Benicia, California has a population of about 26,861. The city’s median household income is $125,040 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 45.5% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. There are 5 accredited business administration programs within 100 miles of Benicia, with tuition ranging from $14,850 to $45,627 per year. In the Vallejo, CA metro area, the top-earning business administration-related role is Human Resources Manager at a median $155,130 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2024).
The five accredited institutions below are the closest options indexed in our directory that offer business administration programs. Distances are calculated from Benicia city center.
| School | City | Distance | Tuition | Online |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| California State University Maritime Academy | Vallejo, CA | 4.2 mi | Contact school for pricing | – |
| Diablo Valley College | Pleasant Hill, CA | 8.4 mi | Contact school for pricing | – |
| Solano Community College | Fairfield, CA | 11.6 mi | Contact school for pricing | – |
| Contra Costa College | San Pablo, CA | 12.1 mi | Contact school for pricing | – |
| University of California-Berkeley | Berkeley, CA | 14.7 mi | $14,850 - $45,627 | – |
Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all California schools on the California business administration page.
Benicia is part of the Vallejo, CA metro area (BLS area code 46700). 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) |
|---|---|---|---|
| General and Operations Manager | $115,580 | Vallejo, CA | $106,525 |
| Administrative Services Manager | $120,020 | Vallejo, CA | $110,618 |
| Financial Manager | $152,090 | Vallejo, CA | $140,175 |
| Human Resources Manager | $155,130 | Vallejo, CA | $142,977 |
| Management Analyst | $93,590 | Vallejo, CA | $86,258 |
| Project Management Specialist | $108,640 | Vallejo, CA | $100,129 |
| Accountant or Auditor | $93,310 | Vallejo, CA | $86,000 |
| Training and Development Specialist | $66,420 | Vallejo, CA | $61,217 |
| Office and Administrative Support Supervisor | $75,010 | Vallejo, CA | $69,134 |
Source: BLS, May 2024 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.
| Metric | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 26,861 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003) |
| Median household income | $125,040 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013) |
| Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ | 45.5% | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003) |
| Regional Price Parity (US=100) | 108.5 (above U.S. average) | BEA RPP 2024 |
| Business Administration-related employment in Solano County | 1,711 workers, 345 establishments | BLS QCEW 2024 annual |
Our directory lists 5 business administration programs within 100 miles of Benicia. The closest is California State University Maritime Academy in Vallejo, CA (4.2 miles), and the farthest in our top picks is University of California-Berkeley (14.7 miles). 0 of these programs are offered fully online.
Based on BLS OEWS May 2024 wage data, the top-paying business administration-related roles near Benicia are: Human Resources Manager ($155,130), Financial Manager ($152,090), Administrative Services Manager ($120,020). These reflect MSA-level medians where published, with California statewide fallback for occupations not reported at the metro level.
Vallejo, CA is 5.3 miles from Benicia and has its own set of local business administration programs – see the city’s page. For online programs, distance matters less; for hybrid or in-person formats, comparing both can help.
Benicia’s median household income of $125,040 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Benicia while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and California public universities often offer reduced in-state online tuition.
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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