
Fast Facts for Police And Sheriffs Patrol Officers in California
Salaries for Police And Sheriffs Patrol Officers in California
Schools for Police And Sheriffs Patrol Officers in California are listed below.
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University of Phoenix
Bakersfield, Beale AFB, Chula Vista, Concord, Costa Mesa, Culver City, Diamond Bar, Elk Grove, Fremont, Fresno, Gardena, Imperial, LaMirada, Laguna Hills, Lancaster, Lathrop, Modesto, Murrieta, Oakland, Ontario, Palm Desert, Pasadena, Pleasanton, Rancho Cordova, Roseville, Sacramento, San Bernardino, San Diego, San Francisco, San Jose, Suisun City, Visalia, Woodland Hills
Founded in 1976, University of Phoenix is dedicated to meeting the needs of working students. Now the largest private university in North America, we offer conveniently located campuses and learning centers as well as a flexible online learning format.

Platt College
Los Angeles, Ontario
Offers undergraduate degree and certificate programs in a wide variety of fields. Located on four California campuses and also in Oklahoma, Colorado, and Texas

UEI College
San Marcos
In as little as 8 months, UEI College can give you the real world medical, business, and technology skills you need to start a rewarding career.
| School | Locations | Degrees | |
|---|---|---|---|
| DeVry University Online | Online | Bachelor | |
| University of Phoenix Online | Online | Bachelor, Master | |
| AIU Online | Online | Associate, Bachelor | |
| Keiser University eCampus Online | Online | Associate, Bachelor, Master | |
| Grand Canyon University | Online | Master | |
| South University | Online | Bachelor, Master | |
| Kaplan University Online | Online | Bachelor, Certificate, Master | |
| Colorado Technical University Online | Online | Master | |
| Everest University Online | Online | Associate, Bachelor, Master | |
| Ashworth College | Online | Associate | |
| Central Pennsylvania College | Online | Bachelor | |
| Brookline College | Online | Associate | |
| Ivy Bridge College of Tiffin University Online | Online | Associate | |
| ITT Technical Institute | Online | Associate, Bachelor |
The map below shows job statistics for the career type by metro area, for California. A table below the map shows job popularity and salaries across the state.
Listed below are metro areas ranked by the popularity of jobs for Police and Sheriffs Patrol Officers relative to the population of the city, as of 2008. Salary data was obtained from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
A Relative Popularity of 1.0 means that the city has an average number of the particular job, for its population, compared to the rest of the US. Higher numbers mean proportionally more jobs of that type.| Metro Area | Jobs | Salary (2008) | Relative Popularity |
|---|---|---|---|
CALIFORNIA | |||
| Merced | 590 | $68,440 | 2.6 |
| Yuba City | 340 | $60,520 | 2.3 |
| Vallejo | 910 | $76,090 | 1.8 |
| San Luis Obispo | 560 | $74,860 | 1.3 |
| El Centro | 270 | $64,190 | 1.3 |
| Madera | 180 | $59,200 | 1.3 |
| Sacramento | 5,080 | $66,050 | 1.3 |
| Salinas | 770 | $71,400 | 1.2 |
| Chico | 300 | $67,430 | 1.1 |
| Santa Cruz | 350 | $77,080 | 1 |
| Visalia | 540 | $55,610 | 0.9 |
| Modesto | 660 | $59,090 | 0.9 |
| Fresno | 1,290 | $67,350 | 0.9 |
| Santa Rosa | 680 | $77,430 | 0.9 |
| Riverside | 4,750 | $72,450 | 0.8 |
| Oakland | 3,650 | $84,610 | 0.8 |
| Napa | 160 | $73,060 | 0.6 |
| San Diego | 3,630 | $73,140 | 0.6 |
| San Jose | 2,330 | $90,050 | 0.6 |
| Santa Ana | 3,590 | $76,840 | 0.5 |
| Bakersfield | 470 | $65,250 | 0.4 |
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