Montebello, California has 5 accredited schools offering accounting programs, with tuition ranging from $1,180 to $19,308 per year for indexed programs. Montebello has a population of about 61,376. Median household income is $74,955 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 22.0% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA metro area, the top-earning accounting-related role is Financial Manager at a median $175,310 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).
Closest Accounting Schools to Montebello
The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer accounting programs near Montebello, ranked by BOC Score and straight-line distance from Montebello 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 Montebello.
Advertising never affects these rankings. Read the full methodology.
Graduation rate
26%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$44,950
Avg net price
$14,379/yr
TuitionIn‑state$1,388
Out‑of‑state$9,884
Key stats- Retention rate: 100%
- Programs offered: 63
Source:Accreditor: Western Association of Schools and Colleges Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges · IPEDS · College Scorecard
Graduation rate
30%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$43,533
Avg net price
$4,606/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
Source:IPEDS · College Scorecard
Graduation rate
18%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$38,537
Avg net price
$9,634/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
Key stats- Retention rate: 100%
- Programs offered: 43
Source:IPEDS · College Scorecard
Graduation rate
28%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$42,193
Avg net price
$2,779/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
Source:IPEDS · College Scorecard
Graduation rate
22%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$42,678
Avg net price
$12,152/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
Source:IPEDS · College Scorecard
Graduation rate
31%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$43,552
Avg net price
$3,133/yr
TuitionIn‑state$1,180
Out‑of‑state$10,756
Key stats- Retention rate: 100%
- Programs offered: 70
Source:Accreditor: Western Association of Schools and Colleges Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges · IPEDS · College Scorecard
Graduation rate
23%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$39,834
Avg net price
$13,380/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
Source:IPEDS · College Scorecard
Graduation rate
29%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$36,526
Avg net price
$3,860/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
Source:IPEDS · College Scorecard
Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all California schools on the California accounting page.
Accounting Wages Near Montebello
Montebello is part of the Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA metro area (BLS area code 31080). 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) |
|---|
| Accountant and Auditor | $94,360 | Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA | $83,063 |
| Financial Manager | $175,310 | Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA | $154,322 |
| Financial Analyst | $102,260 | Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA | $90,018 |
| Budget Analyst | $96,870 | Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA | $85,273 |
| Tax Preparer | $65,120 | Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA | $57,324 |
| Tax Examiner and Collector | $97,680 | Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA | $85,986 |
| Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerk | $58,590 | Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA | $51,576 |
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.
Montebello at a Glance
| Metric | Value | Source |
|---|
| Population | 61,376 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003) |
| Median household income | $74,955 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013) |
| Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ | 22.0% | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003) |
| Regional Price Parity (US=100) | 113.6 (above U.S. average) | BEA RPP 2024 |
| Accounting-related employment in Los Angeles County | 44,907 workers, 5,865 establishments | BLS QCEW 2024 annual |
Other Montebello-Area Cities With Accounting Programs
- Pico Rivera, CA – 2.2 mi away (63,635 pop)
- Monterey Park, CA – 2.7 mi away (61,075 pop)
- Rosemead, CA – 4.0 mi away (54,500 pop)
- Bell Gardens, CA – 4.2 mi away (42,806 pop)
- South El Monte, CA – 4.3 mi away (20,883 pop)
Frequently Asked Questions
How many accredited accounting schools are near Montebello, CA?
Accredited schools offering accounting programs near Montebello are listed on this page, ranked by BOC Score and distance from the city center. The list is rebuilt from federal IPEDS and College Scorecard data on every site update, so it stays current as programs open and close.
What are the highest-paying accounting roles near Montebello?
Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying accounting-related roles near Montebello are: Financial Manager ($175,310), Financial Analyst ($102,260), Tax Examiner and Collector ($97,680). 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 Pico Rivera instead of Montebello?
Pico Rivera, CA is 2.2 miles from Montebello and has its own set of local accounting programs – see the city’s page. For online programs, distance matters less; for hybrid or in-person formats, comparing both can help.
Is Montebello an affordable place to study accounting?
Montebello’s median household income of $74,955 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Montebello 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 23, 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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