Best Crime Analysis Schools Near Barstow, CA (2026)

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

Barstow, California has 23 accredited schools offering crime analysis programs, with tuition ranging from $1,428 to $49,470 per year for indexed programs. Barstow has a population of about 25,198. Median household income is $51,811 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 11.1% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA metro area, the top-earning crime analysis-related role is Detective and Criminal Investigator at a median $127,420 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).

Closest Crime Analysis Schools to Barstow

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

#1

California State University-San Bernardino

San Bernardino, CA 49.5 miles from Barstow BOC Score 78.4
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
  • Accredited
Acceptance rate 94%
Graduation rate 55%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $59,977
Avg net price $4,564/yr
Tuition
In‑state$8,093
Out‑of‑state$20,693
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 79%
  • Programs offered: 38

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

#2

Loma Linda University

Loma Linda, CA 57.6 miles from Barstow BOC Score 96.6
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 92%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $89,816
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 33

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#3

Platt College-Ontario

Ontario, CA 63.5 miles from Barstow BOC Score 48.0
  • 4 year
Graduation rate 61%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $40,669
Avg net price $20,711/yr
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 12

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#4

Platt College-Riverside

Riverside, CA 66.0 miles from Barstow BOC Score 47.8
  • 4 year
Graduation rate 61%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $40,669
Avg net price $21,889/yr
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 12

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#5

La Sierra University

Riverside, CA 70.8 miles from Barstow BOC Score 48.4
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 52%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $61,824
Avg net price $45,566/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 80%
  • Programs offered: 26

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#6

California State University-Fullerton

Fullerton, CA 83.0 miles from Barstow BOC Score 85.3
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
  • Accredited
Acceptance rate 91%
Graduation rate 70%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $62,951
Avg net price $6,555/yr
Tuition
In‑state$7,470
Out‑of‑state$20,070
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  • Retention rate: 84%
  • Programs offered: 27

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

#7

Platt College-Los Angeles

Alhambra, CA 83.1 miles from Barstow BOC Score 54.3
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
  • Accredited
Graduation rate 63%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $40,669
Avg net price $27,551/yr
Tuition
In‑state$14,922
Out‑of‑state$14,922
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 16

Source:Accreditor: Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and CollegesIPEDSCollege Scorecard

#8

Hope International University

Fullerton, CA 83.3 miles from Barstow BOC Score 32.3
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 46%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $49,697
Avg net price $29,310/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 61%
  • Programs offered: 8

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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

Crime Analysis Wages Near Barstow

Barstow 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)
Detective and Criminal Investigator$127,420Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA$119,756
Forensic Science Technician$82,320Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA$77,368
Statistician$86,430Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA$81,231
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.

Barstow at a Glance

MetricValueSource
Population25,198Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income$51,811Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+11.1%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 crime analysis schools are near Barstow, CA?

Our directory has 23 accredited schools offering crime analysis programs near Barstow. The closest is California State University-San Bernardino in San Bernardino, CA (49.8 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Platt College-Los Angeles (83.0 miles). 7 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying crime analysis roles near Barstow?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying crime analysis-related roles near Barstow are: Detective and Criminal Investigator ($127,420), Police and Sheriff’s Patrol Officer ($101,870), Statistician ($86,430). 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 Apple Valley instead of Barstow?

Apple Valley, CA is 24.8 miles from Barstow and has its own set of local crime analysis programs – see the city’s page. For online programs, distance matters less; for hybrid or in-person formats, comparing both can help.

Is Barstow an affordable place to study crime analysis?

Barstow’s median household income of $51,811 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Barstow 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 Barstow

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

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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