Best General Studies Schools Near La Habra, CA (2026)

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

La Habra, California has 5 accredited schools offering general studies programs, with tuition ranging from $7,470 to $20,070 per year for indexed programs. La Habra has a population of about 62,233. Median household income is $98,158 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 29.7% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA metro area, the top-earning general studies-related role is General and Operations Managers at a median $125,830 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).

Closest General Studies Schools to La Habra

The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer general studies programs near La Habra, ranked by BOC Score and straight-line distance from La Habra 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 Habra. 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

Biola University

La Mirada, CA 3.9 miles from La Habra
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
61.2 BOC Score
Graduation rate 70%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $56,778
Avg net price $31,495/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 85%
  • Programs offered: 67

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#2

California State University-Fullerton

Fullerton, CA 4.9 miles from La Habra
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
  • Accredited
85.3 BOC Score
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: 78

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

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#3

Hope International University

Fullerton, CA 5.2 miles from La Habra
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
32.3 BOC Score
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: 15

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#4

Whittier College

Whittier, CA 5.8 miles from La Habra
  • 4 year
44.1 BOC Score
Graduation rate 67%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $59,492
Avg net price $25,757/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 58%
  • Programs offered: 37

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#5

Rio Hondo College

Whittier, CA 7.9 miles from La Habra
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
  • Accredited
59.2 BOC Score
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: 90

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

#6

Cypress College

Cypress, CA 8.1 miles from La Habra
  • 4 year
49.5 BOC Score
Graduation rate 30%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $43,533
Avg net price $4,606/yr
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 84

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#7

Chapman University

Orange, CA 10.9 miles from La Habra
  • 4 year
61.4 BOC Score
Graduation rate 82%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $70,070
Avg net price $46,555/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 91%
  • Programs offered: 77

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#8

University of the West

Rosemead, CA 11.1 miles from La Habra
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
  • Accredited
61.8 BOC Score
Acceptance rate 100%
Graduation rate 33%
Avg net price $6,845/yr
Tuition
In‑state$15,446
Out‑of‑state$15,446
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 55%
  • Programs offered: 8

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

La Habra 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)
General and Operations Managers $125,830 Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA $110,766
Management Analysts $104,930 Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA $92,368
Human Resources Specialists $80,220 Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA $70,616
Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists $82,990 Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA $73,055
Writers and Authors $77,250 Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA $68,002
Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $100,960 Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA $88,873
First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers $77,530 Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA $68,248
Social and Community Service Managers $87,100 Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA $76,673

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 Habra at a Glance

Metric Value Source
Population 62,233 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income $98,158 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ 29.7% 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 general studies schools are near La Habra, CA?

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering general studies programs near La Habra. The closest is Biola University in La Mirada, CA (3.9 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Whittier College (5.8 miles). 3 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying general studies roles near La Habra?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying general studies-related roles near La Habra are: General and Operations Managers ($125,830), Management Analysts ($104,930), Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education ($100,960). 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 Fullerton instead of La Habra?

Fullerton, CA is 3.3 miles from La Habra 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 La Habra an affordable place to study general studies?

La Habra’s median household income of $98,158 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in La Habra 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 Habra

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

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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