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

Selma, California has 5 accredited schools offering criminal justice programs, with tuition ranging from $1,334 to $11,413 per year for indexed programs. Selma has a population of about 24,586. Median household income is $55,839 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 11.4% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Fresno, CA metro area, the top-earning criminal justice-related role is Attorney at a median $162,680 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).

Closest Criminal Justice Schools to Selma

The 5 accredited institutions below are the closest among the 5 schools in our directory that offer criminal justice programs near Selma. Distances are calculated from Selma city center.

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

Criminal Justice Wages Near Selma

Selma is part of the Fresno, CA metro area (BLS area code 23420). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to California statewide.

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.

Selma at a Glance

Other Selma-Area Cities With Criminal Justice Programs

• Sanger, CA – 9.2 mi away (27,413 pop)
• Reedley, CA – 9.5 mi away (48,897 pop)
• Dinuba, CA – 12.2 mi away (23,961 pop)
• Hanford, CA – 17.3 mi away (90,515 pop)
• Fresno, CA – 17.5 mi away (690,895 pop)

Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited criminal justice schools are near Selma, CA?

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering criminal justice programs near Selma. The closest is Reedley College in Reedley, CA (8.9 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Institute of Technology (19.3 miles). 1 of the highlighted schools is flagged as offering distance education.

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

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying criminal justice-related roles near Selma are: Attorney ($162,680), Police Supervisor ($127,830), Information Security Analyst ($118,420). 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 Sanger instead of Selma?

Sanger, CA is 9.2 miles from Selma 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 Selma an affordable place to study criminal justice?

Selma’s median household income of $55,839 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Selma 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.