Chino, California has 5 accredited schools offering liberal arts programs, with tuition ranging from $62,326 to $84,896 per year for indexed programs. Chino has a population of about 91,775. Median household income is $103,845 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 28.5% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA metro area, the top-earning liberal arts-related role is Management Analyst at a median $87,910 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).
Closest Liberal Arts Schools to Chino
The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer liberal arts programs near Chino, ranked by BOC Score and straight-line distance from Chino 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 Chino.
Advertising never affects these rankings. Read the full methodology.
Acceptance rate
7%
Graduation rate
93%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$77,779
Avg net price
$19,285/yr
TuitionIn‑state$65,420
Out‑of‑state$65,420
Key stats- Retention rate: 97%
- Programs offered: 4
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
87%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$69,512
Avg net price
$34,191/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
Key stats- Retention rate: 94%
- Programs offered: 10
Source:IPEDS · College Scorecard
Graduation rate
84%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$77,539
Avg net price
$36,294/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
Key stats- Retention rate: 91%
- Programs offered: 5
Source:IPEDS · College Scorecard
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
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
Graduation rate
62%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$61,504
Avg net price
$26,285/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
Key stats- Retention rate: 74%
- Programs offered: 46
Source:IPEDS · College Scorecard
Graduation rate
31%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$43,552
Avg net price
$3,133/yr
TuitionIn‑state$1,180
Out‑of‑state$10,756
Key stats- Retention rate: 100%
- Programs offered: 70
Source:Accreditor: Western Association of Schools and Colleges Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges · IPEDS · College Scorecard
Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all California schools on the California liberal arts page.
Liberal Arts Wages Near Chino
Chino 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.
| Occupation | Median Wage | Source | COL-Adjusted (US=100) |
|---|
| Public Relations Specialist | $77,010 | Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA | $72,378 |
| Management Analyst | $87,910 | Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA | $82,622 |
| Technical Writer | $85,500 | Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA | $80,357 |
| News Analyst, Reporter, or Journalist | $66,780 | Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA | $62,763 |
| Editor | $70,560 | Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA | $66,316 |
| Training and Development Specialist | $60,010 | Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA | $56,400 |
| Human Resources Specialist | $76,570 | Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA | $71,964 |
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.
Chino at a Glance
| Metric | Value | Source |
|---|
| Population | 91,775 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003) |
| Median household income | $103,845 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013) |
| Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ | 28.5% | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003) |
| Regional Price Parity (US=100) | 106.4 (above U.S. average) | BEA RPP 2024 |
| Liberal Arts-related employment in San Bernardino County | 1,774 workers, 224 establishments | BLS QCEW 2024 annual |
Other Chino-Area Cities With Liberal Arts Programs
- Chino Hills, CA – 4.1 mi away (78,822 pop)
- Eastvale, CA – 5.1 mi away (61,151 pop)
- Ontario, CA – 5.1 mi away (173,212 pop)
- Montclair, CA – 6.4 mi away (38,944 pop)
- Pomona, CA – 7.6 mi away (152,494 pop)
Frequently Asked Questions
How many accredited liberal arts schools are near Chino, CA?
Accredited schools offering liberal arts programs near Chino are listed on this page, ranked by BOC Score and distance from the city center. The list is rebuilt from federal IPEDS and College Scorecard data on every site update, so it stays current as programs open and close.
What are the highest-paying liberal arts roles near Chino?
Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying liberal arts-related roles near Chino are: Management Analyst ($87,910), Technical Writer ($85,500), Public Relations Specialist ($77,010). 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 Chino Hills instead of Chino?
Chino Hills, CA is 4.1 miles from Chino and has its own set of local liberal arts programs – see the city’s page. For online programs, distance matters less; for hybrid or in-person formats, comparing both can help.
Is Chino an affordable place to study liberal arts?
Chino’s median household income of $103,845 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Chino 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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Data verified: July 23, 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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