La Mirada, California has 5 accredited schools offering forensic science programs, with tuition ranging from $1,388 to $21,391 per year for indexed programs. La Mirada has a population of about 46,945. Median household income is $110,177 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 39.7% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA metro area, the top-earning forensic science-related role is Detective and Criminal Investigator at a median $127,890 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).
Closest Forensic Science Schools to La Mirada
The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer forensic science programs near La Mirada, ranked by BOC Score and straight-line distance from La Mirada 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:
BOCSCORE
- 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 La Mirada.
Advertising never affects these rankings. Read the full methodology.
Graduation rate
26%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$44,950
Avg net price
$14,379/yr
TuitionIn‑state$1,388
Out‑of‑state$9,884
Key stats- Retention rate: 100%
- Programs offered: 90
Source:Accreditor: Western Association of Schools and Colleges Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges · IPEDS · College Scorecard
Graduation rate
24%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$38,870
Avg net price
$6,202/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
Source:IPEDS · College Scorecard
Graduation rate
27%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$42,006
Avg net price
$10,852/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
Source:IPEDS · College Scorecard
Acceptance rate
91%
Graduation rate
53%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$59,211
Avg net price
$3,967/yr
TuitionIn‑state$7,160
Out‑of‑state$19,760
Key stats- Retention rate: 72%
- Programs offered: 79
Source:Accreditor: Western Association of Schools and Colleges Senior Colleges and University Commission · IPEDS · College Scorecard
Graduation rate
30%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$41,589
Avg net price
$5,968/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
Source:IPEDS · College Scorecard
Graduation rate
26%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$51,206
Avg net price
$5,169/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
Source:IPEDS · College Scorecard
Graduation rate
62%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$61,504
Avg net price
$26,285/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
Key stats- Retention rate: 74%
- Programs offered: 98
Source:IPEDS · College Scorecard
Graduation rate
34%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$41,091
Avg net price
$8,377/yr
TuitionIn‑state$1,428
Out‑of‑state$12,498
Source:Accreditor: Western Association of Schools and Colleges Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges · IPEDS · College Scorecard
Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all California schools on the California forensic science page.
Forensic Science Wages Near La Mirada
La Mirada is part of the Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA metro area (BLS area code 31080). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to California statewide.
| Occupation | Median Wage | Source | COL-Adjusted (US=100) |
|---|
| Forensic Science Technician | $104,410 | Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA | $91,910 |
| Detective and Criminal Investigator | $127,890 | Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA | $112,579 |
| Police and Sheriff’s Patrol Officer | $121,980 | Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA | $107,377 |
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.
La Mirada at a Glance
| Metric | Value | Source |
|---|
| Population | 46,945 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003) |
| Median household income | $110,177 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013) |
| Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ | 39.7% | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003) |
| Regional Price Parity (US=100) | 113.6 (above U.S. average) | BEA RPP 2024 |
Other La Mirada-Area Cities With Forensic Science Programs
- Buena Park, CA – 3.1 mi away (83,156 pop)
- La Habra, CA – 3.8 mi away (61,664 pop)
- Cerritos, CA – 4.2 mi away (50,555 pop)
- Norwalk, CA – 4.2 mi away (106,178 pop)
- Whittier, CA – 4.5 mi away (86,883 pop)
Frequently Asked Questions
How many accredited forensic science schools are near La Mirada, CA?
Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering forensic science programs near La Mirada. The closest is Rio Hondo College in Whittier, CA (8.2 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is El Camino Community College District (18.4 miles). 2 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.
What are the highest-paying forensic science roles near La Mirada?
Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying forensic science-related roles near La Mirada are: Detective and Criminal Investigator ($127,890), Police and Sheriff’s Patrol Officer ($121,980), Forensic Science Technician ($104,410). These reflect MSA-level medians where published, with California statewide fallback for occupations not reported at the metro level.
Should I look at programs in Buena Park instead of La Mirada?
Buena Park, CA is 3.1 miles from La Mirada and has its own set of local forensic science programs – see the city’s page. For online programs, distance matters less; for hybrid or in-person formats, comparing both can help.
Is La Mirada an affordable place to study forensic science?
La Mirada’s median household income of $110,177 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in La Mirada 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: August 31, 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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