Best Online Education Programs in Yorba Linda, CA (2026)

Yorba Linda, California has 5 accredited schools offering education programs, with tuition ranging from $6,813 to $18,698 per year for indexed programs. Yorba Linda has a population of about 67,407. Median household income is $152,060 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 56.2% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA metro area, the top-earning education-related role is Education Administrator, K-12 at a median $161,590 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).


Closest Education Schools to Yorba Linda

The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer education programs near Yorba Linda, ranked by BOC Score and straight-line distance from Yorba Linda 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 Yorba Linda. Advertising never affects these rankings. Read the full methodology.

#1

Hope International University

Fullerton, CA 6.5 miles from Yorba Linda BOC Score 32.3
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 46%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $49,697
Avg net price $29,310/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 61%
  • Programs offered: 8

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#2

California State University-Fullerton

Fullerton, CA 6.7 miles from Yorba Linda 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

#3

Bethesda University

Anaheim, CA 10.3 miles from Yorba Linda BOC Score 38.2
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 16%
Avg net price $11,097/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 49%
  • Programs offered: 5

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#4

Santa Ana College

Santa Ana, CA 11.3 miles from Yorba Linda 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

#5

California State Polytechnic University-Pomona

Pomona, CA 12.2 miles from Yorba Linda BOC Score 86.7
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
  • Accredited
Acceptance rate 75%
Graduation rate 68%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $71,902
Avg net price $11,531/yr
Tuition
In‑state$7,780
Out‑of‑state$20,380
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 88%
  • Programs offered: 23

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

#6

Biola University

La Mirada, CA 14.0 miles from Yorba Linda 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
TuitionContact school for pricing
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 85%
  • Programs offered: 26

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#7

University of La Verne

La Verne, CA 14.6 miles from Yorba Linda BOC Score 62.5
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
  • Accredited
Acceptance rate 71%
Graduation rate 64%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $65,464
Avg net price $20,161/yr
Tuition
In‑state$49,470
Out‑of‑state$49,470
Contact
Key stats
  • Retention rate: 70%
  • Programs offered: 30

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

#8

Westcliff University

Irvine, CA 14.7 miles from Yorba Linda BOC Score 51.4
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 67%
Avg net price $35,426/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 73%
  • Programs offered: 24

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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


Education Wages Near Yorba Linda

Yorba Linda 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)
Secondary School Teacher$100,960Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA$88,873
Elementary School Teacher$101,860Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA$89,665
Middle School Teacher$98,370Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA$86,593
Education Teacher, Postsecondary$105,730Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA$93,072
Education Administrator, K-12$161,590Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA$142,245
Education Administrator, Postsecondary$125,230Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA$110,238
Tutor$45,400Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA$39,965
Educational and Career Counselor$79,000Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA$69,542

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.


Yorba Linda at a Glance

MetricValueSource
Population67,407Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income$152,060Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+56.2%Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Regional Price Parity (US=100)113.6 (above U.S. average)BEA RPP 2024
Education-related employment in Orange County35,514 workers, 2,068 establishmentsBLS QCEW 2024 annual

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited education schools are near Yorba Linda, CA?

Accredited schools offering education programs near Yorba Linda 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 education roles near Yorba Linda?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying education-related roles near Yorba Linda are: Education Administrator, K-12 ($161,590), Education Administrator, Postsecondary ($125,230), Education Teacher, Postsecondary ($105,730). 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 Placentia instead of Yorba Linda?

Placentia, CA is 4.8 miles from Yorba Linda 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 Yorba Linda an affordable place to study education?

Yorba Linda’s median household income of $152,060 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Yorba Linda 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 Yorba Linda

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

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.