The University of America
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Contact
- 41707 Winchester Road Temecula, CA 92590
- (951) 239-3084
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Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard
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Best Military-Friendly Online Colleges Near Murrieta, CA
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Key takeaway: 10 accredited institutions within 100 miles of Murrieta offer fully online programs and report both credit for military training and a dedicated point of contact for veterans, servicemembers, and their families (IPEDS IC 2024); 9 report all four services the federal survey tracks. The nearest installation recorded by the Census Bureau is Seal Beach Naval Weapons Station (Fallbrook Annex), about 16 miles away, and 8 installations sit within 100 miles (3 Navy, 2 Air Force, 3 Marine Corps). 1 of the 10 schools has a campus within 30 miles; the closest is University of California-Riverside in Riverside, CA, about 29 miles from city center. The highest-ranked by BOC Score is California State Polytechnic University-Pomona. Murrieta has a population of about 111,621 and a median household income of $109,780; 31.8 percent of adults hold a bachelor’s degree or higher (Census ACS 5-year estimates).
Military-friendly online colleges near Murrieta
Schools based in California that report credit for military training and a dedicated military contact, ordered by distance from Murrieta city center, with BOC Score on each card. The tags on each card are the school’s own IPEDS answers for the four military services. The distance table further down covers the nearest qualifying schools regardless of state line.
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 Murrieta. Advertising never affects these rankings. Read the full methodology.
California Baptist University
Graduation rate
62%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$61,504
Avg net price
$26,285/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
Contact
- 8432 Magnolia Ave Riverside, CA 92504-3297
- (877) 228-3615
- Visit website
Key stats
- Retention rate: 74%
- Programs offered: 98
Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard
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University of California-Riverside
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
Contact
- 900 University Ave Riverside, CA 92521
- (951) 827-1012
- Visit website
Key stats
- Retention rate: 88%
- Programs offered: 87
Source:Accreditor: Western Association of Schools and Colleges Senior Colleges and University CommissionIPEDSCollege Scorecard
California State University-San Marcos
Graduation rate
68%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$62,908
Avg net price
$10,229/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
Contact
- 333 S Twin Oaks Valley Rd San Marcos, CA 92096-0001
- (760) 750-4000
- Visit website
Key stats
- Retention rate: 77%
- Programs offered: 49
Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard
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University of Massachusetts Global
Graduation rate
55%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$65,703
Avg net price
$32,654/yr
Tuition
In‑state$12,540
Out‑of‑state$12,540
Contact
- 65 Enterprise, Suite 150 Aliso Viejo, CA 92656
- (949) 341-9800
- Visit website
Key stats
- Retention rate: 52%
- Programs offered: 41
Source:Accreditor: Western Association of Schools and Colleges Senior Colleges and University CommissionIPEDSCollege Scorecard
Crafton Hills College
Graduation rate
31%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$42,553
Avg net price
$11,331/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
Contact
- 11711 Sand Canyon Road Yucaipa, CA 92339-1799
- (909) 794-2161
- Visit website
Key stats
- Programs offered: 41
Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard
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University of Redlands
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
Contact
- 1200 E. Colton Ave Redlands, CA 92373-0999
- (909) 793-2121
- Visit website
Key stats
- Retention rate: 83%
- Programs offered: 67
Source:Accreditor: Western Association of Schools and Colleges Senior Colleges and University CommissionIPEDSCollege Scorecard
Concordia University-Irvine
Graduation rate
64%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$65,083
Avg net price
$28,115/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
Contact
- 1530 Concordia West Irvine, CA 92612-3203
- (949) 854-8002
- Visit website
Key stats
- Retention rate: 75%
- Programs offered: 37
Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard
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Westcliff University
Graduation rate
67%
Avg net price
$35,426/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
Contact
- 17877 Von Karman Ave, Suite 400 Irvine, CA 92614
- (949) 825-5999
- Visit website
Key stats
- Retention rate: 73%
- Programs offered: 24
Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard
Pacific College
Graduation rate
78%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$70,064
Avg net price
$29,363/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
Contact
- 3160 Red Hill Ave Costa Mesa, CA 92626-3402
- (714) 662-4402
- Visit website
Key stats
- Programs offered: 5
Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard
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Nearest qualifying schools within 100 miles (any state)
| School | Location | Credit for military training | Dedicated military contact | DoD MOU member | Student veteran org | BOC Score | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| California State Polytechnic University-Pomona | Pomona, CA | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | 86.7 | 49 mi |
| California State University-Long Beach | Long Beach, CA | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | 86.2 | 55 mi |
| California State University-Fullerton | Fullerton, CA | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | 85.3 | 45 mi |
| University of California-Riverside | Riverside, CA | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | 84.1 | 29 mi |
| San Diego State University | San Diego, CA | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | 83.7 | 55 mi |
| University of Southern California | Los Angeles, CA | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | 80.2 | 70 mi |
| California State University-San Bernardino | San Bernardino, CA | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | 78.4 | 43 mi |
| West Coast University-Orange County | Anaheim, CA | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | 76.0 | 45 mi |
| Pacific College | Costa Mesa, CA | Yes | Yes | Yes | No | 75.6 | 40 mi |
| California State University-San Marcos | San Marcos, CA | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | 75.5 | 31 mi |
California has 146 military-friendly online colleges by this definition; the California page lists them all.
Military installations near Murrieta
| Installation (as recorded by the Census Bureau) | Branch (from the name) | Distance from Murrieta |
|---|---|---|
| Seal Beach Naval Weapons Station (Fallbrook Annex) | Navy | 16 mi |
| Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton | Marine Corps | 18 mi |
| Marine Corps Air Station Camp Pendleton | Marine Corps | 21 mi |
| March Air Reserve Base | Air Force | 23 mi |
| March AFB | Air Force | 23 mi |
| Naval Weapons Station Seal Beach Corona | Navy | 32 mi |
| Naval Air Station North Island (Cleveland National Forest Survival Training) | Navy | 33 mi |
| Marine Corps Air Station Miramar | Marine Corps | 48 mi |
Common post-service careers near Murrieta
Median wages for occupations that veterans commonly move into after an online degree (Bureau of Labor Statistics, May 2025 OEWS), shown for the Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA metro area where BLS publishes it.
| Occupation | Median annual wage | Scope | Cost-of-living adjusted (US=100) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Information Security Analysts | $114,970 | Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA metro | $108,055 |
| Logisticians | $77,370 | Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA metro | $72,716 |
| Emergency Management Directors | $136,270 | Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA metro | $128,073 |
| Police and Sheriff’s Patrol Officers | $101,870 | Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA metro | $95,742 |
| Medical and Health Services Managers | $135,010 | Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA metro | $126,889 |
| Project Management Specialists | $100,770 | Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA metro | $94,709 |
| Network and Computer Systems Administrators | $99,030 | Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA metro | $93,073 |
| Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers | $98,700 | Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA metro | $92,763 |
BLS publishes wages for metro areas and states, not individual cities; rows marked with the metro name are metro medians, the rest are statewide.
Campuses within 30 miles of Murrieta
- University of California-Riverside (Riverside, CA), 29 mi, 4 of 4 services reported
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Benefit eligibility is determined by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs and your service’s education office. Nothing on this page guarantees education benefits, credit transfer, admission, or a particular cost. Confirm every detail with the school’s military or veteran services office before you enroll.
Sources: U.S. Department of Education, IPEDS Institutional Characteristics survey (IC 2024): veteran and military services indicators (VET2 through VET5), distance-education program flag (DISTPGS); BOC Score from College Scorecard and IPEDS outcome data; U.S. Census Bureau TIGER/Line 2024 Military Installations layer (installation names as recorded there); U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, May 2025 Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics; U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis Regional Price Parities; Census ACS 5-year estimates. Directory counts as of the September 2026 refresh.