Grass Valley, California is home to about 14,126 residents. Median household income is $48,850 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 32.0% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In California, the top-earning professional writing-related role is Technical Writer at a median $104,000 annually (BLS, May 2025).
Closest Professional Writing Schools to Grass Valley
The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer professional writing programs near Grass Valley, ranked by BOC Score and straight-line distance from Grass Valley 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:
BOCSCORE
- 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 Grass Valley.
Advertising never affects these rankings. Read the full methodology.
Acceptance rate
11%
Graduation rate
93%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$92,446
Avg net price
$13,481/yr
TuitionIn‑state$16,347
Out‑of‑state$50,547
Key stats- Retention rate: 97%
- Programs offered: 127
Source:Accreditor: Western Association of Schools and Colleges Senior Colleges and University Commission · IPEDS · College Scorecard
Graduation rate
70%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$63,188
Avg net price
$6,067/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
Key stats- Retention rate: 81%
- Programs offered: 48
Source:IPEDS · College Scorecard
Graduation rate
67%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$68,077
Avg net price
$12,278/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
Key stats- Retention rate: 83%
- Programs offered: 102
Source:IPEDS · College Scorecard
Acceptance rate
95%
Graduation rate
56%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$61,244
Avg net price
$7,000/yr
TuitionIn‑state$7,350
Out‑of‑state$19,950
Key stats- Retention rate: 80%
- Programs offered: 96
Source:Accreditor: Western Association of Schools and Colleges Senior Colleges and University Commission · IPEDS · College Scorecard
Graduation rate
64%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$65,668
Avg net price
$33,692/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
Key stats- Retention rate: 77%
- Programs offered: 23
Source:IPEDS · College Scorecard
Graduation rate
84%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$77,539
Avg net price
$36,294/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
Key stats- Retention rate: 91%
- Programs offered: 53
Source:IPEDS · College Scorecard
Acceptance rate
94%
Graduation rate
55%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$59,977
Avg net price
$4,564/yr
TuitionIn‑state$8,093
Out‑of‑state$20,693
Key stats- Retention rate: 79%
- Programs offered: 78
Source:Accreditor: Western Association of Schools and Colleges Senior Colleges and University Commission · IPEDS · College Scorecard
Acceptance rate
46%
Graduation rate
69%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$64,403
Avg net price
$10,440/yr
TuitionIn‑state$7,350
Out‑of‑state$19,950
Key stats- Retention rate: 86%
- Programs offered: 121
Source:Accreditor: Western Association of Schools and Colleges Senior Colleges and University Commission · IPEDS · College Scorecard
Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all California schools on the California professional writing page.
Professional Writing Wages Near Grass Valley
| Occupation | Median Annual Wage (California, statewide) |
|---|
| Writer and Author | $86,480 |
| Technical Writer | $104,000 |
| Editor | $98,030 |
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.
Grass Valley at a Glance
| Metric | Value | Source |
|---|
| Population | 14,126 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003) |
| Median household income | $48,850 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013) |
| Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ | 32.0% | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003) |
Other Grass Valley-Area Cities With Professional Writing Programs
- Lincoln, CA – 27.3 mi away (47,030 pop)
- Rocklin, CA – 30.6 mi away (62,787 pop)
- Yuba City, CA – 31.8 mi away (120,159 pop)
- Oroville, CA – 33.3 mi away (45,445 pop)
- Roseville, CA – 34.5 mi away (132,671 pop)
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the highest-paying professional writing roles in California?
Based on BLS May 2025 state wage data, the top-paying professional writing-related roles in California are: Technical Writer ($104,000), Editor ($98,030), Writer and Author ($86,480). Wages for Grass Valley workers will track these statewide medians, adjusted for local cost of living.
Should I look at programs in Lincoln instead of Grass Valley?
Lincoln, CA is 27.3 miles from Grass Valley and has its own set of local professional writing programs – see the city’s page. For online programs, distance matters less; for hybrid or in-person formats, comparing both can help.
Is Grass Valley an affordable place to study professional writing?
Grass Valley’s median household income of $48,850 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Grass Valley 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.
Learn More About Professional Writing Programs
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Data verified: August 31, 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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