Colton, California has 5 accredited schools offering business administration programs, with tuition ranging from $1,420 to $70,233 per year for indexed programs. Colton has a population of about 53,798. Median household income is $69,581 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 16.7% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA metro area, the top-earning business administration-related role is Financial Manager at a median $160,230 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).
Closest Business Administration Schools to Colton
The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer business administration programs near Colton, ranked by BOC Score and straight-line distance from Colton 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 Colton.
Advertising never affects these rankings. Read the full methodology.
Acceptance rate
76%
Graduation rate
76%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$67,699
Avg net price
$14,304/yr
TuitionIn‑state$15,606
Out‑of‑state$49,806
Key stats- Retention rate: 88%
- Programs offered: 14
Source:Accreditor: Western Association of Schools and Colleges Senior Colleges and University Commission · IPEDS · College Scorecard
Graduation rate
42%
Avg net price
$21,379/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
Key stats- Retention rate: 65%
- Programs offered: 1
Source:IPEDS · College Scorecard
Graduation rate
61%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$40,669
Avg net price
$21,889/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
Source:IPEDS · College Scorecard
Acceptance rate
94%
Graduation rate
55%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$59,977
Avg net price
$4,564/yr
TuitionIn‑state$8,093
Out‑of‑state$20,693
Key stats- Retention rate: 79%
- Programs offered: 38
Source:Accreditor: Western Association of Schools and Colleges Senior Colleges and University Commission · IPEDS · College Scorecard
Acceptance rate
83%
Graduation rate
69%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$72,690
Avg net price
$30,031/yr
TuitionIn‑state$60,878
Out‑of‑state$60,878
Key stats- Retention rate: 83%
- Programs offered: 24
Source:Accreditor: Western Association of Schools and Colleges Senior Colleges and University Commission · IPEDS · College Scorecard
Graduation rate
62%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$61,504
Avg net price
$26,285/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
Key stats- Retention rate: 74%
- Programs offered: 46
Source:IPEDS · College Scorecard
Graduation rate
31%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$42,553
Avg net price
$11,331/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
Source:IPEDS · College Scorecard
Graduation rate
52%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$61,824
Avg net price
$45,566/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
Key stats- Retention rate: 80%
- Programs offered: 26
Source:IPEDS · College Scorecard
Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all California schools on the California business administration page.
Business Administration Wages Near Colton
Colton is part of the Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA metro area (BLS area code 40140). 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 | $102,260 | Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA | $96,109 |
| Administrative Services Manager | $103,790 | Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA | $97,547 |
| Financial Manager | $160,230 | Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA | $150,592 |
| Human Resources Manager | $139,010 | Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA | $130,648 |
| Management Analyst | $87,910 | Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA | $82,622 |
| Project Management Specialist | $100,770 | Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA | $94,709 |
| Accountant or Auditor | $83,920 | Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA | $78,872 |
| Training and Development Specialist | $60,010 | Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA | $56,400 |
| Office and Administrative Support Supervisor | $73,640 | Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA | $69,211 |
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.
Colton at a Glance
| Metric | Value | Source |
|---|
| Population | 53,798 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003) |
| Median household income | $69,581 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013) |
| Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ | 16.7% | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003) |
| Regional Price Parity (US=100) | 106.4 (above U.S. average) | BEA RPP 2024 |
| Business Administration-related employment in San Bernardino County | 14,564 workers, 2,056 establishments | BLS QCEW 2024 annual |
Other Colton-Area Cities With Business Administration Programs
- Loma Linda, CA – 4.3 mi away (24,129 pop)
- Rialto, CA – 5.4 mi away (103,314 pop)
- San Bernardino, CA – 6.3 mi away (216,239 pop)
- Fontana, CA – 8.2 mi away (209,665 pop)
- Redlands, CA – 8.8 mi away (71,288 pop)
Frequently Asked Questions
How many accredited business administration schools are near Colton, CA?
Accredited schools offering business administration programs near Colton 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 Colton?
Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying business administration-related roles near Colton are: Financial Manager ($160,230), Human Resources Manager ($139,010), Administrative Services Manager ($103,790). 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 Loma Linda instead of Colton?
Loma Linda, CA is 4.3 miles from Colton 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 Colton an affordable place to study business administration?
Colton’s median household income of $69,581 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Colton 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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