Best Online Education Programs in Moreno Valley, CA (2026)

Moreno Valley, California has a population of about 210,378. The city’s median household income is $87,477 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 17.3% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. Our directory has 99 accredited schools offering education programs near Moreno Valley, with tuition ranging from $1,420 to $70,233 per year for indexed programs. In the Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA metro area, the top-earning education-related role is Education Administrator, K-12 at a median $160,750 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2024).


Closest Education Schools to Moreno Valley

The 10 accredited institutions below are the closest among the 99 schools in our directory that offer education programs near Moreno Valley. Distances are calculated from Moreno Valley city center.

SchoolCityDistanceTuitionOnline
Moreno Valley CollegeMoreno Valley, CA2.6 miContact school for pricing
University of California-RiversideRiverside, CA7.8 mi$14,170 - $44,947
Loma Linda UniversityLoma Linda, CA9.3 miContact school for pricing
University of RedlandsRedlands, CA9.9 mi$57,614 - $70,233
Riverside City CollegeRiverside, CA10.8 mi$1,420 - $12,427
California Baptist UniversityRiverside, CA12.7 miContact school for pricing
San Bernardino Valley CollegeSan Bernardino, CA12.8 miContact school for pricing
Mt San Jacinto Community College DistrictSan Jacinto, CA15.7 miContact school for pricing
La Sierra UniversityRiverside, CA17.0 miContact school for pricing
California State University-San BernardinoSan Bernardino, CA19.1 mi$7,675 - $19,555

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


Education Wages Near Moreno Valley

Moreno Valley is part of the Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA metro area (BLS area code 40140). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to California statewide.

OccupationMedian WageSourceCOL-Adjusted (US=100)
Secondary School Teacher$97,910Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA$92,021
Elementary School Teacher$97,560Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA$91,692
Middle School Teacher$104,990Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA$98,675
Education Teacher, Postsecondary$103,170Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA$96,964
Education Administrator, K-12$160,750Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA$151,081
Education Administrator, Postsecondary$129,330Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA$121,551
Tutor$44,150Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA$41,494
Educational and Career Counselor$99,540Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA$93,553

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.


Moreno Valley at a Glance

MetricValueSource
Population210,378Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income$87,477Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+17.3%Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Regional Price Parity (US=100)106.4 (above U.S. average)BEA RPP 2024
Education-related employment in Riverside County10,044 workers, 612 establishmentsBLS QCEW 2024 annual

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited education schools are near Moreno Valley, CA?

Our directory has 99 accredited schools offering education programs near Moreno Valley. The closest is Moreno Valley College in Moreno Valley, CA (2.6 miles), and the farthest in our top picks is California State University-San Bernardino (19.1 miles). 0 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying education roles near Moreno Valley?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2024 wage data, the top-paying education-related roles near Moreno Valley are: Education Administrator, K-12 ($160,750), Education Administrator, Postsecondary ($129,330), Middle School Teacher ($104,990). 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 Loma Linda instead of Moreno Valley?

Loma Linda, CA is 8.7 miles from Moreno Valley and has its own set of local education programs – see the city’s page. For online programs, distance matters less; for hybrid or in-person formats, comparing both can help.

Is Moreno Valley an affordable place to study education?

Moreno Valley’s median household income of $87,477 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Moreno Valley 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.


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.