West Covina, California has 71 accredited schools offering financial technology programs, with tuition ranging from $1,150 to $67,980 per year for indexed programs. West Covina has a population of about 107,436. Median household income is $98,570 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 29.8% 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 West Covina
The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer financial technology programs near West Covina, ranked by BOC Score and straight-line distance from West Covina 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:
BOCSCORE
- 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 West Covina.
Advertising never affects these rankings. Read the full methodology.
Acceptance rate
75%
Graduation rate
68%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$71,902
Avg net price
$11,531/yr
TuitionIn‑state$7,780
Out‑of‑state$20,380
Key stats- Retention rate: 88%
- Programs offered: 23
Source:Accreditor: Western Association of Schools and Colleges Senior Colleges and University Commission · IPEDS · College Scorecard
Graduation rate
26%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$44,950
Avg net price
$14,379/yr
TuitionIn‑state$1,388
Out‑of‑state$9,884
Key stats- Retention rate: 100%
- Programs offered: 63
Source:Accreditor: Western Association of Schools and Colleges Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges · IPEDS · College Scorecard
Acceptance rate
71%
Graduation rate
64%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$65,464
Avg net price
$20,161/yr
TuitionIn‑state$49,470
Out‑of‑state$49,470
Key stats- Retention rate: 70%
- Programs offered: 30
Source:Accreditor: Western Association of Schools and Colleges Senior Colleges and University Commission · IPEDS · College Scorecard
Acceptance rate
91%
Graduation rate
70%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$62,951
Avg net price
$6,555/yr
TuitionIn‑state$7,470
Out‑of‑state$20,070
Key stats- Retention rate: 84%
- Programs offered: 27
Source:Accreditor: Western Association of Schools and Colleges Senior Colleges and University Commission · IPEDS · College Scorecard
Graduation rate
92%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$104,736
Avg net price
$28,849/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
Key stats- Retention rate: 97%
- Programs offered: 7
Source:IPEDS · College Scorecard
Graduation rate
63%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$40,669
Avg net price
$27,551/yr
TuitionIn‑state$14,922
Out‑of‑state$14,922
Source:Accreditor: Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges · IPEDS · College Scorecard
TuitionContact school for pricing
Key stats- Retention rate: 79%
- Programs offered: 7
Source:IPEDS · College Scorecard
Acceptance rate
91%
Graduation rate
53%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$59,211
Avg net price
$3,967/yr
TuitionIn‑state$7,160
Out‑of‑state$19,760
Key stats- Retention rate: 72%
- Programs offered: 33
Source:Accreditor: Western Association of Schools and Colleges Senior Colleges and University Commission · IPEDS · College Scorecard
Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all California schools on the California financial technology page.
Financial Technology Wages Near West Covina
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) |
|---|
| Financial and Investment Analyst | $102,260 | Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA | $90,018 |
| Software Developer | $160,920 | Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA | $141,655 |
| Data Scientist | $129,740 | Los 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.
West Covina at a Glance
| 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 |
Other West Covina-Area Cities With Financial Technology Programs
- La Puente, CA – 2.9 mi away (40,377 pop)
- Covina, CA – 2.9 mi away (48,549 pop)
- Walnut, CA – 3.3 mi away (30,047 pop)
- Baldwin Park, CA – 4.0 mi away (76,464 pop)
- Azusa, CA – 5.7 mi away (49,628 pop)
Frequently Asked Questions
How many accredited financial technology schools are near West Covina, CA?
Our directory has 71 accredited schools offering financial technology programs near West Covina. The closest is Mt San Antonio College in Walnut, CA (3.7 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is East Los Angeles College (13.6 miles). 7 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.
What are the highest-paying financial technology roles near West Covina?
Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying financial technology-related roles near West Covina 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 La Puente instead of West Covina?
La Puente, CA is 2.9 miles from West Covina 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 West Covina an affordable place to study financial technology?
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.
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.
Learn More About Financial Technology Programs
Other Programs Available in West Covina
Compare every accredited online degree program with city-level data for West Covina:
- Business Development programs in West Covina, CA
- Construction Management programs in West Covina, CA
- Economics programs in West Covina, CA
- Forensic Accounting programs in West Covina, CA
- Health Information Management programs in West Covina, CA
- Hospitality Management programs in West Covina, CA
- International Business programs in West Covina, CA
- Organizational Leadership programs in West Covina, CA
- Management Information Systems programs in West Covina, CA
- Nonprofit Management programs in West Covina, CA
- Operations Management programs in West Covina, CA
- Public Administration programs in West Covina, CA
- Real Estate programs in West Covina, CA
- Recreation Management programs in West Covina, CA
- Retail Management programs in West Covina, CA
- Risk Management programs in West Covina, CA
- Statistics programs in West Covina, CA
- Taxation programs in West Covina, CA
- Corrections programs in West Covina, CA
- Crime Analysis programs in West Covina, CA
- Criminal Justice Administration programs in West Covina, CA
- Criminology programs in West Covina, CA
- Cybercrime programs in West Covina, CA
- Emergency Management programs in West Covina, CA
- Fire Science programs in West Covina, CA
- Forensic Science programs in West Covina, CA
- Legal Services programs in West Covina, CA
- Legal Studies programs in West Covina, CA
- Paralegal programs in West Covina, CA
- Security Management programs in West Covina, CA
- Cloud Computing programs in West Covina, CA
- Computer Engineering programs in West Covina, CA
- Innovation programs in West Covina, CA
- Mobile App Development programs in West Covina, CA
- Software Development programs in West Covina, CA
- User Experience programs in West Covina, CA
- Web Development programs in West Covina, CA
- Artificial Intelligence programs in West Covina, CA
- Machine Learning programs in West Covina, CA
- Supply Chain Management programs in West Covina, CA
- Data Analytics programs in West Covina, CA
- Public Health programs in West Covina, CA
- Human Resources programs in West Covina, CA
- Project Management programs in West Covina, CA
- Special Education programs in West Covina, CA
- Homeland Security programs in West Covina, CA
- Marketing programs in West Covina, CA
- Finance programs in West Covina, CA
- Kinesiology programs in West Covina, CA
- Sports Management programs in West Covina, CA
- Early Childhood Education programs in West Covina, CA
- Elementary Education programs in West Covina, CA
- Biology programs in West Covina, CA
- Communications programs in West Covina, CA
- Graphic Design programs in West Covina, CA
- Human Services programs in West Covina, CA
- MBA programs in West Covina, CA
- Criminal Justice programs in West Covina, CA
- Nursing programs in West Covina, CA
- Business Administration programs in West Covina, CA
- Computer Science programs in West Covina, CA
- Psychology programs in West Covina, CA
- Education programs in West Covina, CA
- Engineering programs in West Covina, CA
- Technology programs in West Covina, CA
- Liberal Arts programs in West Covina, CA
- Healthcare programs in West Covina, CA
- Cybersecurity programs in West Covina, CA
- Accounting programs in West Covina, CA
- Healthcare Administration programs in West Covina, CA
- Social Work programs in West Covina, CA
- Counseling programs in West Covina, CA
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.
← Back to Best FinTech Schools in California: Online Programs (2026)
