Best Computer Engineering Schools Near Ukiah, CA (2026)

Updated August 11, 2026 BLS data College Scorecard On this page

Ukiah, California has 3 accredited schools offering computer engineering programs, with tuition ranging from $8,472 to $50,974 per year for indexed programs. Ukiah has a population of about 16,419. 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 computer engineering-related role is Computer Hardware Engineer at a median $185,180 annually (BLS, May 2025).

Closest Computer Engineering Schools to Ukiah

The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer computer engineering 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:

  • 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.

#1

California State University-Long Beach

Long Beach, CA 465.9 miles from Ukiah BOC Score 86.2
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
  • Accredited
Acceptance rate 46%
Graduation rate 69%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $64,403
Avg net price $10,440/yr
Tuition
In‑state$7,350
Out‑of‑state$19,950
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 86%
  • Programs offered: 41

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

#2

DeVry University-California

Ontario, CA 469.1 miles from Ukiah BOC Score 36.6
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 23%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $45,987
Avg net price $33,744/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 60%
  • Programs offered: 16

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#3

San Diego City College

San Diego, CA 558.3 miles from Ukiah BOC Score 42.0
  • 2 year
  • Campus + Online
  • Accredited
Graduation rate 28%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $38,503
Avg net price $7,935/yr
Tuition
In‑state$1,146
Out‑of‑state$10,002
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 49

Source:Accreditor: Western Association of Schools and Colleges Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior CollegesIPEDSCollege Scorecard

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

Computer Engineering Wages Near Ukiah

OccupationMedian Annual Wage (California, statewide)
Computer Hardware Engineer$185,180
Electronics Engineer$160,520
Software Developer$174,410
Computer Network Architect$158,870

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

MetricValueSource
Population16,419Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income$67,122Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+22.9%Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited computer engineering schools are near Ukiah, CA?

Our directory has 3 accredited schools offering computer engineering programs near Ukiah. The closest is Sonoma State University in Rohnert Park, CA (62.7 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is University of California-Davis (89.1 miles). 3 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying computer engineering roles in California?

Based on BLS May 2025 state wage data, the top-paying computer engineering-related roles in California are: Computer Hardware Engineer ($185,180), Software Developer ($174,410), Electronics Engineer ($160,520). 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 computer engineering 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 computer engineering?

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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Other Programs Available in Ukiah

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Data verified: August 11, 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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