Best Online Education Programs in Modesto, CA (2026)

Modesto, California has 3 accredited schools offering education programs, with tuition ranging from $7,602 to $22,714 per year for indexed programs. Modesto has a population of about 218,614. Median household income is $77,899 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 20.3% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Modesto, CA metro area, the top-earning education-related role is Education Administrator, K-12 at a median $160,240 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).

Closest Education Schools to Modesto

The 3 accredited institutions below are the closest among the 3 schools in our directory that offer education programs near Modesto. Distances are calculated from Modesto city center.

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

Education Wages Near Modesto

Modesto is part of the Modesto, CA metro area (BLS area code 33700). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to California statewide.

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.

Modesto at a Glance

Other Modesto-Area Cities With Education Programs

• Ceres, CA – 3.6 mi away (48,278 pop)
• Riverbank, CA – 7.1 mi away (24,389 pop)
• Turlock, CA – 12.1 mi away (106,100 pop)
• Oakdale, CA – 12.2 mi away (22,564 pop)
• Patterson, CA – 13.7 mi away (22,169 pop)

Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited education schools are near Modesto, CA?

Our directory has 3 accredited schools offering education programs near Modesto. The closest is California State University-Sacramento in Sacramento, CA (68.2 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Fresno City College (89.5 miles). 2 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying education roles near Modesto?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying education-related roles near Modesto are: Education Administrator, K-12 ($160,240), Education Administrator, Postsecondary ($123,830), Education Teacher, Postsecondary ($111,850). 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 Ceres instead of Modesto?

Ceres, CA is 3.6 miles from Modesto and has its own set of local education programs – see the city’s page. For online programs, distance matters less; for hybrid or in-person formats, comparing both can help.

Is Modesto an affordable place to study education?

Modesto’s median household income of $77,899 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Modesto 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: June 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.