Best Corrections Schools Near Redding, CA (2026)

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

Redding, California has 1 accredited school offering corrections programs, with tuition ranging from $1,198 to $8,854 per year for indexed programs. Redding has a population of about 93,268. Median household income is $69,443 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 26.1% 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 Redding

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

#1

College of the Redwoods

Eureka, CA 96.0 miles from Redding BOC Score 42.3
  • 2 year
  • Campus + Online
  • Accredited
Graduation rate 30%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $36,243
Avg net price $6,904/yr
Tuition
In‑state$1,198
Out‑of‑state$8,854
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  • Programs offered: 50

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

#2

Yuba College

Marysville, CA 106.6 miles from Redding BOC Score 47.1
  • 2 year
Graduation rate 26%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $39,552
Avg net price $2,576/yr
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 47

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#3

Woodland Community College

Woodland, CA 135.9 miles from Redding BOC Score 38.7
  • 2 year
Graduation rate 23%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $40,042
Avg net price $8,356/yr
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 26

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#4

Sierra College

Rocklin, CA 137.3 miles from Redding BOC Score 54.5
  • 2 year
Graduation rate 31%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $45,294
Avg net price $7,245/yr
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 62

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#5

Santa Rosa Junior College

Santa Rosa, CA 147.4 miles from Redding BOC Score 60.0
  • 2 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 35%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $47,224
Avg net price $6,331/yr
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 81

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#6

Sacramento City College

Sacramento, CA 147.6 miles from Redding BOC Score 51.7
  • 2 year
  • Campus + Online
  • Accredited
Graduation rate 32%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $42,214
Avg net price $6,614/yr
Tuition
In‑state$1,288
Out‑of‑state$12,616
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 63

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

#7

Solano Community College

Fairfield, CA 161.8 miles from Redding BOC Score 61.5
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 26%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $44,170
Avg net price $4,669/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 50

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#8

Contra Costa College

San Pablo, CA 179.7 miles from Redding BOC Score 38.8
  • 2 year
Graduation rate 24%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $40,850
Avg net price $9,490/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 33

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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

Corrections Wages Near Redding

Redding is part of the Redding, CA metro area (BLS area code 39820). 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$57,960Redding, CA$57,557
Probation Officer and Correctional Treatment Specialist$103,640CA statewide$102,920
First-Line Supervisor of Correctional Officers$131,210CA statewide$130,298
Police and Sheriff’s Patrol Officer$107,270Redding, CA$106,524

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.

Redding at a Glance

MetricValueSource
Population93,268Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income$69,443Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+26.1%Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Regional Price Parity (US=100)100.7 (above U.S. average)BEA RPP 2024

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited corrections schools are near Redding, CA?

Our directory has 1 accredited schools offering corrections programs near Redding. The closest is College of the Redwoods in Eureka, CA (96.4 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is College of the Redwoods (96.4 miles). 1 of the highlighted schools is flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying corrections roles near Redding?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying corrections-related roles near Redding are: First-Line Supervisor of Correctional Officers ($131,210), Police and Sheriff’s Patrol Officer ($107,270), Probation Officer and Correctional Treatment Specialist ($103,640). 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 Chico instead of Redding?

Chico, CA is 63.2 miles from Redding 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 Redding an affordable place to study corrections?

Redding’s median household income of $69,443 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Redding 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 Redding

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

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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