Lodi, California has 5 accredited schools offering special education programs, with tuition ranging from $1,288 to $22,945 per year for indexed programs. Lodi has a population of about 67,008. Median household income is $84,402 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 23.2% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Stockton-Lodi, CA metro area, the top-earning special education-related role is Special Education Teacher, Secondary School at a median $97,310 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).
Closest Special Education Schools to Lodi
The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer special education programs near Lodi, ranked by BOC Score and straight-line distance from Lodi 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 Lodi.
Advertising never affects these rankings. Read the full methodology.
Graduation rate
67%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$39,248
Avg net price
$5,524/yr
TuitionIn‑state$13,500
Out‑of‑state$13,500
Key stats- Retention rate: 100%
- Programs offered: 9
Source:Accreditor: Western Association of Schools and Colleges Senior Colleges and University Commission · IPEDS · College Scorecard
Graduation rate
75%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$78,445
Avg net price
$25,447/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
Key stats- Retention rate: 89%
- Programs offered: 32
Source:IPEDS · College Scorecard
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Source:IPEDS · College Scorecard
TuitionContact school for pricing
Key stats- Retention rate: 97%
- Programs offered: 1
Source:IPEDS · College Scorecard
Graduation rate
71%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$39,633
Avg net price
$41,338/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
Key stats- Retention rate: 62%
- Programs offered: 12
Source:IPEDS · College Scorecard
Acceptance rate
94%
Graduation rate
56%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$64,876
Avg net price
$9,338/yr
TuitionIn‑state$8,018
Out‑of‑state$20,618
Key stats- Retention rate: 81%
- Programs offered: 30
Source:Accreditor: Western Association of Schools and Colleges Senior Colleges and University Commission · IPEDS · College Scorecard
Graduation rate
84%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$92,405
Avg net price
$36,559/yr
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Source:IPEDS · College Scorecard
Graduation rate
28%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$42,368
Avg net price
$2,818/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
Key stats- Retention rate: 71%
- Programs offered: 71
Source:IPEDS · College Scorecard
Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all California schools on the California special education page.
Special Education Wages Near Lodi
Lodi is part of the Stockton-Lodi, CA metro area (BLS area code 44700). 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 | $79,760 | Stockton-Lodi, CA | $75,890 |
| Special Education Teacher, Middle School | $78,290 | Stockton-Lodi, CA | $74,491 |
| Special Education Teacher, Secondary School | $97,310 | Stockton-Lodi, CA | $92,588 |
| Special Education Teacher, Preschool | $59,550 | CA statewide | $56,660 |
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.
Lodi at a Glance
| Metric | Value | Source |
|---|
| Population | 67,008 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003) |
| Median household income | $84,402 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013) |
| Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ | 23.2% | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003) |
| Regional Price Parity (US=100) | 105.1 (above U.S. average) | BEA RPP 2024 |
Other Lodi-Area Cities With Special Education Programs
- Galt, CA – 10.1 mi away (27,003 pop)
- Stockton, CA – 10.1 mi away (390,117 pop)
- Elk Grove, CA – 20.9 mi away (169,743 pop)
- Lathrop, CA – 21.1 mi away (22,073 pop)
- Manteca, CA – 22.9 mi away (95,797 pop)
Frequently Asked Questions
How many accredited special education schools are near Lodi, CA?
Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering special education programs near Lodi. The closest is Sacramento City College in Sacramento, CA (31.0 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Las Positas College (39.4 miles). 5 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.
What are the highest-paying special education roles near Lodi?
Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying special education-related roles near Lodi are: Special Education Teacher, Secondary School ($97,310), Special Education Teacher, Kindergarten and Elementary School ($79,760), Special Education Teacher, Middle School ($78,290). 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 Galt instead of Lodi?
Galt, CA is 10.1 miles from Lodi 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 Lodi an affordable place to study special education?
Lodi’s median household income of $84,402 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Lodi 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: July 30, 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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