Best Innovation Schools Near Eureka, CA (2026)

Eureka, California has 1 accredited school offering innovation programs, with tuition ranging from $1,197 to $8,853 per year for indexed programs. Eureka has a population of about 25,412. In California, the top-earning innovation-related role is Computer and Information Systems Manager at a median $218,290 annually (BLS, May 2025).


Closest Innovation Schools to Eureka

The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer innovation programs near Eureka, ranked by BOC Score and straight-line distance from Eureka 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 Eureka. Advertising never affects these rankings. Read the full methodology.

#1

Shasta College

Redding, CA 97.1 miles from Eureka BOC Score 60.4
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 24%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $39,269
Avg net price $2,878/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 100%
  • Programs offered: 55

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#2

Feather River Community College District

Quincy, CA 177.6 miles from Eureka BOC Score 43.0
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 21%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $38,142
Avg net price $10,800/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 78%
  • Programs offered: 20

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#3

Solano Community College

Fairfield, CA 207.5 miles from Eureka 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

#4

University of San Francisco

San Francisco, CA 227.5 miles from Eureka BOC Score 70.2
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 77%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $89,812
Avg net price $41,431/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 82%
  • Programs offered: 42

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#5

Saint Mary's College of California

Moraga, CA 231.6 miles from Eureka BOC Score 72.4
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
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: 27

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#6

Skyline College

San Bruno, CA 236.7 miles from Eureka BOC Score 70.7
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 27%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $55,702
Avg net price $1,738/yr
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 42

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#7

Menlo College

Atherton, CA 252.4 miles from Eureka BOC Score 45.5
  • 4 year
Graduation rate 60%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $76,419
Avg net price $31,100/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 70%
  • Programs offered: 9

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#8

University of Silicon Valley

San Jose, CA 262.1 miles from Eureka BOC Score 36.9
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 50%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $51,017
Avg net price $27,815/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 64%
  • Programs offered: 8

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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


Innovation Wages Near Eureka

OccupationMedian Annual Wage (California, statewide)
General and Operations Manager$124,390
Management Analyst$101,460
Marketing Manager$193,620
Computer and Information Systems Manager$218,290

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.



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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited innovation schools are near Eureka, CA?

Our directory has 1 accredited schools offering innovation programs near Eureka. The closest is Shasta College in Redding, CA (96.9 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Shasta College (96.9 miles).

What are the highest-paying innovation roles in California?

Based on BLS May 2025 state wage data, the top-paying innovation-related roles in California are: Computer and Information Systems Manager ($218,290), Marketing Manager ($193,620), General and Operations Manager ($124,390). Wages for Eureka workers will track these statewide medians, adjusted for local cost of living.

Should I look at programs in Redding instead of Eureka?

Redding, CA is 95.1 miles from Eureka and has its own set of local innovation programs – see the city’s page. For online programs, distance matters less; for hybrid or in-person formats, comparing both can help.

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 Eureka

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

Data verified: August 11, 2026. Salary, employment, and tuition figures on this page are sourced from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (OEWS May 2025; Employment Projections 2024โ€“2034) and the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (2023 cohort). The source agency and data year are cited inline with every statistic.