Best Online Engineering Programs in Galt, CA (2026)

Galt, California has 5 accredited schools offering engineering programs, with tuition ranging from $1,288 to $46,024 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 engineering-related role is Architectural and Engineering Manager at a median $193,970 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).


Closest Engineering Schools to Galt

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

#1

University of California-Davis

Davis, CA 32.2 miles from Galt BOC Score 90.0
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
  • Accredited
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: 27

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

#2

Solano Community College

Fairfield, CA 44.4 miles from Galt BOC Score 61.5
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 26%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $44,170
Avg net price $4,669/yr
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 50

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#3

Modesto Junior College

Modesto, CA 45.5 miles from Galt BOC Score 64.3
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 28%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $42,368
Avg net price $2,818/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 71%
  • Programs offered: 71

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#4

California State University Maritime Academy

Vallejo, CA 52.1 miles from Galt BOC Score 73.8
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 69%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $94,784
Avg net price $20,555/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 77%
  • Programs offered: 3

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#5

University of California-Berkeley

Berkeley, CA 58.6 miles from Galt BOC Score 93.9
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
  • Accredited
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: 20

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

#6

San Jose State University

San Jose, CA 71.7 miles from Galt BOC Score 86.3
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 78%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $78,988
Avg net price $13,760/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 87%
  • Programs offered: 40

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#7

Santa Clara University

Santa Clara, CA 72.3 miles from Galt BOC Score 77.5
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
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: 25

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#8

San Francisco State University

San Francisco, CA 74.2 miles from Galt BOC Score 78.9
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 67%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $68,077
Avg net price $12,278/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 83%
  • Programs offered: 36

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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


Engineering 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.

OccupationMedian WageSourceCOL-Adjusted (US=100)
Civil Engineer$130,150Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA$121,978
Electrical Engineer$136,190Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA$127,638
Mechanical Engineer$120,970Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA$113,374
Chemical EngineerN/ACA statewide
Aerospace Engineer$132,230Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA$123,927
Biomedical Engineer$128,300Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA$120,244
Environmental Engineer$133,240Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA$124,873
Architectural and Engineering Manager$193,970Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA$181,790

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

MetricValueSource
Population25,665Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income$86,327Census 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
Engineering-related employment in Sacramento County7,492 workers, 641 establishmentsBLS QCEW 2024 annual

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited engineering schools are near Galt, CA?

Accredited schools offering engineering programs near Galt are listed on this page, ranked by BOC Score and distance from the city center. The list is rebuilt from federal IPEDS and College Scorecard data on every site update, so it stays current as programs open and close.

What are the highest-paying engineering roles near Galt?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying engineering-related roles near Galt are: Architectural and Engineering Manager ($193,970), Electrical Engineer ($136,190), Environmental Engineer ($133,240). 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 engineering 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 engineering?

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

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Data verified: July 23, 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.