Criminal justice programs in San Ramon, CA
10 schools within 30 miles of San Ramon, CA offer police academy & criminal justice programs, and the closest is Las Positas College in Livermore, 8 miles away. Police officers in California earn a median $118,880 a year, according to the BLS.
- Within 30 miles
- 10
- Closest
- 8 mi
- Public colleges
- 10
- Median pay in CA
- $118,880
10 police academy & criminal justice schools within 30 mi of San Ramon, CA
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Las Positas College
Livermore, CA · 8.1 mi · Public
- Police academy & criminal justice
- Welding
- Automotive technician
- +4
Merritt College
Oakland, CA · 13 mi · Public
- Police academy & criminal justice
- Medical assistant
- Practical nursing (LPN/LVN)
- +4
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Diablo Valley College
Pleasant Hill, CA · 16 mi · Public
- Police academy & criminal justice
- Plumbing
- Dental assistant
- +6
Ohlone College
Fremont, CA · 16 mi · Public
- Police academy & criminal justice
- IT support & networking
- Industrial maintenance & mechatronics
- +2
Los Medanos College
Pittsburg, CA · 17 mi · Public
- Police academy & criminal justice
- Welding
- Automotive technician
- +7
Mission College
Santa Clara, CA · 26 mi · Public
- Police academy & criminal justice
- Automotive technician
- Practical nursing (LPN/LVN)
- +4
Contra Costa College
San Pablo, CA · 26 mi · Public
- Police academy & criminal justice
- Automotive technician
- Medical assistant
- +4
College of San Mateo
San Mateo, CA · 27 mi · Public
- Police academy & criminal justice
- Dental assistant
- Cosmetology
- +4
City College of San Francisco
San Francisco, CA · 28 mi · Public
- Police academy & criminal justice
- Electrician
- HVAC technician
- +23
What police officers earn in California
Median pay means half earn more and half earn less. Pay grows with experience, certifications and overtime.
Police officer salary in CaliforniaHow to become a police officer
- Median pay
- $118,880
- $57.15 an hour
- Typical range
- $76,300–$153,190
- 10th to 90th percentile
- Jobs in CA
- 65,940
- Job growth, 2025–35
- +3.5%
- 51,500 openings a year (U.S.)
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, and Employment Projections.
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Frequently asked questions
What are the closest police academy & criminal justice schools to San Ramon?
The closest are Las Positas College (Livermore, 8 mi), Chabot College (Hayward, 13 mi), and Merritt College (Oakland, 13 mi). In total, 10 schools within 30 miles teach police academy & criminal justice.
How much do police academy & criminal justice programs near San Ramon cost?
For the 10 schools nearby that report it, the average yearly net price after aid ranges from $536 to $14,021. Ask each school for the full program cost, including tools, books and exam fees.
How much do police officers make near San Ramon?
Across California, the median pay is $118,880 a year, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. Pay varies by employer, experience and certifications.
How do I choose a police academy & criminal justice school in San Ramon?
Ask each school about accreditation, total cost after financial aid, hands-on lab hours, certification exam prep, class sizes and job placement. Request info from two or three schools so you can compare their answers side by side.