverside City College

Riverside, CA 51.7 miles from Oceanside 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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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 69

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

#8

Golden West College

Huntington Beach, CA 53.2 miles from Oceanside 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

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

Corrections Wages Near Oceanside

Oceanside is part of the San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA metro area (BLS area code 41740). 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$96,370CA statewide$86,122
Probation Officer and Correctional Treatment Specialist$77,230San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA$69,017
First-Line Supervisor of Correctional Officers$131,210CA statewide$117,256
Police and Sheriff’s Patrol Officer$110,400San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA$98,660

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.

Oceanside at a Glance

MetricValueSource
Population172,542Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income$93,724Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+34.3%Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Regional Price Parity (US=100)111.9 (above U.S. average)BEA RPP 2024

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited corrections schools are near Oceanside, CA?

Our directory has 19 accredited schools offering corrections programs near Oceanside. The closest is San Joaquin Valley College-Temecula in Temecula, CA (22.4 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is San Bernardino Valley College (59.5 miles). 6 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying corrections roles near Oceanside?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying corrections-related roles near Oceanside are: First-Line Supervisor of Correctional Officers ($131,210), Police and Sheriff’s Patrol Officer ($110,400), Correctional Officer and Jailer ($96,370). 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 Vista instead of Oceanside?

Vista, CA is 4.7 miles from Oceanside 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 Oceanside an affordable place to study corrections?

Oceanside’s median household income of $93,724 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Oceanside 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 Oceanside

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

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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