Best General Studies Schools Near Corcoran, CA (2026)

Updated September 5, 2026 BLS data College Scorecard On this page

Corcoran, California has 5 accredited schools offering general studies programs, with tuition ranging from $1,334 to $20,730 per year for indexed programs. Corcoran has a population of about 22,626. Median household income is $55,909 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 3.2% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Hanford-Corcoran, CA metro area, the top-earning general studies-related role is General and Operations Managers at a median $104,730 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).

Closest General Studies Schools to Corcoran

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

Ranked by BOC Score — U.S. Dept. of Education outcome data. Advertising never affects rankings.

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#1

Fresno Pacific University

Fresno, CA 45.4 miles from Corcoran
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
68.6 BOC Score
Graduation rate 65%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $58,896
Avg net price $13,630/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 75%
  • Programs offered: 52

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#2

Fresno City College

Fresno, CA 49.0 miles from Corcoran
  • 4 year
41.3 BOC Score
Graduation rate 25%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $37,361
Avg net price $8,069/yr
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 95

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#3

California State University-Fresno

Fresno, CA 51.2 miles from Corcoran
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
  • Accredited
78.5 BOC Score
Acceptance rate 95%
Graduation rate 56%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $61,244
Avg net price $7,000/yr
Tuition
In‑state$7,350
Out‑of‑state$19,950
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 80%
  • Programs offered: 96

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

#4

California State University-Bakersfield

Bakersfield, CA 56.9 miles from Corcoran
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
74.3 BOC Score
Graduation rate 64%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $59,009
Avg net price $5,652/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 79%
  • Programs offered: 45

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#5

Bakersfield College

Bakersfield, CA 57.1 miles from Corcoran
  • 4 year
24.0 BOC Score
Graduation rate 26%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $37,291
Avg net price $14,621/yr
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 82

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#6

Taft College

Taft, CA 64.9 miles from Corcoran
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
46.3 BOC Score
Graduation rate 11%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $38,861
Avg net price $2,823/yr
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 31

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#7

California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo

San Luis Obispo, CA 82.0 miles from Corcoran
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
89.2 BOC Score
Graduation rate 87%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $90,768
Avg net price $16,665/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 95%
  • Programs offered: 84

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#8

Westmont College

Santa Barbara, CA 113.1 miles from Corcoran
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
68.4 BOC Score
Graduation rate 72%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $64,778
Avg net price $29,053/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 86%
  • Programs offered: 27

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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

General Studies Wages Near Corcoran

Corcoran is part of the Hanford-Corcoran, CA metro area (BLS area code 25260). 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)
General and Operations Managers $104,730 Hanford-Corcoran, CA $103,081
Management Analysts $81,010 Hanford-Corcoran, CA $79,734
Human Resources Specialists $76,250 Hanford-Corcoran, CA $75,049
Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists $70,720 Hanford-Corcoran, CA $69,606
Writers and Authors $86,480 CA statewide $85,118
Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $102,010 Hanford-Corcoran, CA $100,404
First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers $69,520 Hanford-Corcoran, CA $68,425
Social and Community Service Managers $86,020 Hanford-Corcoran, CA $84,665

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.

Corcoran at a Glance

Metric Value Source
Population 22,626 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income $55,909 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ 3.2% Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Regional Price Parity (US=100) 101.6 (above U.S. average) BEA RPP 2024

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited general studies schools are near Corcoran, CA?

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering general studies programs near Corcoran. The closest is Lemoore College in Lemoore, CA (20.5 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Coalinga College (44.6 miles). 3 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying general studies roles near Corcoran?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying general studies-related roles near Corcoran are: General and Operations Managers ($104,730), Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education ($102,010), Writers and Authors ($86,480). 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 Tulare instead of Corcoran?

Tulare, CA is 14.7 miles from Corcoran and has its own set of local general studies programs – see the city’s page. For online programs, distance matters less; for hybrid or in-person formats, comparing both can help.

Is Corcoran an affordable place to study general studies?

Corcoran’s median household income of $55,909 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Corcoran 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 Corcoran

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

Data verified: September 5, 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.

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