Best Online Criminal Justice Programs in Hesperia, CA (2026)

Hesperia, California has a population of about 100,141. The city’s median household income is $68,971 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 12.3% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. There are 5 accredited criminal justice programs within 100 miles of Hesperia, with tuition ranging from $7,675 to $19,555 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 Hesperia

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

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

Criminal Justice Wages Near Hesperia

Hesperia 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.

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.

Hesperia at a Glance

Other Hesperia-Area Cities With Criminal Justice Programs

• Victorville, CA – 9.3 mi away (346,449 pop)
• Apple Valley, CA – 11.1 mi away (72,553 pop)
• Adelanto, CA – 14.9 mi away (33,391 pop)
• San Bernardino, CA – 17.7 mi away (216,239 pop)
• Rialto, CA – 20.1 mi away (103,314 pop)

Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited criminal justice programs are near Hesperia, CA?

Our directory lists 5 criminal justice programs within 100 miles of Hesperia. The closest is Victor Valley College in Victorville, CA (6.0 miles), and the farthest in our top picks is Loma Linda University (24.1 miles). 0 of these programs are offered fully online.

What are the highest-paying criminal justice roles near Hesperia?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2024 wage data, the top-paying criminal justice-related roles near Hesperia are: Attorney ($197,790), Police Supervisor ($159,820), Detective or Criminal Investigator ($126,380). 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 Victorville instead of Hesperia?

Victorville, CA is 9.3 miles from Hesperia 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 Hesperia an affordable place to study criminal justice?

Hesperia’s median household income of $68,971 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Hesperia 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