Best Online Criminal Justice Programs in Klamath Falls, OR (2026)

Klamath Falls, Oregon has 4 accredited schools offering criminal justice programs, with tuition ranging from $5,184 to $30,723 per year for indexed programs. Klamath Falls has a population of about 21,879. Median household income is $47,268 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 22.3% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In Oregon, the top-earning criminal justice-related role is Judge or Magistrate at a median $166,400 annually (BLS, May 2025).


Closest Criminal Justice Schools to Klamath Falls

The 4 accredited institutions below are the closest among the 4 schools in our directory that offer criminal justice programs near Klamath Falls. Distances are calculated from Klamath Falls 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 Klamath Falls. Advertising never affects these rankings. Read the full methodology.

#1

Klamath Community College

Klamath Falls, OR 4.2 miles from Klamath Falls BOC Score44.1
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#2

Southern Oregon University

Ashland, OR 47.2 miles from Klamath Falls BOC Score45.3
Published tuition$12,093 - $30,723
Online programsYes

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#3

College of the Siskiyous

Weed, CA 64.2 miles from Klamath Falls BOC Score32.3
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#4

Rogue Community College

Grants Pass, OR 83.7 miles from Klamath Falls BOC Score30.4
Published tuition$5,184 - $15,685
Online programsYes

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


Criminal Justice Wages Near Klamath Falls

OccupationMedian Annual Wage (Oregon, statewide)
Attorney$138,210
Judge or Magistrate$166,400
Police Supervisor$122,130
Detective or Criminal Investigator$107,450
Police or Sheriff’s Patrol Officer$88,140
Correctional Officer$83,690
Probation Officer$84,920
Forensic Science Technician$80,950
Paralegal or Legal Assistant$61,490
Information Security AnalystN/A

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.


Klamath Falls at a Glance

MetricValueSource
Population21,879Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income$47,268Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+22.3%Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited criminal justice schools are near Klamath Falls, OR?

Our directory has 4 accredited schools offering criminal justice programs near Klamath Falls. The closest is Klamath Community College in Klamath Falls, OR (4.2 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Rogue Community College (83.7 miles). 4 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

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

Based on BLS May 2025 state wage data, the top-paying criminal justice-related roles in Oregon are: Judge or Magistrate ($166,400), Attorney ($138,210), Police Supervisor ($122,130). Wages for Klamath Falls workers will track these statewide medians, adjusted for local cost of living.

Should I look at programs in Ashland instead of Klamath Falls?

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.

Is Klamath Falls an affordable place to study criminal justice?

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.

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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Other Programs Available in Klamath Falls

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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.