Best MIS Schools Near Lawndale, CA (2026)

Updated August 11, 2026 BLS data College Scorecard On this page

Lawndale, California has 58 accredited schools offering management information systems programs, with tuition ranging from $1,142 to $20,049 per year for indexed programs. Lawndale has a population of about 31,113. Median household income is $83,538 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 21.9% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA metro area, the top-earning management information systems-related role is Computer and Information Systems Manager at a median $204,370 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).

Closest Management Information Systems Schools to Lawndale

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

#1

California State University-Dominguez Hills

Carson, CA 5.8 miles from Lawndale BOC Score 70.1
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
  • Accredited
Acceptance rate 93%
Graduation rate 45%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $57,162
Avg net price $8,615/yr
Tuition
In‑state$7,449
Out‑of‑state$20,049
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 69%
  • Programs offered: 34

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

#2

West Los Angeles College

Culver City, CA 8.2 miles from Lawndale BOC Score 59.2
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 18%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $38,537
Avg net price $9,634/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 100%
  • Programs offered: 43

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#3

Santa Monica College

Santa Monica, CA 11.2 miles from Lawndale BOC Score 63.0
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 28%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $42,193
Avg net price $2,779/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 46

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#4

California State University-Los Angeles

Los Angeles, CA 16.3 miles from Lawndale BOC Score 73.0
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
  • Accredited
Acceptance rate 91%
Graduation rate 53%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $59,211
Avg net price $3,967/yr
Tuition
In‑state$7,160
Out‑of‑state$19,760
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 72%
  • Programs offered: 33

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

#5

Platt College-Los Angeles

Alhambra, CA 17.6 miles from Lawndale BOC Score 54.3
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
  • Accredited
Graduation rate 63%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $40,669
Avg net price $27,551/yr
Tuition
In‑state$14,922
Out‑of‑state$14,922
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 16

Source:Accreditor: Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and CollegesIPEDSCollege Scorecard

#6

Cypress College

Cypress, CA 19.3 miles from Lawndale BOC Score 49.5
  • 4 year
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: 63

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#7

Rio Hondo College

Whittier, CA 20.5 miles from Lawndale BOC Score 59.2
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
  • Accredited
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: 63

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

#8

University of the People

Pasadena, CA 21.7 miles from Lawndale BOC Score 36.7
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 17%
TuitionContact school for pricing
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 79%
  • Programs offered: 7

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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

Management Information Systems Wages Near Lawndale

Lawndale 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.

OccupationMedian WageSourceCOL-Adjusted (US=100)
Computer and Information Systems Manager$204,370Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA$179,903
Computer Systems Analyst$121,560Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA$107,007
Network and Computer Systems Administrator$106,290Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA$93,565

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.

Lawndale at a Glance

MetricValueSource
Population31,113Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income$83,538Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+21.9%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 management information systems schools are near Lawndale, CA?

Our directory has 58 accredited schools offering management information systems programs near Lawndale. The closest is El Camino Community College District in Torrance, CA (1.3 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is East Los Angeles College (15.7 miles). 6 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying management information systems roles near Lawndale?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying management information systems-related roles near Lawndale are: Computer and Information Systems Manager ($204,370), Computer Systems Analyst ($121,560), Network and Computer Systems Administrator ($106,290). 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 Hawthorne instead of Lawndale?

Hawthorne, CA is 1.8 miles from Lawndale and has its own set of local management information systems programs – see the city’s page. For online programs, distance matters less; for hybrid or in-person formats, comparing both can help.

Is Lawndale an affordable place to study management information systems?

Lawndale’s median household income of $83,538 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Lawndale 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 Lawndale

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

Data verified: August 11, 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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