West Covina, California has a population of about 107,436. The city’s median household income is $98,570 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 29.8% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. Our directory has 141 accredited schools offering business administration programs near West Covina, with tuition ranging from $1,388 to $22,672 per year for indexed programs. In the Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA metro area, the top-earning business administration-related role is Financial Manager at a median $171,920 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2024).
The 10 accredited institutions below are the closest among the 141 schools in our directory that offer business administration programs near West Covina. Distances are calculated from West Covina city center.
| School | City | Distance | Tuition | Online |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| InterCoast Colleges-West Covina | West Covina, CA | 1.5 mi | Contact school for pricing | – |
| Mt San Antonio College | Walnut, CA | 3.7 mi | Contact school for pricing | – |
| Latin American Bible Institute | La Puente, CA | 4.8 mi | Contact school for pricing | – |
| Premiere Career College | Irwindale, CA | 4.9 mi | Contact school for pricing | – |
| California State Polytechnic University-Pomona | Pomona, CA | 5.1 mi | $7,439 - $22,672 | – |
| Azusa Pacific University | Azusa, CA | 5.3 mi | Contact school for pricing | – |
| Life Pacific University | San Dimas, CA | 5.6 mi | Contact school for pricing | – |
| Citrus College | Glendora, CA | 5.7 mi | Contact school for pricing | – |
| Los Angeles Pacific University | San Dimas, CA | 6.1 mi | Contact school for pricing | ✓ |
| Rio Hondo College | Whittier, CA | 7.4 mi | $1,388 - $19,308 | – |
Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all California schools on the California business administration page.
West Covina is part of the Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA metro area (BLS area code 31080). 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 | $127,610 | Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA | $112,333 |
| Administrative Services Manager | $119,610 | Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA | $105,290 |
| Financial Manager | $171,920 | Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA | $151,338 |
| Human Resources Manager | $161,970 | Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA | $142,579 |
| Management Analyst | $107,470 | Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA | $94,604 |
| Project Management Specialist | $103,820 | Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA | $91,391 |
| Accountant or Auditor | $93,890 | Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA | $82,650 |
| Training and Development Specialist | $73,350 | Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA | $64,569 |
| Office and Administrative Support Supervisor | $74,760 | Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA | $65,810 |
Source: BLS, May 2024 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.
| Metric | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 107,436 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003) |
| Median household income | $98,570 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013) |
| Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ | 29.8% | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003) |
| Regional Price Parity (US=100) | 113.6 (above U.S. average) | BEA RPP 2024 |
| Business Administration-related employment in Los Angeles County | 190,310 workers, 24,130 establishments | BLS QCEW 2024 annual |
Our directory has 141 accredited schools offering business administration programs near West Covina. The closest is InterCoast Colleges-West Covina in West Covina, CA (1.5 miles), and the farthest in our top picks is Rio Hondo College (7.4 miles). 1 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.
Based on BLS OEWS May 2024 wage data, the top-paying business administration-related roles near West Covina are: Financial Manager ($171,920), Human Resources Manager ($161,970), General and Operations Manager ($127,610). These reflect MSA-level medians where published, with California statewide fallback for occupations not reported at the metro level.
La Puente, CA is 2.9 miles from West Covina 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.
West Covina’s median household income of $98,570 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in West Covina while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and California public universities often offer reduced in-state online tuition.
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Data verified: May 5, 2026. Salary, employment, and tuition figures on this page are sourced from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (OEWS May 2024; 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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