Cybercrime & Digital Forensics Schools Near Eureka, CA (2026)

Eureka, California has 1 accredited school offering cybercrime programs, with tuition ranging from $1,198 to $8,854 per year for indexed programs. Eureka has a population of about 25,412. In California, the top-earning cybercrime-related role is Information Security Analyst at a median $138,570 annually (BLS, May 2025).


Closest Cybercrime Schools to Eureka

The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer cybercrime 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

College of the Redwoods

Eureka, CA 0.9 miles from Eureka BOC Score 42.3
  • 2 year
  • Campus + Online
  • Accredited
Graduation rate 30%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $36,243
Avg net price $6,904/yr
Tuition
In‑state$1,198
Out‑of‑state$8,854
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 50

Source:Accreditor: Western Association of Schools and Colleges Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior CollegesIPEDSCollege Scorecard

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


Cybercrime Wages Near Eureka

OccupationMedian Annual Wage (California, statewide)
Information Security Analyst$138,570
Detective and Criminal Investigator$124,840
Computer Systems Analyst$127,720

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 cybercrime schools are near Eureka, CA?

Our directory has 1 accredited schools offering cybercrime programs near Eureka. The closest is College of the Redwoods in Eureka, CA (7.1 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is College of the Redwoods (7.1 miles). 1 of the highlighted schools is flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying cybercrime roles in California?

Based on BLS May 2025 state wage data, the top-paying cybercrime-related roles in California are: Information Security Analyst ($138,570), Computer Systems Analyst ($127,720), Detective and Criminal Investigator ($124,840). 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 cybercrime 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

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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.