Best Marketing Schools Near Dana Point, CA (2026)

Updated September 6, 2026 BLS data College Scorecard On this page

Dana Point, California has 5 accredited schools offering marketing programs, with tuition ranging from $12,540 to $35,325 per year for indexed programs. Dana Point has a population of about 32,883. Median household income is $127,246 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 57.1% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA metro area, the top-earning marketing-related role is Marketing Manager at a median $171,900 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).

Closest Marketing Schools to Dana Point

The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer marketing programs near Dana Point, ranked by BOC Score and straight-line distance from Dana Point 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 Dana Point. 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

University of Massachusetts Global

Aliso Viejo, CA 7.8 miles from Dana Point
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
  • Accredited
44.5 BOC Score
Graduation rate 55%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $65,703
Avg net price $32,654/yr
Tuition
In‑state$12,540
Out‑of‑state$12,540
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 52%
  • Programs offered: 41

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

#2

Westcliff University

Irvine, CA 17.0 miles from Dana Point
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
51.4 BOC Score
Graduation rate 67%
Avg net price $35,426/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 73%
  • Programs offered: 24

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#3

Vanguard University of Southern California

Costa Mesa, CA 17.6 miles from Dana Point
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
58.8 BOC Score
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: 37

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#4

La Sierra University

Riverside, CA 32.3 miles from Dana Point
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
48.4 BOC Score
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: 52

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#5

California Baptist University

Riverside, CA 35.2 miles from Dana Point
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
56.4 BOC Score
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: 98

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#6

University of Phoenix-California

Ontario, CA 41.4 miles from Dana Point
  • 4 year
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 15

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#7

Los Angeles Pacific University

San Dimas, CA 44.7 miles from Dana Point
  • 4 year
  • Exclusively online
35.1 BOC Score
Graduation rate 48%
Avg net price $22,677/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 48%
  • Programs offered: 17

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#8

Azusa Pacific University

Azusa, CA 46.7 miles from Dana Point
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
72.9 BOC Score
Graduation rate 73%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $66,677
Avg net price $22,212/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 84%
  • Programs offered: 75

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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Marketing Wages Near Dana Point

Dana Point 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.

Occupation Median Wage Source COL-Adjusted (US=100)
Market Research Analyst and Marketing Specialist $82,990 Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA $73,055
Marketing Manager $171,900 Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA $151,320
Public Relations Specialist $79,860 Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA $70,299
Advertising and Promotions Manager $167,930 Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA $147,826

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.

Dana Point at a Glance

Metric Value Source
Population 32,883 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income $127,246 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ 57.1% 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 marketing schools are near Dana Point, CA?

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering marketing programs near Dana Point. The closest is University of Massachusetts Global in Aliso Viejo, CA (7.8 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is California Baptist University (35.2 miles). 5 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying marketing roles near Dana Point?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying marketing-related roles near Dana Point are: Marketing Manager ($171,900), Advertising and Promotions Manager ($167,930), Market Research Analyst and Marketing Specialist ($82,990). 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 San Juan Capistrano instead of Dana Point?

San Juan Capistrano, CA is 3.1 miles from Dana Point 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 Dana Point an affordable place to study marketing?

Dana Point’s median household income of $127,246 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Dana Point 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 Dana Point

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

Data verified: September 6, 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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