Port Hueneme, California has 9 accredited schools offering forensic science programs, with tuition ranging from $1,144 to $19,760 per year for indexed programs. Port Hueneme has a population of about 21,691. Median household income is $76,655 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 22.7% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura, CA metro area, the top-earning forensic science-related role is Detective and Criminal Investigator at a median $153,570 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).
Closest Forensic Science Schools to Port Hueneme
The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer forensic science programs near Port Hueneme, ranked by BOC Score and straight-line distance from Port Hueneme 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 Port Hueneme.
Advertising never affects these rankings. Read the full methodology.
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: 33
Source:Accreditor: Western Association of Schools and Colleges Senior Colleges and University Commission · IPEDS · College Scorecard
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: 63
Source:Accreditor: Western Association of Schools and Colleges Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges · IPEDS · College Scorecard
Graduation rate
92%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$89,816
TuitionContact school for pricing
Source:IPEDS · College Scorecard
Graduation rate
42%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$67,548
Avg net price
$22,878/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
Key stats- Retention rate: 53%
- Programs offered: 53
Source:IPEDS · College Scorecard
Graduation rate
85%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$76,310
TuitionContact school for pricing
Source:IPEDS · College Scorecard
Graduation rate
78%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$78,988
Avg net price
$13,760/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
Key stats- Retention rate: 87%
- Programs offered: 40
Source:IPEDS · College Scorecard
Acceptance rate
42%
Graduation rate
85%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$80,838
Avg net price
$14,741/yr
TuitionIn‑state$16,774
Out‑of‑state$50,974
Key stats- Retention rate: 93%
- Programs offered: 27
Source:Accreditor: Western Association of Schools and Colleges Senior Colleges and University Commission · IPEDS · College Scorecard
Graduation rate
21%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$38,142
Avg net price
$10,800/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
Key stats- Retention rate: 78%
- Programs offered: 20
Source:IPEDS · College Scorecard
Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all California schools on the California forensic science page.
Forensic Science Wages Near Port Hueneme
Port Hueneme is part of the Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura, CA metro area (BLS area code 37100). 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 | $102,810 | Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura, CA | $93,041 |
| Detective and Criminal Investigator | $153,570 | Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura, CA | $138,977 |
| Police and Sheriff’s Patrol Officer | $119,640 | Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura, CA | $108,271 |
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.
Port Hueneme at a Glance
| Metric | Value | Source |
|---|
| Population | 21,691 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003) |
| Median household income | $76,655 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013) |
| Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ | 22.7% | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003) |
| Regional Price Parity (US=100) | 110.5 (above U.S. average) | BEA RPP 2024 |
Other Port Hueneme-Area Cities With Forensic Science Programs
- Oxnard, CA – 2.7 mi away (385,837 pop)
- Camarillo, CA – 10.7 mi away (74,152 pop)
- Santa Paula, CA – 15.2 mi away (30,770 pop)
- Thousand Oaks, CA – 18.9 mi away (218,548 pop)
- Moorpark, CA – 20.5 mi away (36,481 pop)
Frequently Asked Questions
How many accredited forensic science schools are near Port Hueneme, CA?
Our directory has 9 accredited schools offering forensic science programs near Port Hueneme. The closest is El Camino Community College District in Torrance, CA (53.6 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Norco College (95.0 miles). 4 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.
What are the highest-paying forensic science roles near Port Hueneme?
Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying forensic science-related roles near Port Hueneme are: Detective and Criminal Investigator ($153,570), Police and Sheriff’s Patrol Officer ($119,640), Forensic Science Technician ($102,810). 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 Oxnard instead of Port Hueneme?
Oxnard, CA is 2.7 miles from Port Hueneme 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 Port Hueneme an affordable place to study forensic science?
Port Hueneme’s median household income of $76,655 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Port Hueneme 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 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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