Best Online Criminal Justice Programs in Grass Valley, CA (2026)

Grass Valley, California has a population of about 14,126. The city’s median household income is $48,850 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 32.0% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. There are 5 accredited criminal justice programs within 100 miles of Grass Valley, with tuition ranging from $1,128 to $12,200 per year. In California, the top-earning criminal justice-related role is Attorney at a median $197,790 annually (BLS, May 2024).

Closest Criminal Justice Schools to Grass Valley

The five accredited institutions below are the closest options indexed in our directory that offer criminal justice programs. Distances are calculated from Grass Valley city center.

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

Criminal Justice Wages Near Grass Valley

Source: BLS, May 2024 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.

Grass Valley at a Glance

Other Grass Valley-Area Cities With Criminal Justice Programs

• Lincoln, CA – 27.3 mi away (47,030 pop)
• Rocklin, CA – 30.6 mi away (62,787 pop)
• Yuba City, CA – 31.8 mi away (120,159 pop)
• Oroville, CA – 33.3 mi away (45,445 pop)
• Roseville, CA – 34.5 mi away (132,671 pop)

Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited criminal justice programs are near Grass Valley, CA?

Our directory lists 5 criminal justice programs within 100 miles of Grass Valley. The closest is Yuba College in Marysville, CA (29.2 miles), and the farthest in our top picks is American River College (42.8 miles). 0 of these programs are offered fully online.

What are the highest-paying criminal justice roles in California?

Based on BLS May 2024 state wage data, the top-paying criminal justice-related roles in California are: Attorney ($197,790), Police Supervisor ($162,740), Information Security Analyst ($140,660). Wages for Grass Valley workers will track these statewide medians, adjusted for local cost of living.

Should I look at programs in Lincoln instead of Grass Valley?

Lincoln, CA is 27.3 miles from Grass Valley 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 Grass Valley an affordable place to study criminal justice?

Grass Valley’s median household income of $48,850 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Grass Valley 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.

Related Resources

• Online Criminal Justice Programs in California
• Main Criminal Justice Degree Guide
• Criminal Justice Programs by State