Best Crime Analysis Schools Near Pleasanton, CA (2026)

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

Pleasanton, California has 7 accredited schools offering crime analysis programs, with tuition ranging from $1,272 to $21,224 per year for indexed programs. Pleasanton has a population of about 77,500. Median household income is $186,206 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 68.7% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In California, the top-earning crime analysis-related role is Statistician at a median $135,960 annually (BLS, May 2025).

Closest Crime Analysis Schools to Pleasanton

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

#1

California State University-East Bay

Hayward, CA 9.6 miles from Pleasanton BOC Score 79.2
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
  • Accredited
Acceptance rate 97%
Graduation rate 47%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $71,401
Avg net price $9,320/yr
Tuition
In‑state$7,583
Out‑of‑state$20,183
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 77%
  • Programs offered: 24

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

#2

San Jose State University

San Jose, CA 22.9 miles from Pleasanton BOC Score 86.3
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 78%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $78,988
Avg net price $13,760/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 87%
  • Programs offered: 40

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#3

Skyline College

San Bruno, CA 32.1 miles from Pleasanton BOC Score 70.7
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 27%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $55,702
Avg net price $1,738/yr
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 42

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#4

San Francisco State University

San Francisco, CA 32.9 miles from Pleasanton BOC Score 78.9
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 67%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $68,077
Avg net price $12,278/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 83%
  • Programs offered: 36

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#5

California State University-Stanislaus

Turlock, CA 56.8 miles from Pleasanton BOC Score 80.6
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 70%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $63,188
Avg net price $6,067/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 81%
  • Programs offered: 20

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#6

Sonoma State University

Rohnert Park, CA 63.5 miles from Pleasanton BOC Score 76.2
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 69%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $65,986
Avg net price $12,885/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 77%
  • Programs offered: 12

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#7

California State University-Sacramento

Sacramento, CA 67.0 miles from Pleasanton BOC Score 81.7
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
  • Accredited
Acceptance rate 94%
Graduation rate 56%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $64,876
Avg net price $9,338/yr
Tuition
In‑state$8,018
Out‑of‑state$20,618
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 81%
  • Programs offered: 30

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

#8

California State University-Chico

Chico, CA 142.6 miles from Pleasanton BOC Score 79.3
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
  • Accredited
Acceptance rate 93%
Graduation rate 63%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $64,172
Avg net price $14,480/yr
Tuition
In‑state$8,472
Out‑of‑state$21,072
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 83%
  • Programs offered: 30

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

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

Crime Analysis Wages Near Pleasanton

Pleasanton is part of the San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA metro area (BLS area code 41860). 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$126,700San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA$109,602
Forensic Science Technician$109,930San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA$95,095
Statistician$135,960CA statewide$117,612
Police and Sheriff’s Patrol Officer$132,000San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA$114,187

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.

Pleasanton at a Glance

MetricValueSource
Population77,500Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income$186,206Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+68.7%Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Regional Price Parity (US=100)115.6 (above U.S. average)BEA RPP 2024

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited crime analysis schools are near Pleasanton, CA?

Our directory has 7 accredited schools offering crime analysis programs near Pleasanton. The closest is California State University-East Bay in Hayward, CA (9.5 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is California State University-Sacramento (66.5 miles). 7 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

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

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying crime analysis-related roles near Pleasanton are: Statistician ($135,960), Police and Sheriff’s Patrol Officer ($132,000), Detective and Criminal Investigator ($126,700). 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 Dublin instead of Pleasanton?

Dublin, CA is 3.6 miles from Pleasanton 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 Pleasanton an affordable place to study crime analysis?

Pleasanton’s median household income of $186,206 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Pleasanton 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 Pleasanton

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

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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