Best Online Human Services Programs in Ukiah, CA (2026)

Updated August 10, 2026 BLS data College Scorecard On this page

Ukiah, California has 5 accredited schools offering human services 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 human services-related role is Social and Community Service Manager at a median $83,210 annually (BLS, May 2025).

Closest Human Services Schools to Ukiah

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

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

Human Services Wages Near Ukiah

OccupationMedian Annual Wage (California, statewide)
Social and Human Service Assistant$51,090
Social and Community Service Manager$83,210
Child, Family and School Social Worker$65,200
Substance Abuse and Behavioral Disorder Counselor$59,250

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

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)

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited human services schools are near Ukiah, CA?

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering human services programs near Ukiah. The closest is Mendocino College in Ukiah, CA (3.2 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Solano Community College (86.1 miles). 2 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying human services roles in California?

Based on BLS May 2025 state wage data, the top-paying human services-related roles in California are: Social and Community Service Manager ($83,210), Child, Family and School Social Worker ($65,200), Substance Abuse and Behavioral Disorder Counselor ($59,250). 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 human services 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 human services?

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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Data verified: August 10, 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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