Best Online Human Resources Programs in Adelanto, CA (2026)

Adelanto, California has 5 accredited schools offering human resources programs. Adelanto has a population of about 38,010. Median household income is $68,419 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 7.8% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA metro area, the top-earning human resources-related role is Human Resources Manager at a median $139,010 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).


Closest Human Resources Schools to Adelanto

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

#1

California State University-San Bernardino

San Bernardino, CA 28.3 miles from Adelanto BOC Score 78.4
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
  • Accredited
Acceptance rate 94%
Graduation rate 55%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $59,977
Avg net price $4,564/yr
Tuition
In‑state$8,093
Out‑of‑state$20,693
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 79%
  • Programs offered: 38

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

#2

Oak Valley College

Rialto, CA 30.3 miles from Adelanto BOC Score 23.5
  • 4 year
Graduation rate 42%
Avg net price $21,379/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 65%
  • Programs offered: 1

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#3

California University of Science and Medicine

Colton, CA 35.6 miles from Adelanto
  • 4 year
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 1

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#4

Claremont Graduate University

Claremont, CA 36.5 miles from Adelanto
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $64,372
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 15

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#5

Pitzer College

Claremont, CA 36.5 miles from Adelanto BOC Score 64.8
  • 4 year
Graduation rate 87%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $69,512
Avg net price $34,191/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 94%
  • Programs offered: 10

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#7

Harvey Mudd College

Claremont, CA 36.6 miles from Adelanto BOC Score 70.4
  • 4 year
  • Accredited
Acceptance rate 13%
Graduation rate 93%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $138,687
Avg net price $35,924/yr
Tuition
In‑state$68,613
Out‑of‑state$68,613
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 97%
  • Programs offered: 2

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

#8

DeVry University-California

Ontario, CA 36.7 miles from Adelanto BOC Score 36.6
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 23%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $45,987
Avg net price $33,744/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 60%
  • Programs offered: 16

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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


Human Resources Wages Near Adelanto

Adelanto is part of the Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA metro area (BLS area code 40140). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to California statewide.

OccupationMedian WageSourceCOL-Adjusted (US=100)
Human Resources Specialist$76,570Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA$71,964
Human Resources Manager$139,010Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA$130,648
Compensation, Benefits, and Job Analysis Specialist$78,920Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA$74,173
Training and Development Specialist$60,010Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA$56,400

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.


Adelanto at a Glance

MetricValueSource
Population38,010Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income$68,419Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+7.8%Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Regional Price Parity (US=100)106.4 (above U.S. average)BEA RPP 2024

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited human resources schools are near Adelanto, CA?

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering human resources programs near Adelanto. The closest is Claremont Graduate University in Claremont, CA (36.5 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is University of Phoenix-California (36.9 miles). 2 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying human resources roles near Adelanto?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying human resources-related roles near Adelanto are: Human Resources Manager ($139,010), Compensation, Benefits, and Job Analysis Specialist ($78,920), Human Resources Specialist ($76,570). 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 Victorville instead of Adelanto?

Victorville, CA is 6.4 miles from Adelanto and has its own set of local human resources programs – see the city’s page. For online programs, distance matters less; for hybrid or in-person formats, comparing both can help.

Is Adelanto an affordable place to study human resources?

Adelanto’s median household income of $68,419 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Adelanto 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 Adelanto

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

Data verified: July 30, 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.