Best Film Schools Near Ukiah, CA (2026)

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

Ukiah, California has 5 accredited schools offering film programs, with tuition ranging from $16,774 to $50,974 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 film-related role is Special Effects Artists and Animators at a median $130,540 annually (BLS, May 2025).

Closest Film Schools to Ukiah

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

Solano Community College

Fairfield, CA 86.0 miles from Ukiah
  • 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

#4

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

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#5

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

#6

Academy of Art University

San Francisco, CA 103.6 miles from Ukiah
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
20.7 BOC Score
Graduation rate 25%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $39,008
Avg net price $40,613/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 71%
  • Programs offered: 36

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#7

California State University-Sacramento

Sacramento, CA 104.3 miles from Ukiah
  • 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

#8

California College of the Arts

San Francisco, CA 104.9 miles from Ukiah
  • 4 year
46.4 BOC Score
Graduation rate 73%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $49,414
Avg net price $53,909/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 90%
  • Programs offered: 25

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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

Film Wages Near Ukiah

Occupation Median Annual Wage (California, statewide)
Film and Video Editors $88,490
Camera Operators, Television, Video, and Film $106,900
Producers and Directors $129,790
Special Effects Artists and Animators $130,540
Audio and Video Technicians $64,620
Sound Engineering Technicians $78,150
Writers and Authors $86,480
Graphic Designers $75,130

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)

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited film schools are near Ukiah, CA?

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering film programs near Ukiah. The closest is Santa Rosa Junior College in Santa Rosa, CA (54.5 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is University of California-Davis (89.1 miles). 5 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying film roles in California?

Based on BLS May 2025 state wage data, the top-paying film-related roles in California are: Special Effects Artists and Animators ($130,540), Producers and Directors ($129,790), Camera Operators, Television, Video, and Film ($106,900). 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 film 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 film?

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 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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