Best Online Psychology Programs in Ukiah, CA (2026)

Ukiah, California has 5 accredited schools offering psychology 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 psychology-related role is School Psychologist at a median $127,780 annually (BLS, May 2025).


Closest Psychology Schools to Ukiah

The 5 accredited institutions below are the closest among the 5 schools in our directory that offer psychology programs near Ukiah. Distances are calculated from Ukiah city center.

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.

#1

Mendocino College

Ukiah, CA 3.2 miles from Ukiah BOC Score28.3
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#2

Santa Rosa Junior College

Santa Rosa, CA 54.5 miles from Ukiah BOC Score60.0
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#3

Pacific Union College

Angwin, CA 57.3 miles from Ukiah BOC Score68.4
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#4

Sonoma State University

Rohnert Park, CA 62.8 miles from Ukiah BOC Score76.2
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#5

Meridian University

Petaluma, CA 70.3 miles from Ukiah
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Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all California schools on the California psychology page.


Psychology Wages Near Ukiah

OccupationMedian Annual Wage (California, statewide)
Clinical and Counseling Psychologist$116,000
Industrial-Organizational PsychologistN/A
School Psychologist$127,780
Educational and Career Counselor$86,500
Marriage and Family Therapist$67,300
Substance Abuse and Mental Health Counselor$59,250
Healthcare Social Worker$89,660
Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Worker$79,000

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)
Psychology-related employment in Mendocino County3,074 workers, 1,882 establishmentsBLS QCEW 2024 annual

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited psychology schools are near Ukiah, CA?

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering psychology programs near Ukiah. The closest is Mendocino College in Ukiah, CA (3.2 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Meridian University (70.3 miles). 4 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying psychology roles in California?

Based on BLS May 2025 state wage data, the top-paying psychology-related roles in California are: School Psychologist ($127,780), Clinical and Counseling Psychologist ($116,000), Healthcare Social Worker ($89,660). 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 psychology 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 psychology?

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: June 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 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.