Best Education Schools Near Ukiah, CA (2026)

Updated September 6, 2026 BLS data College Scorecard On this page

Ukiah, California has 5 accredited schools offering education programs, with tuition ranging from $8,472 to $26,283 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 education-related role is Education Administrator, K-12 at a median $159,950 annually (BLS, May 2025).

Closest Education Schools to Ukiah

The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer education 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.

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

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#1

Pacific Union College

Angwin, CA 57.4 miles from Ukiah
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
68.3 BOC Score
Graduation rate 41%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $70,484
Avg net price $41,008/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 88%
  • Programs offered: 29

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#2

Sonoma State University

Rohnert Park, CA 62.7 miles from Ukiah
  • 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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#3

California State University-Chico

Chico, CA 83.3 miles from Ukiah
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
  • Accredited
79.3 BOC Score
Acceptance rate 93%
Graduation rate 63%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $64,172
Avg net price $14,480/yr
Tuition
In‑state$8,472
Out‑of‑state$21,072
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 83%
  • Programs offered: 74

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

#4

Dominican University of California

San Rafael, CA 88.9 miles from Ukiah
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
72.5 BOC Score
Graduation rate 76%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $84,713
Avg net price $35,333/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 87%
  • Programs offered: 36

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#5

University of California-Davis

Davis, CA 89.1 miles from Ukiah
  • 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

#6

Touro University California

Vallejo, CA 89.3 miles from Ukiah
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $104,805
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 10

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#7

University of California-Berkeley

Berkeley, CA 101.9 miles from Ukiah
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
  • Accredited
93.9 BOC Score
Acceptance rate 11%
Graduation rate 93%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $92,446
Avg net price $13,481/yr
Tuition
In‑state$16,347
Out‑of‑state$50,547
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 97%
  • Programs offered: 127

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

#8

University of San Francisco

San Francisco, CA 103.2 miles from Ukiah
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
70.2 BOC Score
Graduation rate 77%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $89,812
Avg net price $41,431/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 82%
  • Programs offered: 81

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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

Education Wages Near Ukiah

Occupation Median Annual Wage (California, statewide)
Secondary School Teacher $101,370
Elementary School Teacher $99,650
Middle School Teacher $98,950
Education Teacher, Postsecondary $111,850
Education Administrator, K-12 $159,950
Education Administrator, Postsecondary $125,460
Tutor $45,100
Educational and Career Counselor $86,500

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)
Education-related employment in Mendocino County 192 workers, 26 establishments BLS QCEW 2024 annual

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited education schools are near Ukiah, CA?

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering education programs near Ukiah. The closest is Pacific Union College in Angwin, CA (57.4 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Woodland Community College (86.1 miles). 3 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying education roles in California?

Based on BLS May 2025 state wage data, the top-paying education-related roles in California are: Education Administrator, K-12 ($159,950), Education Administrator, Postsecondary ($125,460), Education Teacher, Postsecondary ($111,850). 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 education 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 education?

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

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

Data verified: September 6, 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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