Lemon Grove, California has 5 accredited schools offering business administration programs. Lemon Grove has a population of about 27,489. Median household income is $79,278 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 20.3% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA metro area, the top-earning business administration-related role is Financial Manager at a median $174,210 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).
Closest Business Administration Schools to Lemon Grove
The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer business administration programs near Lemon Grove, ranked by BOC Score and straight-line distance from Lemon Grove 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 Lemon Grove.
Advertising never affects these rankings. Read the full methodology.
Acceptance rate
36%
Graduation rate
77%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$64,909
Avg net price
$15,364/yr
TuitionIn‑state$8,728
Out‑of‑state$21,328
Key stats- Retention rate: 90%
- Programs offered: 57
Source:Accreditor: Western Association of Schools and Colleges Senior Colleges and University Commission · IPEDS · College Scorecard
Graduation rate
18%
Avg net price
$12,480/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
Key stats- Retention rate: 70%
- Programs offered: 1
Source:IPEDS · College Scorecard
TuitionIn‑state$13,774
Out‑of‑state$13,774
Key stats- Retention rate: 94%
- Programs offered: 5
Source:Accreditor: Distance Education Accrediting Commission · IPEDS · College Scorecard
Graduation rate
14%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$80,980
TuitionIn‑state$6,780
Out‑of‑state$6,780
Source:Accreditor: Western Association of Schools and Colleges Senior Colleges and University Commission · IPEDS · College Scorecard
Graduation rate
41%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$49,766
Avg net price
$992/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
Key stats- Retention rate: 17%
- Programs offered: 11
Source:IPEDS · College Scorecard
Graduation rate
42%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$67,548
Avg net price
$22,878/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
Key stats- Retention rate: 53%
- Programs offered: 53
Source:IPEDS · College Scorecard
Graduation rate
38%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$48,414
TuitionContact school for pricing
Source:Accreditor: Western Association of Schools and Colleges Senior Colleges and University Commission · IPEDS · College Scorecard
Graduation rate
10%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$35,404
Avg net price
$31,266/yr
TuitionIn‑state$11,960
Out‑of‑state$11,960
Key stats- Retention rate: 33%
- Programs offered: 42
Source:Accreditor: Western Association of Schools and Colleges Senior Colleges and University Commission · IPEDS · College Scorecard
Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all California schools on the California business administration page.
Business Administration Wages Near Lemon Grove
Lemon Grove is part of the San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA metro area (BLS area code 41740). 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 | $119,600 | San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA | $106,881 |
| Administrative Services Manager | $122,000 | San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA | $109,026 |
| Financial Manager | $174,210 | San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA | $155,684 |
| Human Resources Manager | $163,190 | San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA | $145,836 |
| Management Analyst | $101,190 | San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA | $90,429 |
| Project Management Specialist | $117,460 | San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA | $104,969 |
| Accountant or Auditor | $96,340 | San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA | $86,095 |
| Training and Development Specialist | $75,670 | San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA | $67,623 |
| Office and Administrative Support Supervisor | $76,120 | San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA | $68,025 |
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.
Lemon Grove at a Glance
| Metric | Value | Source |
|---|
| Population | 27,489 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003) |
| Median household income | $79,278 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013) |
| Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ | 20.3% | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003) |
| Regional Price Parity (US=100) | 111.9 (above U.S. average) | BEA RPP 2024 |
| Business Administration-related employment in San Diego County | 58,091 workers, 8,126 establishments | BLS QCEW 2024 annual |
Other Lemon Grove-Area Cities With Business Administration Programs
- La Mesa, CA – 2.7 mi away (59,948 pop)
- National City, CA – 6.0 mi away (61,147 pop)
- El Cajon, CA – 6.4 mi away (103,768 pop)
- Chula Vista, CA – 7.3 mi away (267,172 pop)
- San Diego, CA – 8.5 mi away (3,181,172 pop)
Frequently Asked Questions
How many accredited business administration schools are near Lemon Grove, CA?
Accredited schools offering business administration programs near Lemon Grove 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 Lemon Grove?
Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying business administration-related roles near Lemon Grove are: Financial Manager ($174,210), Human Resources Manager ($163,190), Administrative Services Manager ($122,000). 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 La Mesa instead of Lemon Grove?
La Mesa, CA is 2.7 miles from Lemon Grove 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 Lemon Grove an affordable place to study business administration?
Lemon Grove’s median household income of $79,278 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Lemon Grove 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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