Best Spanish Schools Near Benicia, CA (2026)

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

Benicia, California has 5 accredited schools offering spanish programs. Benicia has a population of about 26,861. Median household income is $125,040 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 45.5% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Vallejo, CA metro area, the top-earning spanish-related role is Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education at a median $102,590 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).

Closest Spanish Schools to Benicia

The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer spanish programs near Benicia, ranked by BOC Score and straight-line distance from Benicia 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 Benicia. 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

Solano Community College

Fairfield, CA 11.6 miles from Benicia
  • 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

#2

Saint Mary's College of California

Moraga, CA 16.1 miles from Benicia
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
72.4 BOC Score
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: 67

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#3

University of San Francisco

San Francisco, CA 25.9 miles from Benicia
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
70.2 BOC Score
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: 81

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#4

California State University-East Bay

Hayward, CA 29.0 miles from Benicia
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
  • Accredited
79.2 BOC Score
Acceptance rate 97%
Graduation rate 47%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $71,401
Avg net price $9,320/yr
Tuition
In‑state$7,583
Out‑of‑state$20,183
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 77%
  • Programs offered: 59

Source:Accreditor: Western Association of Schools and Colleges Senior Colleges and University CommissionIPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#5

San Francisco State University

San Francisco, CA 29.9 miles from Benicia
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
78.9 BOC Score
Graduation rate 67%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $68,077
Avg net price $12,278/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 83%
  • Programs offered: 102

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#6

Sonoma State University

Rohnert Park, CA 34.0 miles from Benicia
  • 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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#7

Skyline College

San Bruno, CA 34.9 miles from Benicia
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
70.7 BOC Score
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: 36

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#8

Pacific Union College

Angwin, CA 37.9 miles from Benicia
  • 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

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

Spanish Wages Near Benicia

Benicia is part of the Vallejo, CA metro area (BLS area code 46700). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to California statewide.

Occupation Median Wage Source COL-Adjusted (US=100)
Interpreters and Translators $70,770 CA statewide $65,226
Foreign Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary $99,860 CA statewide $92,037
Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $102,590 Vallejo, CA $94,553
Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $93,680 Vallejo, CA $86,341
Adult Basic Education, Adult Secondary Education, and English as a Second Language Instructors $102,030 CA statewide $94,037
Librarians and Media Collections Specialists $77,860 Vallejo, CA $71,760
Writers and Authors $86,480 CA statewide $79,705
Human Resources Specialists $83,160 Vallejo, CA $76,645

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.

Benicia at a Glance

Metric Value Source
Population 26,861 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income $125,040 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ 45.5% Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Regional Price Parity (US=100) 108.5 (above U.S. average) BEA RPP 2024

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited spanish schools are near Benicia, CA?

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering spanish programs near Benicia. The closest is Diablo Valley College in Pleasant Hill, CA (8.3 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Napa Valley College (15.5 miles). 2 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying spanish roles near Benicia?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying spanish-related roles near Benicia are: Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education ($102,590), Adult Basic Education, Adult Secondary Education, and English as a Second Language Instructors ($102,030), Foreign Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary ($99,860). These reflect MSA-level medians where published, with California statewide fallback for occupations not reported at the metro level.

Should I look at programs in Vallejo instead of Benicia?

Vallejo, CA is 5.3 miles from Benicia and has its own set of local spanish programs – see the city’s page. For online programs, distance matters less; for hybrid or in-person formats, comparing both can help.

Is Benicia an affordable place to study spanish?

Benicia’s median household income of $125,040 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Benicia 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 Benicia

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

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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