Ukiah, California has a population of about 16,419. The city’s median household income is $67,122 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 22.9% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. Our directory has 16 accredited schools offering business administration programs near Ukiah, with tuition ranging from $8,064 to $25,590 per year for indexed programs. In California, the top-earning business administration-related role is Financial Manager at a median $174,920 annually (BLS, May 2024).
The 10 accredited institutions below are the closest among the 16 schools in our directory that offer business administration programs near Ukiah. Distances are calculated from Ukiah city center.
| School | City | Distance | Tuition | Online |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mendocino College | Ukiah, CA | 3.1 mi | Contact school for pricing | – |
| Santa Rosa Junior College | Santa Rosa, CA | 54.5 mi | Contact school for pricing | – |
| Pacific Union College | Angwin, CA | 57.4 mi | Contact school for pricing | – |
| Sonoma State University | Rohnert Park, CA | 62.7 mi | Contact school for pricing | – |
| Meridian University | Petaluma, CA | 70.3 mi | Contact school for pricing | – |
| Napa Valley College | Napa, CA | 78.6 mi | Contact school for pricing | – |
| California State University-Chico | Chico, CA | 83.3 mi | $8,064 - $25,590 | – |
| Solano Community College | Fairfield, CA | 86.0 mi | Contact school for pricing | – |
| Woodland Community College | Woodland, CA | 86.1 mi | Contact school for pricing | – |
| Dominican University of California | San Rafael, CA | 88.9 mi | Contact school for pricing | – |
Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all California schools on the California business administration page.
| Occupation | Median Annual Wage (California, statewide) |
|---|---|
| General and Operations Manager | $125,240 |
| Administrative Services Manager | $107,410 |
| Financial Manager | $174,920 |
| Human Resources Manager | $169,140 |
| Management Analyst | $102,110 |
| Project Management Specialist | $111,300 |
| Accountant or Auditor | $96,360 |
| Training and Development Specialist | $72,930 |
| Office and Administrative Support Supervisor | $75,090 |
Source: BLS, May 2024 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.
| 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) |
| Business Administration-related employment in Mendocino County | 501 workers, 114 establishments | BLS QCEW 2024 annual |
Our directory has 16 accredited schools offering business administration programs near Ukiah. The closest is Mendocino College in Ukiah, CA (3.1 miles), and the farthest in our top picks is Dominican University of California (88.9 miles). 0 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.
Based on BLS May 2024 state wage data, the top-paying business administration-related roles in California are: Financial Manager ($174,920), Human Resources Manager ($169,140), General and Operations Manager ($125,240). Wages for Ukiah workers will track these statewide medians, adjusted for local cost of living.
Windsor, CA is 47.0 miles from Ukiah and has its own set of local business administration programs – see the city’s page. For online programs, distance matters less; for hybrid or in-person formats, comparing both can help.
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.
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Data verified: May 5, 2026. Salary, employment, and tuition figures on this page are sourced from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (OEWS May 2024; 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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