Best Online Business Administration Programs in Benicia, CA (2026)

Benicia, California has 5 accredited schools offering business administration programs, with tuition ranging from $14,850 to $45,627 per year for indexed programs. Benicia has a population of about 26,861. Median household income is $125,040 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 45.5% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Vallejo, CA metro area, the top-earning business administration-related role is Human Resources Manager at a median $163,560 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).


Closest Business Administration Schools to Benicia

The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer business administration programs near Benicia, ranked by BOC Score and straight-line distance from Benicia 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:

  • 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 Benicia. Advertising never affects these rankings. Read the full methodology.

#1

California State University Maritime Academy

Vallejo, CA 4.2 miles from Benicia BOC Score 73.8
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 69%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $94,784
Avg net price $20,555/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 77%
  • Programs offered: 3

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#2

Solano Community College

Fairfield, CA 11.6 miles from Benicia BOC Score 61.5
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 26%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $44,170
Avg net price $4,669/yr
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 50

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#3

University of California-Berkeley

Berkeley, CA 14.7 miles from Benicia BOC Score 93.9
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
  • Accredited
Acceptance rate 11%
Graduation rate 93%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $92,446
Avg net price $13,481/yr
Tuition
In‑state$16,347
Out‑of‑state$50,547
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 97%
  • Programs offered: 20

Source:Accreditor: Western Association of Schools and Colleges Senior Colleges and University CommissionIPEDSCollege Scorecard

#4

Saint Mary's College of California

Moraga, CA 16.0 miles from Benicia BOC Score 72.4
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 76%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $78,812
Avg net price $30,378/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 85%
  • Programs offered: 27

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#5

Lincoln University

Oakland, CA 19.4 miles from Benicia BOC Score 78.1
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 78%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $53,695
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 96%
  • Programs offered: 4

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#6

Dominican University of California

San Rafael, CA 20.5 miles from Benicia BOC Score 72.5
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 76%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $84,713
Avg net price $35,333/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 87%
  • Programs offered: 17

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#7

Golden Gate University

San Francisco, CA 23.6 miles from Benicia BOC Score 62.7
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 46%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $87,434
TuitionContact school for pricing
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 16

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#8

Minerva University

San Francisco, CA 24.2 miles from Benicia BOC Score 93.7
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 83%
TuitionContact school for pricing
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 97%
  • Programs offered: 2

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all California schools on the California business administration page.


Business Administration Wages Near Benicia

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.

OccupationMedian WageSourceCOL-Adjusted (US=100)
General and Operations Manager$114,410Vallejo, CA$105,447
Administrative Services Manager$111,180Vallejo, CA$102,470
Financial Manager$157,530Vallejo, CA$145,189
Human Resources Manager$163,560Vallejo, CA$150,747
Management Analyst$103,650Vallejo, CA$95,530
Project Management Specialist$106,520Vallejo, CA$98,175
Accountant or Auditor$95,800Vallejo, CA$88,295
Training and Development Specialist$72,750Vallejo, CA$67,051
Office and Administrative Support Supervisor$80,520Vallejo, CA$74,212

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.


Benicia at a Glance

MetricValueSource
Population26,861Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income$125,040Census 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 County1,711 workers, 345 establishmentsBLS QCEW 2024 annual

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited business administration schools are near Benicia, CA?

Accredited schools offering business administration programs near Benicia 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 business administration roles near Benicia?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying business administration-related roles near Benicia are: Human Resources Manager ($163,560), Financial Manager ($157,530), General and Operations Manager ($114,410). 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 Vallejo instead of Benicia?

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.

Is Benicia an affordable place to study business administration?

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.

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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Other Programs Available in Benicia

Compare every accredited online degree program with city-level data for Benicia:

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.