Best English Schools Near Elk Grove, CA (2026)

Updated September 5, 2026 BLS data College Scorecard On this page

Elk Grove, California has 5 accredited schools offering english programs, with tuition ranging from $1,288 to $50,974 per year for indexed programs. Elk Grove has a population of about 177,221. Median household income is $122,229 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 38.0% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA metro area, the top-earning english-related role is English Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary at a median $128,160 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).

Closest English Schools to Elk Grove

The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer english programs near Elk Grove, ranked by BOC Score and straight-line distance from Elk Grove 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 Elk Grove. 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

California State University-Sacramento

Sacramento, CA 10.1 miles from Elk Grove
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
  • Accredited
81.7 BOC Score
Acceptance rate 94%
Graduation rate 56%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $64,876
Avg net price $9,338/yr
Tuition
In‑state$8,018
Out‑of‑state$20,618
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 81%
  • Programs offered: 78

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

#2

University of California-Davis

Davis, CA 21.5 miles from Elk Grove
  • 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

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#3

William Jessup University

Rocklin, CA 28.3 miles from Elk Grove
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
51.5 BOC Score
Graduation rate 61%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $56,257
Avg net price $28,062/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 73%
  • Programs offered: 25

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#4

University of the Pacific

Stockton, CA 30.3 miles from Elk Grove
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
75.4 BOC Score
Graduation rate 75%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $78,445
Avg net price $25,447/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 89%
  • Programs offered: 82

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#5

Solano Community College

Fairfield, CA 41.9 miles from Elk Grove
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
61.5 BOC Score
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: 62

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#6

Saint Mary's College of California

Moraga, CA 56.0 miles from Elk Grove
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
72.4 BOC Score
Graduation rate 76%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $78,812
Avg net price $30,378/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 85%
  • Programs offered: 67

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#7

Modesto Junior College

Modesto, CA 56.6 miles from Elk Grove
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
64.3 BOC Score
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: 92

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#8

Pacific Union College

Angwin, CA 58.1 miles from Elk Grove
  • 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

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

English Wages Near Elk Grove

Elk Grove 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.

Occupation Median Wage Source COL-Adjusted (US=100)
Writers and Authors $82,690 Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA $77,498
Editors $78,800 Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA $73,852
Technical Writers $94,400 Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA $88,472
English Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary $128,160 Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA $120,112
Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $105,060 Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA $98,463
Public Relations Specialists $89,640 Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA $84,011
Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists $78,630 Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA $73,693
Librarians and Media Collections Specialists $83,890 Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA $78,622

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.

Elk Grove at a Glance

Metric Value Source
Population 177,221 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income $122,229 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ 38.0% Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Regional Price Parity (US=100) 106.7 (above U.S. average) BEA RPP 2024

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited english schools are near Elk Grove, CA?

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering english programs near Elk Grove. The closest is Cosumnes River College in Sacramento, CA (3.3 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is University of California-Davis (21.5 miles). 5 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying english roles near Elk Grove?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying english-related roles near Elk Grove are: English Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary ($128,160), Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education ($105,060), Technical Writers ($94,400). 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 Galt instead of Elk Grove?

Galt, CA is 11.2 miles from Elk Grove and has its own set of local english programs – see the city’s page. For online programs, distance matters less; for hybrid or in-person formats, comparing both can help.

Is Elk Grove an affordable place to study english?

Elk Grove’s median household income of $122,229 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Elk Grove 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 Elk Grove

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

Data verified: September 5, 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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