Klamath Falls, Oregon has a population of about 21,879. The city’s median household income is $47,268 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 22.3% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. There are 4 accredited criminal justice programs within 100 miles of Klamath Falls, with tuition ranging from $5,184 to $30,723 per year. In Oregon, the top-earning criminal justice-related role is Judge or Magistrate at a median $174,100 annually (BLS, May 2024).
The five accredited institutions below are the closest options indexed in our directory that offer criminal justice programs. Distances are calculated from Klamath Falls city center.
| School | City | Distance | Tuition | Online |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Klamath Community College | Klamath Falls, OR | 4.2 mi | Contact school for pricing | – |
| Southern Oregon University | Ashland, OR | 47.2 mi | $12,093 - $30,723 | – |
| College of the Siskiyous | Weed, CA | 64.2 mi | Contact school for pricing | – |
| Rogue Community College | Grants Pass, OR | 83.7 mi | $5,184 - $15,685 | – |
Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all Oregon schools on the Oregon criminal justice page.
| Occupation | Median Annual Wage (Oregon, statewide) |
|---|---|
| Attorney | $141,520 |
| Judge or Magistrate | $174,100 |
| Police Supervisor | $123,500 |
| Detective or Criminal Investigator | $107,450 |
| Police or Sheriff’s Patrol Officer | $88,140 |
| Correctional Officer | $83,120 |
| Probation Officer | $82,970 |
| Forensic Science Technician | $78,100 |
| Paralegal or Legal Assistant | $63,970 |
| Information Security Analyst | $119,000 |
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.
| Metric | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 21,879 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003) |
| Median household income | $47,268 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013) |
| Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ | 22.3% | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003) |
Our directory lists 4 criminal justice programs within 100 miles of Klamath Falls. The closest is Klamath Community College in Klamath Falls, OR (4.2 miles), and the farthest in our top picks is Rogue Community College (83.7 miles). 0 of these programs are offered fully online.
Based on BLS May 2024 state wage data, the top-paying criminal justice-related roles in Oregon are: Judge or Magistrate ($174,100), Attorney ($141,520), Police Supervisor ($123,500). Wages for Klamath Falls workers will track these statewide medians, adjusted for local cost of living.
Ashland, OR is 47.3 miles from Klamath Falls 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.
Klamath Falls’s median household income of $47,268 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Klamath Falls while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and Oregon public universities often offer reduced in-state online tuition.
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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