Best Criminology Schools Near Eureka, CA (2026)

Updated August 11, 2026 BLS data College Scorecard On this page

Eureka, California has 1 accredited school offering criminology programs, with tuition ranging from $8,250 to $20,850 per year for indexed programs. Eureka has a population of about 25,412. In California, the top-earning criminology-related role is Sociologist at a median $125,770 annually (BLS, May 2025).

Closest Criminology Schools to Eureka

The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer criminology programs near Eureka, ranked by BOC Score and straight-line distance from Eureka city center. The list is rebuilt from federal IPEDS data on every site update.

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 Eureka. Advertising never affects these rankings. Read the full methodology.

#1

California State University-Chico

Chico, CA 142.2 miles from Eureka BOC Score 79.3
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
  • Accredited
Acceptance rate 93%
Graduation rate 63%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $64,172
Avg net price $14,480/yr
Tuition
In‑state$8,472
Out‑of‑state$21,072
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 83%
  • Programs offered: 30

Source:Accreditor: Western Association of Schools and Colleges Senior Colleges and University CommissionIPEDSCollege Scorecard

#2

Sonoma State University

Rohnert Park, CA 187.2 miles from Eureka BOC Score 76.2
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 69%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $65,986
Avg net price $12,885/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 77%
  • Programs offered: 12

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#3

California State University-Sacramento

Sacramento, CA 211.6 miles from Eureka BOC Score 81.7
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
  • Accredited
Acceptance rate 94%
Graduation rate 56%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $64,876
Avg net price $9,338/yr
Tuition
In‑state$8,018
Out‑of‑state$20,618
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 81%
  • Programs offered: 30

Source:Accreditor: Western Association of Schools and Colleges Senior Colleges and University CommissionIPEDSCollege Scorecard

#4

San Francisco State University

San Francisco, CA 230.6 miles from Eureka BOC Score 78.9
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 67%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $68,077
Avg net price $12,278/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 83%
  • Programs offered: 36

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#5

Skyline College

San Bruno, CA 236.7 miles from Eureka BOC Score 70.7
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 27%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $55,702
Avg net price $1,738/yr
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 42

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#6

California State University-East Bay

Hayward, CA 244.4 miles from Eureka BOC Score 79.2
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
  • Accredited
Acceptance rate 97%
Graduation rate 47%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $71,401
Avg net price $9,320/yr
Tuition
In‑state$7,583
Out‑of‑state$20,183
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 77%
  • Programs offered: 24

Source:Accreditor: Western Association of Schools and Colleges Senior Colleges and University CommissionIPEDSCollege Scorecard

#7

San Jose State University

San Jose, CA 268.5 miles from Eureka BOC Score 86.3
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 78%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $78,988
Avg net price $13,760/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 87%
  • Programs offered: 40

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#8

California State University-Stanislaus

Turlock, CA 287.0 miles from Eureka BOC Score 80.6
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 70%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $63,188
Avg net price $6,067/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 81%
  • Programs offered: 20

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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

Criminology Wages Near Eureka

OccupationMedian Annual Wage (California, statewide)
Sociologist$125,770
Detective and Criminal Investigator$124,840
Probation Officer and Correctional Treatment Specialist$103,640
Police and Sheriff’s Patrol Officer$118,880

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.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited criminology schools are near Eureka, CA?

Our directory has 1 accredited schools offering criminology programs near Eureka. The closest is California State Polytechnic University-Humboldt in Arcata, CA (6.8 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is California State Polytechnic University-Humboldt (6.8 miles). 1 of the highlighted schools is flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying criminology roles in California?

Based on BLS May 2025 state wage data, the top-paying criminology-related roles in California are: Sociologist ($125,770), Detective and Criminal Investigator ($124,840), Police and Sheriff’s Patrol Officer ($118,880). Wages for Eureka workers will track these statewide medians, adjusted for local cost of living.

Should I look at programs in Redding instead of Eureka?

Redding, CA is 95.1 miles from Eureka and has its own set of local criminology programs – see the city’s page. For online programs, distance matters less; for hybrid or in-person formats, comparing both can help.

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 Eureka

Compare every accredited online degree program with city-level data for Eureka:

Data verified: August 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.

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