Best Online Engineering Programs in Ukiah, CA (2026)

Ukiah, California has a population of about 16,419. The city’s median household income is $67,122 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 22.9% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. Our directory has 13 accredited schools offering engineering programs near Ukiah, with tuition ranging from $1,128 to $46,024 per year for indexed programs. In California, the top-earning engineering-related role is Architectural and Engineering Manager at a median $201,810 annually (BLS, May 2024).


Closest Engineering Schools to Ukiah

The 10 accredited institutions below are the closest among the 13 schools in our directory that offer engineering programs near Ukiah. Distances are calculated from Ukiah city center.

SchoolCityDistanceTuitionOnline
Santa Rosa Junior CollegeSanta Rosa, CA54.5 miContact school for pricing
Pacific Union CollegeAngwin, CA57.4 miContact school for pricing
Sonoma State UniversityRohnert Park, CA62.7 miContact school for pricing
Napa Valley CollegeNapa, CA78.6 miContact school for pricing
California State University-ChicoChico, CA83.3 mi$8,064 - $25,590
Solano Community CollegeFairfield, CA86.0 miContact school for pricing
Woodland Community CollegeWoodland, CA86.1 miContact school for pricing
University of California-DavisDavis, CA89.1 mi$15,247 - $46,024
Yuba CollegeMarysville, CA89.5 mi$1,128 - $12,200
College of MarinKentfield, CA89.9 miContact school for pricing

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


Engineering Wages Near Ukiah

OccupationMedian Annual Wage (California, statewide)
Civil Engineer$118,450
Electrical Engineer$140,360
Mechanical Engineer$126,370
Chemical EngineerN/A
Aerospace Engineer$143,860
Biomedical Engineer$125,700
Environmental Engineer$127,660
Architectural and Engineering Manager$201,810

Source: BLS, May 2024 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)
Engineering-related employment in Mendocino County240 workers, 42 establishmentsBLS QCEW 2024 annual

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited engineering schools are near Ukiah, CA?

Our directory has 13 accredited schools offering engineering programs near Ukiah. The closest is Santa Rosa Junior College in Santa Rosa, CA (54.5 miles), and the farthest in our top picks is College of Marin (89.9 miles). 0 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying engineering roles in California?

Based on BLS May 2024 state wage data, the top-paying engineering-related roles in California are: Architectural and Engineering Manager ($201,810), Aerospace Engineer ($143,860), Electrical Engineer ($140,360). 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 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 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.


Data verified: May 5, 2026. Salary, employment, and tuition figures on this page are sourced from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (OEWS May 2024; 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.