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

Ukiah, California has 5 accredited schools offering criminal justice programs, with tuition ranging from $8,064 to $25,590 per year for indexed programs. Ukiah has a population of about 16,419. Median household income is $67,122 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 22.9% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In California, the top-earning criminal justice-related role is Attorney at a median $195,080 annually (BLS, May 2025).


Closest Criminal Justice Schools to Ukiah

The 5 accredited institutions below are the closest among the 5 schools in our directory that offer criminal justice programs near Ukiah. Distances are calculated from Ukiah 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 Ukiah. Advertising never affects these rankings. Read the full methodology.

#1

Mendocino College

Ukiah, CA 3.2 miles from Ukiah BOC Score28.3
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#2

Santa Rosa Junior College

Santa Rosa, CA 54.5 miles from Ukiah BOC Score60.0
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#3

Sonoma State University

Rohnert Park, CA 62.8 miles from Ukiah BOC Score76.2
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#4

Napa Valley College

Napa, CA 78.5 miles from Ukiah BOC Score56.1
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#5

California State University-Chico

Chico, CA 83.1 miles from Ukiah BOC Score79.3
Published tuition$8,064 - $25,590
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Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all California schools on the California criminal justice page.


Criminal Justice Wages Near Ukiah

OccupationMedian Annual Wage (California, statewide)
Attorney$195,080
Judge or MagistrateN/A
Police Supervisor$163,960
Detective or Criminal Investigator$124,840
Police or Sheriff’s Patrol Officer$118,880
Correctional Officer$96,370
Probation Officer$103,640
Forensic Science Technician$102,100
Paralegal or Legal Assistant$77,390
Information Security Analyst$138,570

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.


Ukiah at a Glance

MetricValueSource
Population16,419Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income$67,122Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+22.9%Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)

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Frequently Asked Questions

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

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering criminal justice programs near Ukiah. The closest is Mendocino College in Ukiah, CA (3.2 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is California State University-Chico (83.1 miles). 4 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

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

Based on BLS May 2025 state wage data, the top-paying criminal justice-related roles in California are: Attorney ($195,080), Police Supervisor ($163,960), Information Security Analyst ($138,570). Wages for Ukiah workers will track these statewide medians, adjusted for local cost of living.

Should I look at programs in Windsor instead of Ukiah?

Windsor, CA is 47.0 miles from Ukiah 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 Ukiah an affordable place to study criminal justice?

Ukiah’s median household income of $67,122 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Ukiah 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.