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

Riverbank, California has 5 accredited schools offering business administration programs, with tuition ranging from $14,760 to $20,286 per year for indexed programs. Riverbank has a population of about 24,881. Median household income is $90,216 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 19.5% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Modesto, CA metro area, the top-earning business administration-related role is Financial Manager at a median $160,180 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).


Closest Business Administration Schools to Riverbank

The 5 accredited institutions below are the closest among the 5 schools in our directory that offer business administration programs near Riverbank. Distances are calculated from Riverbank city center.

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 Riverbank. Advertising never affects these rankings. Read the full methodology.

#1

Modesto Junior College

Modesto, CA 6.4 miles from Riverbank BOC Score64.3
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#2

Stellar Career College

Modesto, CA 6.7 miles from Riverbank BOC Score55.9
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#3

San Joaquin Delta College

Stockton, CA 27.8 miles from Riverbank BOC Score66.6
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#4

Humphreys University-Stockton and Modesto Campuses

Stockton, CA 28.4 miles from Riverbank BOC Score58.4
Published tuition$14,760 - $20,286
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#5

Columbia College

Sonora, CA 36.7 miles from Riverbank BOC Score32.3
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Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all California schools on the California business administration page.


Business Administration Wages Near Riverbank

Riverbank is part of the Modesto, CA metro area (BLS area code 33700). 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$104,330Modesto, CA$100,221
Administrative Services Manager$111,190Modesto, CA$106,811
Financial Manager$160,180Modesto, CA$153,871
Human Resources Manager$153,630Modesto, CA$147,579
Management Analyst$96,120Modesto, CA$92,334
Project Management Specialist$102,490Modesto, CA$98,453
Accountant or Auditor$83,560Modesto, CA$80,269
Training and Development Specialist$74,220Modesto, CA$71,297
Office and Administrative Support Supervisor$74,140Modesto, CA$71,220

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.


Riverbank at a Glance

MetricValueSource
Population24,881Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income$90,216Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+19.5%Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Regional Price Parity (US=100)104.1 (above U.S. average)BEA RPP 2024
Business Administration-related employment in Stanislaus County3,350 workers, 390 establishmentsBLS QCEW 2024 annual

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Frequently Asked Questions

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

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering business administration programs near Riverbank. The closest is Modesto Junior College in Modesto, CA (6.4 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Columbia College (36.7 miles). 3 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying business administration roles near Riverbank?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying business administration-related roles near Riverbank are: Financial Manager ($160,180), Human Resources Manager ($153,630), Administrative Services Manager ($111,190). 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 Oakdale instead of Riverbank?

Oakdale, CA is 5.7 miles from Riverbank 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 Riverbank an affordable place to study business administration?

Riverbank’s median household income of $90,216 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Riverbank 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 Riverbank

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

Data verified: June 11, 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.