Best FinTech Schools Near La Canada Flintridge, CA (2026)

La Canada Flintridge, California has 62 accredited schools offering financial technology programs, with tuition ranging from $1,180 to $72,097 per year for indexed programs. La Canada Flintridge has a population of about 20,094. Median household income is $221,451 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 75.5% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA metro area, the top-earning financial technology-related role is Software Developer at a median $160,920 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).


Closest Financial Technology Schools to La Canada Flintridge

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

#1

University of the People

Pasadena, CA 5.6 miles from La Canada Flintridge BOC Score 36.7
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 17%
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 79%
  • Programs offered: 7

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#2

Platt College-Los Angeles

Alhambra, CA 9.3 miles from La Canada Flintridge BOC Score 54.3
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
  • Accredited
Graduation rate 63%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $40,669
Avg net price $27,551/yr
Tuition
In‑state$14,922
Out‑of‑state$14,922
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 16

Source:Accreditor: Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and CollegesIPEDSCollege Scorecard

#3

California State University-Los Angeles

Los Angeles, CA 10.1 miles from La Canada Flintridge BOC Score 73.0
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
  • Accredited
Acceptance rate 91%
Graduation rate 53%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $59,211
Avg net price $3,967/yr
Tuition
In‑state$7,160
Out‑of‑state$19,760
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 72%
  • Programs offered: 33

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

#4

University of Southern California

Los Angeles, CA 13.5 miles from La Canada Flintridge BOC Score 80.2
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 93%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $92,498
Avg net price $32,740/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 96%
  • Programs offered: 68

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#5

Rio Hondo College

Whittier, CA 16.3 miles from La Canada Flintridge BOC Score 59.2
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
  • Accredited
Graduation rate 26%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $44,950
Avg net price $14,379/yr
Tuition
In‑state$1,388
Out‑of‑state$9,884
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 100%
  • Programs offered: 63

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

#6

West Los Angeles College

Culver City, CA 17.8 miles from La Canada Flintridge BOC Score 59.2
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 18%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $38,537
Avg net price $9,634/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 100%
  • Programs offered: 43

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#7

California State University-Northridge

Northridge, CA 18.8 miles from La Canada Flintridge BOC Score 75.1
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
  • Accredited
Acceptance rate 93%
Graduation rate 57%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $59,115
Avg net price $7,021/yr
Tuition
In‑state$7,458
Out‑of‑state$20,058
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 74%
  • Programs offered: 43

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

#8

Santa Monica College

Santa Monica, CA 20.4 miles from La Canada Flintridge BOC Score 63.0
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 28%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $42,193
Avg net price $2,779/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 46

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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


Financial Technology Wages Near La Canada Flintridge

La Canada Flintridge 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)
Financial and Investment Analyst$102,260Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA$90,018
Software Developer$160,920Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA$141,655
Data Scientist$129,740Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA$114,208

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.


La Canada Flintridge at a Glance

MetricValueSource
Population20,094Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income$221,451Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+75.5%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 financial technology schools are near La Canada Flintridge, CA?

Our directory has 62 accredited schools offering financial technology programs near La Canada Flintridge. The closest is Glendale Community College in Glendale, CA (3.3 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Rio Hondo College (16.2 miles). 7 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying financial technology roles near La Canada Flintridge?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying financial technology-related roles near La Canada Flintridge are: Software Developer ($160,920), Data Scientist ($129,740), Financial and Investment Analyst ($102,260). 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 Glendale instead of La Canada Flintridge?

Glendale, CA is 3.3 miles from La Canada Flintridge and has its own set of local financial technology programs – see the city’s page. For online programs, distance matters less; for hybrid or in-person formats, comparing both can help.

Is La Canada Flintridge an affordable place to study financial technology?

La Canada Flintridge’s median household income of $221,451 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in La Canada Flintridge 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 La Canada Flintridge

Compare every accredited online degree program with city-level data for La Canada Flintridge:

Data verified: August 11, 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.