Best Online Marketing Programs in Corona, CA (2026)

Corona, California has 5 accredited schools offering marketing programs. Corona has a population of about 158,839. Median household income is $106,438 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 30.9% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA metro area, the top-earning marketing-related role is Marketing Manager at a median $157,670 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).


Closest Marketing Schools to Corona

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

#1

La Sierra University

Riverside, CA 5.0 miles from Corona BOC Score 48.4
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 52%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $61,824
Avg net price $45,566/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 80%
  • Programs offered: 26

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#2

California Baptist University

Riverside, CA 9.1 miles from Corona BOC Score 56.4
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 62%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $61,504
Avg net price $26,285/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 74%
  • Programs offered: 46

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#3

University of Phoenix-California

Ontario, CA 14.1 miles from Corona
  • 4 year
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 14

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#4

Claremont Graduate University

Claremont, CA 19.3 miles from Corona
  • 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

Westcliff University

Irvine, CA 20.4 miles from Corona BOC Score 51.4
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 67%
Avg net price $35,426/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 73%
  • Programs offered: 24

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#6

Vanguard University of Southern California

Costa Mesa, CA 23.8 miles from Corona BOC Score 58.8
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 63%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $59,541
Avg net price $21,241/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 72%
  • Programs offered: 20

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#7

Azusa Pacific University

Azusa, CA 26.2 miles from Corona BOC Score 72.9
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 73%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $66,677
Avg net price $22,212/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 84%
  • Programs offered: 41

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#8

University of Redlands

Redlands, CA 26.8 miles from Corona BOC Score 66.0
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
  • Accredited
Acceptance rate 83%
Graduation rate 69%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $72,690
Avg net price $30,031/yr
Tuition
In‑state$60,878
Out‑of‑state$60,878
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 83%
  • Programs offered: 24

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

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


Marketing Wages Near Corona

Corona 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)
Market Research Analyst and Marketing Specialist$69,840Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA$65,639
Marketing Manager$157,670Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA$148,186
Public Relations Specialist$77,010Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA$72,378
Advertising and Promotions Manager$122,410Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA$115,047

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.


Corona at a Glance

MetricValueSource
Population158,839Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income$106,438Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+30.9%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 marketing schools are near Corona, CA?

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering marketing programs near Corona. The closest is La Sierra University in Riverside, CA (5.0 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Westcliff University (20.4 miles). 4 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying marketing roles near Corona?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying marketing-related roles near Corona are: Marketing Manager ($157,670), Advertising and Promotions Manager ($122,410), 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 Norco instead of Corona?

Norco, CA is 4.4 miles from Corona and has its own set of local marketing programs – see the city’s page. For online programs, distance matters less; for hybrid or in-person formats, comparing both can help.

Is Corona an affordable place to study marketing?

Corona’s median household income of $106,438 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Corona 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 Corona

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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.