Best Online Communications Programs in Stanton, CA (2026)

Stanton, California has 5 accredited schools offering communications programs, with tuition ranging from $1,180 to $12,375 per year for indexed programs. Stanton has a population of about 38,639. Median household income is $81,455 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 22.0% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA metro area, the top-earning communications-related role is Public Relations Manager at a median $163,830 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).


Closest Communications Schools to Stanton

The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer communications programs near Stanton, ranked by BOC Score and straight-line distance from Stanton 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:

  • 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 Stanton. Advertising never affects these rankings. Read the full methodology.

#1

Cypress College

Cypress, CA 2.6 miles from Stanton BOC Score 49.5
  • 4 year
Graduation rate 30%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $43,533
Avg net price $4,606/yr
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 63

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#2

Santa Ana College

Santa Ana, CA 6.7 miles from Stanton BOC Score 65.7
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
  • Accredited
Graduation rate 31%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $43,552
Avg net price $3,133/yr
Tuition
In‑state$1,180
Out‑of‑state$10,756
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 100%
  • Programs offered: 70

Source:Accreditor: Western Association of Schools and Colleges Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior CollegesIPEDSCollege Scorecard

#3

California State University-Long Beach

Long Beach, CA 7.0 miles from Stanton BOC Score 86.2
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
  • Accredited
Acceptance rate 46%
Graduation rate 69%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $64,403
Avg net price $10,440/yr
Tuition
In‑state$7,350
Out‑of‑state$19,950
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 86%
  • Programs offered: 41

Source:Accreditor: Western Association of Schools and Colleges Senior Colleges and University CommissionIPEDSCollege Scorecard

#4

Biola University

La Mirada, CA 7.5 miles from Stanton BOC Score 61.2
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 70%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $56,778
Avg net price $31,495/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 85%
  • Programs offered: 26

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#5

California State University-Fullerton

Fullerton, CA 8.5 miles from Stanton BOC Score 85.3
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
  • Accredited
Acceptance rate 91%
Graduation rate 70%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $62,951
Avg net price $6,555/yr
Tuition
In‑state$7,470
Out‑of‑state$20,070
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 84%
  • Programs offered: 27

Source:Accreditor: Western Association of Schools and Colleges Senior Colleges and University CommissionIPEDSCollege Scorecard

#6

Vanguard University of Southern California

Costa Mesa, CA 10.9 miles from Stanton BOC Score 58.8
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 63%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $59,541
Avg net price $21,241/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 72%
  • Programs offered: 20

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#7

Westcliff University

Irvine, CA 11.5 miles from Stanton BOC Score 51.4
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 67%
Avg net price $35,426/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 73%
  • Programs offered: 24

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#8

Chapman University

Orange, CA 13.2 miles from Stanton BOC Score 61.4
  • 4 year
Graduation rate 82%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $70,070
Avg net price $46,555/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 91%
  • Programs offered: 29

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all California schools on the California communications page.


Communications Wages Near Stanton

Stanton 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.

OccupationMedian WageSourceCOL-Adjusted (US=100)
Public Relations Specialist$79,860Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA$70,299
Public Relations Manager$163,830Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA$144,217
News Analyst, Reporter and JournalistN/ACA statewide
Market Research Analyst and Marketing Specialist$82,990Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA$73,055

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.


Stanton at a Glance

MetricValueSource
Population38,639Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income$81,455Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+22.0%Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Regional Price Parity (US=100)113.6 (above U.S. average)BEA RPP 2024

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited communications schools are near Stanton, CA?

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering communications programs near Stanton. The closest is Cypress College in Cypress, CA (2.6 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Coastline Community College (6.9 miles). 3 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying communications roles near Stanton?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying communications-related roles near Stanton are: Public Relations Manager ($163,830), Market Research Analyst and Marketing Specialist ($82,990), Public Relations Specialist ($79,860). 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 Garden Grove instead of Stanton?

Garden Grove, CA is 2.4 miles from Stanton and has its own set of local communications programs – see the city’s page. For online programs, distance matters less; for hybrid or in-person formats, comparing both can help.

Is Stanton an affordable place to study communications?

Stanton’s median household income of $81,455 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Stanton 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 Stanton

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

Data verified: July 30, 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.