Visalia, California is home to about 142,649 residents. Median household income is $79,952 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 22.9% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In California, the top-earning technical communication-related role is Technical Writer at a median $104,000 annually (BLS, May 2025).
Closest Technical Communication Schools to Visalia
The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer technical communication programs near Visalia, ranked by BOC Score and straight-line distance from Visalia 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 Visalia.
Advertising never affects these rankings. Read the full methodology.
Acceptance rate
66%
Graduation rate
75%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$68,396
Avg net price
$17,890/yr
TuitionIn‑state$16,005
Out‑of‑state$50,205
Key stats- Retention rate: 89%
- Programs offered: 15
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 technical communication page.
Technical Communication Wages Near Visalia
| Occupation | Median Annual Wage (California, statewide) |
|---|
| Technical Writer | $104,000 |
| Editor | $98,030 |
| Writer and Author | $86,480 |
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.
Visalia at a Glance
| Metric | Value | Source |
|---|
| Population | 142,649 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003) |
| Median household income | $79,952 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013) |
| Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ | 22.9% | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003) |
| Regional Price Parity (US=100) | 99.8 (below U.S. average) | BEA RPP 2024 |
Other Visalia-Area Cities With Technical Communication Programs
- Tulare, CA – 8.8 mi away (62,779 pop)
- Dinuba, CA – 15.6 mi away (23,961 pop)
- Hanford, CA – 18.2 mi away (90,515 pop)
- Reedley, CA – 19.9 mi away (48,897 pop)
- Corcoran, CA – 21.3 mi away (23,266 pop)
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the highest-paying technical communication roles in California?
Based on BLS May 2025 state wage data, the top-paying technical communication-related roles in California are: Technical Writer ($104,000), Editor ($98,030), Writer and Author ($86,480). Wages for Visalia workers will track these statewide medians, adjusted for local cost of living.
Should I look at programs in Tulare instead of Visalia?
Tulare, CA is 8.8 miles from Visalia and has its own set of local technical communication programs – see the city’s page. For online programs, distance matters less; for hybrid or in-person formats, comparing both can help.
Is Visalia an affordable place to study technical communication?
Visalia’s median household income of $79,952 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Visalia 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 Technical Communication Programs
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Data verified: August 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.
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