Soledad, California has 5 accredited schools offering business administration programs, with tuition ranging from $1,404 to $12,050 per year for indexed programs. Soledad has a population of about 24,476. Median household income is $93,204 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 6.9% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Salinas, CA metro area, the top-earning business administration-related role is Financial Manager at a median $153,370 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).
Closest Business Administration Schools to Soledad
The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer business administration programs near Soledad, ranked by BOC Score and straight-line distance from Soledad 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 Soledad.
Advertising never affects these rankings. Read the full methodology.
Acceptance rate
97%
Graduation rate
61%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$59,247
Avg net price
$13,663/yr
TuitionIn‑state$7,779
Out‑of‑state$20,379
Key stats- Retention rate: 80%
- Programs offered: 12
Source:Accreditor: Western Association of Schools and Colleges Senior Colleges and University Commission · IPEDS · College Scorecard
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Source:IPEDS · College Scorecard
Graduation rate
78%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$78,988
Avg net price
$13,760/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
Key stats- Retention rate: 87%
- Programs offered: 40
Source:IPEDS · College Scorecard
Graduation rate
90%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$109,183
Avg net price
$50,062/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
Key stats- Retention rate: 94%
- Programs offered: 25
Source:IPEDS · College Scorecard
Graduation rate
50%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$51,017
Avg net price
$27,815/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
Key stats- Retention rate: 64%
- Programs offered: 8
Source:IPEDS · College Scorecard
Graduation rate
25%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$57,072
Avg net price
$7,653/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
Source:IPEDS · College Scorecard
TuitionContact school for pricing
Key stats- Retention rate: 76%
- Programs offered: 1
Source:IPEDS · College Scorecard
Graduation rate
70%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$63,188
Avg net price
$6,067/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
Key stats- Retention rate: 81%
- Programs offered: 20
Source:IPEDS · College Scorecard
Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all California schools on the California business administration page.
Business Administration Wages Near Soledad
Soledad is part of the Salinas, CA metro area (BLS area code 41500). 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 | $105,680 | Salinas, CA | $96,954 |
| Administrative Services Manager | $104,660 | Salinas, CA | $96,018 |
| Financial Manager | $153,370 | Salinas, CA | $140,706 |
| Human Resources Manager | $150,390 | Salinas, CA | $137,972 |
| Management Analyst | $102,640 | Salinas, CA | $94,165 |
| Project Management Specialist | $102,400 | Salinas, CA | $93,945 |
| Accountant or Auditor | $83,810 | Salinas, CA | $76,890 |
| Training and Development Specialist | $66,030 | Salinas, CA | $60,578 |
| Office and Administrative Support Supervisor | $74,010 | Salinas, CA | $67,899 |
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.
Soledad at a Glance
| Metric | Value | Source |
|---|
| Population | 24,476 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003) |
| Median household income | $93,204 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013) |
| Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ | 6.9% | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003) |
| Regional Price Parity (US=100) | 109.0 (above U.S. average) | BEA RPP 2024 |
| Business Administration-related employment in Monterey County | 2,034 workers, 430 establishments | BLS QCEW 2024 annual |
Other Soledad-Area Cities With Business Administration Programs
- Salinas, CA – 23.3 mi away (193,126 pop)
- Hollister, CA – 28.7 mi away (45,496 pop)
- Seaside, CA – 29.2 mi away (118,670 pop)
- Marina, CA – 29.7 mi away (21,688 pop)
- Monterey, CA – 31.6 mi away (28,454 pop)
Frequently Asked Questions
How many accredited business administration schools are near Soledad, CA?
Accredited schools offering business administration programs near Soledad 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 Soledad?
Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying business administration-related roles near Soledad are: Financial Manager ($153,370), Human Resources Manager ($150,390), General and Operations Manager ($105,680). 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 Salinas instead of Soledad?
Salinas, CA is 23.3 miles from Soledad 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 Soledad an affordable place to study business administration?
Soledad’s median household income of $93,204 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Soledad 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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