Ukiah, California is home to about 16,419 residents. Median household income is $67,122 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 22.9% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In California, the top-earning behavioral health science-related role is Social and Community Service Manager at a median $83,210 annually (BLS, May 2025).
Closest Behavioral Health Science Schools to Ukiah
The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer behavioral health science programs near Ukiah, ranked by BOC Score and straight-line distance from Ukiah 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 Ukiah.
Advertising never affects these rankings. Read the full methodology.
Graduation rate
67%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$68,077
Avg net price
$12,278/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
Key stats- Retention rate: 83%
- Programs offered: 102
Source:IPEDS · College Scorecard
Graduation rate
24%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$39,269
Avg net price
$2,878/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
Key stats- Retention rate: 100%
- Programs offered: 68
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: 118
Source:IPEDS · College Scorecard
Graduation rate
93%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$92,498
Avg net price
$32,740/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
Key stats- Retention rate: 96%
- Programs offered: 267
Source:IPEDS · College Scorecard
Acceptance rate
93%
Graduation rate
45%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$57,162
Avg net price
$8,615/yr
TuitionIn‑state$7,449
Out‑of‑state$20,049
Key stats- Retention rate: 69%
- Programs offered: 63
Source:Accreditor: Western Association of Schools and Colleges Senior Colleges and University Commission · IPEDS · College Scorecard
Acceptance rate
96%
Graduation rate
48%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$43,299
Avg net price
$20,898/yr
TuitionIn‑state$22,118
Out‑of‑state$22,118
Key stats- Retention rate: 65%
- Programs offered: 9
Source:Accreditor: Western Association of Schools and Colleges Senior Colleges and University Commission · IPEDS · College Scorecard
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
Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all California schools on the California behavioral health science page.
Behavioral Health Science Wages Near Ukiah
| Occupation | Median Annual Wage (California, statewide) |
|---|
| Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselor | $59,250 |
| Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Worker | $79,000 |
| Social and Community Service Manager | $83,210 |
| Social and Human Service Assistant | $51,090 |
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.
Ukiah at a Glance
| Metric | Value | Source |
|---|
| Population | 16,419 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003) |
| Median household income | $67,122 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013) |
| Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ | 22.9% | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003) |
Other Ukiah-Area Cities With Behavioral Health Science Programs
- Windsor, CA – 47.0 mi away (27,555 pop)
- Santa Rosa, CA – 55.4 mi away (321,699 pop)
- Rohnert Park, CA – 61.7 mi away (42,622 pop)
- Petaluma, CA – 69.9 mi away (66,940 pop)
- Sonoma, CA – 71.6 mi away (33,923 pop)
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the highest-paying behavioral health science roles in California?
Based on BLS May 2025 state wage data, the top-paying behavioral health science-related roles in California are: Social and Community Service Manager ($83,210), Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Worker ($79,000), Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselor ($59,250). Wages for Ukiah workers will track these statewide medians, adjusted for local cost of living.
Should I look at programs in Windsor instead of Ukiah?
Windsor, CA is 47.0 miles from Ukiah and has its own set of local behavioral health science programs – see the city’s page. For online programs, distance matters less; for hybrid or in-person formats, comparing both can help.
Is Ukiah an affordable place to study behavioral health science?
Ukiah’s median household income of $67,122 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Ukiah 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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