Best Journalism Schools Near Corcoran, CA (2026)

Updated August 31, 2026 BLS data College Scorecard On this page

Corcoran, California has 5 accredited schools offering journalism programs, with tuition ranging from $7,350 to $20,095 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 California, the top-earning journalism-related role is Editor at a median $98,030 annually (BLS, May 2025).

Closest Journalism Schools to Corcoran

The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer journalism 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 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

#2

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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  • Retention rate: 80%
  • Programs offered: 96

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

#3

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

#4

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

#5

Moorpark College

Moorpark, CA 129.9 miles from Corcoran
  • 4 year
65.2 BOC Score
Graduation rate 34%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $49,044
Avg net price $-2,296/yr
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 63

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#6

The Master's University and Seminary

Santa Clarita, CA 131.6 miles from Corcoran
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
57.8 BOC Score
Graduation rate 64%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $57,106
Avg net price $32,647/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 85%
  • Programs offered: 40

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#7

California State University-Northridge

Northridge, CA 140.1 miles from Corcoran
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
  • Accredited
75.1 BOC Score
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: 103

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

#8

Los Angeles Valley College

Valley Glen, CA 146.8 miles from Corcoran
  • 4 year
42.2 BOC Score
Graduation rate 22%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $42,678
Avg net price $12,152/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 67

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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

Journalism Wages Near Corcoran

OccupationMedian Annual Wage (California, statewide)
News Analyst, Reporter, and JournalistN/A
Editor$98,030
Public Relations Specialist$85,030

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

MetricValueSource
Population22,626Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income$55,909Census 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 journalism schools are near Corcoran, CA?

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering journalism programs near Corcoran. The closest is College of the Sequoias in Visalia, CA (21.5 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo (82.0 miles). 2 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying journalism roles in California?

Based on BLS May 2025 state wage data, the top-paying journalism-related roles in California are: Editor ($98,030), Public Relations Specialist ($85,030). Wages for Corcoran workers will track these statewide medians, adjusted for local cost of living.

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 journalism 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 journalism?

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: August 31, 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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