Best Child Development Schools Near Galt, CA (2026)

Updated September 5, 2026 BLS data College Scorecard On this page

Galt, California has 4 accredited schools offering child development programs, with tuition ranging from $7,583 to $50,974 per year for indexed programs. Galt has a population of about 25,665. Median household income is $86,327 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 21.1% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA metro area, the top-earning child development-related role is Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education at a median $106,000 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).

Closest Child Development Schools to Galt

The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer child development programs near Galt, ranked by BOC Score and straight-line distance from Galt 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:

  • 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 Galt. Advertising never affects these rankings. Read the full methodology.

Ranked by BOC Score — U.S. Dept. of Education outcome data. Advertising never affects rankings.

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#1

University of California-Davis

Davis, CA 30.6 miles from Galt
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
  • Accredited
90.0 BOC Score
Acceptance rate 42%
Graduation rate 85%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $80,838
Avg net price $14,741/yr
Tuition
In‑state$16,774
Out‑of‑state$50,974
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 93%
  • Programs offered: 153

Source:Accreditor: Western Association of Schools and Colleges Senior Colleges and University CommissionIPEDSCollege Scorecard

#2

California State University-East Bay

Hayward, CA 58.7 miles from Galt
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
  • Accredited
79.2 BOC Score
Acceptance rate 97%
Graduation rate 47%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $71,401
Avg net price $9,320/yr
Tuition
In‑state$7,583
Out‑of‑state$20,183
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 77%
  • Programs offered: 59

Source:Accreditor: Western Association of Schools and Colleges Senior Colleges and University CommissionIPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#3

Santa Clara University

Santa Clara, CA 72.3 miles from Galt
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
77.5 BOC Score
Graduation rate 90%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $109,183
Avg net price $50,062/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 94%
  • Programs offered: 65

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#4

Sonoma State University

Rohnert Park, CA 74.7 miles from Galt
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
76.2 BOC Score
Graduation rate 69%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $65,986
Avg net price $12,885/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 77%
  • Programs offered: 50

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#5

California State University-Monterey Bay

Seaside, CA 114.8 miles from Galt
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
  • Accredited
75.7 BOC Score
Acceptance rate 97%
Graduation rate 61%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $59,247
Avg net price $13,663/yr
Tuition
In‑state$7,779
Out‑of‑state$20,379
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 80%
  • Programs offered: 33

Source:Accreditor: Western Association of Schools and Colleges Senior Colleges and University CommissionIPEDSCollege Scorecard

#6

California State University-Fresno

Fresno, CA 132.0 miles from Galt
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
  • Accredited
78.5 BOC Score
Acceptance rate 95%
Graduation rate 56%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $61,244
Avg net price $7,000/yr
Tuition
In‑state$7,350
Out‑of‑state$19,950
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 80%
  • Programs offered: 96

Source:Accreditor: Western Association of Schools and Colleges Senior Colleges and University CommissionIPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#7

Fresno Pacific University

Fresno, CA 136.8 miles from Galt
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
68.6 BOC Score
Graduation rate 65%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $58,896
Avg net price $13,630/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 75%
  • Programs offered: 52

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#8

Shasta College

Redding, CA 171.7 miles from Galt
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
60.4 BOC Score
Graduation rate 24%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $39,269
Avg net price $2,878/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 100%
  • Programs offered: 68

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all California schools on the California child development page.

Child Development Wages Near Galt

Galt is part of the Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA metro area (BLS area code 40900). 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)
Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education $44,250 Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA $41,471
Education and Childcare Administrators, Preschool and Daycare $67,030 Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA $62,821
Child, Family, and School Social Workers $63,270 Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA $59,297
Childcare Workers $38,390 Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA $35,979
Special Education Teachers, Preschool $72,390 Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA $67,844
Social and Human Service Assistants $53,810 Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA $50,431
Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education $106,000 Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA $99,344
Community and Social Service Specialists, All Other $62,390 Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA $58,472

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.

Galt at a Glance

Metric Value Source
Population 25,665 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income $86,327 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ 21.1% Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Regional Price Parity (US=100) 106.7 (above U.S. average) BEA RPP 2024

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited child development schools are near Galt, CA?

Our directory has 4 accredited schools offering child development programs near Galt. The closest is University of California-Davis in Davis, CA (30.6 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Sonoma State University (74.7 miles). 4 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying child development roles near Galt?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying child development-related roles near Galt are: Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education ($106,000), Special Education Teachers, Preschool ($72,390), Education and Childcare Administrators, Preschool and Daycare ($67,030). 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 Lodi instead of Galt?

Lodi, CA is 10.1 miles from Galt and has its own set of local child development programs – see the city’s page. For online programs, distance matters less; for hybrid or in-person formats, comparing both can help.

Is Galt an affordable place to study child development?

Galt’s median household income of $86,327 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Galt 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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Other Programs Available in Galt

Compare every accredited online degree program with city-level data for Galt:

Data verified: September 5, 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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