Best Special Education Schools Near Indio, CA (2026)

Updated September 6, 2026 BLS data College Scorecard On this page

Indio, California has 5 accredited schools offering special education programs, with tuition ranging from $60,878 to $76,630 per year for indexed programs. Indio has a population of about 90,669. Median household income is $78,709 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 21.1% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA metro area, the top-earning special education-related role is Special Education Teacher, Secondary School at a median $103,730 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).

Closest Special Education Schools to Indio

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

Crafton Hills College

Yucaipa, CA 54.0 miles from Indio
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
54.1 BOC Score
Graduation rate 31%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $42,553
Avg net price $11,331/yr
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 41

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#2

The University of America

Temecula, CA 55.7 miles from Indio
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
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Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#3

University of Redlands

Redlands, CA 57.9 miles from Indio
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
  • Accredited
66.0 BOC Score
Acceptance rate 83%
Graduation rate 69%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $72,690
Avg net price $30,031/yr
Tuition
In‑state$60,878
Out‑of‑state$60,878
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 83%
  • Programs offered: 67

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

#4

Platt College-Riverside

Riverside, CA 62.6 miles from Indio
  • 4 year
47.8 BOC Score
Graduation rate 61%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $40,669
Avg net price $21,889/yr
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 10

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#5

Loma Linda University

Loma Linda, CA 62.8 miles from Indio
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
96.6 BOC Score
Graduation rate 92%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $89,816
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 71

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#6

Westminster Theological Seminary in California

Escondido, CA 63.1 miles from Indio
  • 4 year
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 3

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#7

John Paul the Great Catholic University

Escondido, CA 64.7 miles from Indio
  • 4 year
45.1 BOC Score
Graduation rate 66%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $56,930
Avg net price $34,666/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 77%
  • Programs offered: 3

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#8

University of California-Riverside

Riverside, CA 64.8 miles from Indio
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
  • Accredited
84.1 BOC Score
Acceptance rate 76%
Graduation rate 76%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $67,699
Avg net price $14,304/yr
Tuition
In‑state$15,606
Out‑of‑state$49,806
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 88%
  • Programs offered: 87

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

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

Special Education Wages Near Indio

Indio is part of the Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA metro area (BLS area code 40140). 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)
Special Education Teacher, Kindergarten and Elementary School $91,840 Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA $86,316
Special Education Teacher, Middle School $99,190 Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA $93,224
Special Education Teacher, Secondary School $103,730 Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA $97,491
Special Education Teacher, Preschool $59,550 CA statewide $55,968

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.

Indio at a Glance

Metric Value Source
Population 90,669 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income $78,709 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ 21.1% Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Regional Price Parity (US=100) 106.4 (above U.S. average) BEA RPP 2024

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited special education schools are near Indio, CA?

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering special education programs near Indio. The closest is College of the Desert in Palm Desert, CA (8.8 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is California State University-San Marcos (67.7 miles). 4 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying special education roles near Indio?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying special education-related roles near Indio are: Special Education Teacher, Secondary School ($103,730), Special Education Teacher, Middle School ($99,190), Special Education Teacher, Kindergarten and Elementary School ($91,840). 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 Coachella instead of Indio?

Coachella, CA is 6.0 miles from Indio and has its own set of local special education programs – see the city’s page. For online programs, distance matters less; for hybrid or in-person formats, comparing both can help.

Is Indio an affordable place to study special education?

Indio’s median household income of $78,709 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Indio 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 Indio

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Data verified: September 6, 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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