Folsom Lake College
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Best Online Criminal Justice Programs in Folsom, CA (2026)
Folsom, California has 5 accredited schools offering criminal justice programs. Folsom has a population of about 82,140. Median household income is $139,263 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 54.7% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA metro area, the top-earning criminal justice-related role is Attorney at a median $178,540 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).
Closest Criminal Justice Schools to Folsom
The 5 accredited institutions below are the closest among the 5 schools in our directory that offer criminal justice programs near Folsom. Distances are calculated from Folsom city center.
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 Folsom. Advertising never affects these rankings. Read the full methodology.
Sierra College
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American River College
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William Jessup University
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Carrington College-Sacramento
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Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all California schools on the California criminal justice page.
Criminal Justice Wages Near Folsom
Folsom is part of the Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA metro area (BLS area code 40900). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to California statewide.
| Occupation | Median Wage | Source | COL-Adjusted (US=100) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Attorney | $178,540 | Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA | $167,329 |
| Judge or Magistrate | N/A | CA statewide | – |
| Police Supervisor | $163,810 | Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA | $153,524 |
| Detective or Criminal Investigator | $109,500 | Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA | $102,624 |
| Police or Sheriff’s Patrol Officer | $111,460 | Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA | $104,461 |
| Correctional Officer | $89,730 | Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA | $84,096 |
| Probation Officer | $100,690 | Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA | $94,367 |
| Forensic Science Technician | $101,780 | Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA | $95,389 |
| Paralegal or Legal Assistant | $78,550 | Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA | $73,618 |
| Information Security Analyst | $133,570 | Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA | $125,183 |
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.
Folsom at a Glance
| Metric | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 82,140 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003) |
| Median household income | $139,263 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013) |
| Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ | 54.7% | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003) |
| Regional Price Parity (US=100) | 106.7 (above U.S. average) | BEA RPP 2024 |
Other Folsom-Area Cities With Criminal Justice Programs
- Citrus Heights, CA – 7.7 mi away (87,432 pop)
- Rancho Cordova, CA – 9.0 mi away (72,326 pop)
- Rocklin, CA – 10.7 mi away (62,787 pop)
- Roseville, CA – 11.1 mi away (132,671 pop)
- Lincoln, CA – 15.9 mi away (47,030 pop)
Frequently Asked Questions
How many accredited criminal justice schools are near Folsom, CA?
Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering criminal justice programs near Folsom. The closest is Folsom Lake College in Folsom, CA (1.3 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Carrington College-Sacramento (14.7 miles). 4 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.
What are the highest-paying criminal justice roles near Folsom?
Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying criminal justice-related roles near Folsom are: Attorney ($178,540), Police Supervisor ($163,810), Information Security Analyst ($133,570). 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 Citrus Heights instead of Folsom?
Citrus Heights, CA is 7.7 miles from Folsom and has its own set of local criminal justice programs – see the city’s page. For online programs, distance matters less; for hybrid or in-person formats, comparing both can help.
Is Folsom an affordable place to study criminal justice?
Folsom’s median household income of $139,263 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Folsom 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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Data verified: June 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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