Best Online Marketing Programs in Grass Valley, CA (2026)

Grass Valley, California has 2 accredited schools offering marketing programs. Grass Valley has a population of about 14,126. Median household income is $48,850 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 32.0% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In California, the top-earning marketing-related role is Marketing Manager at a median $193,620 annually (BLS, May 2025).


Closest Marketing Schools to Grass Valley

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

#1

Saint Mary's College of California

Moraga, CA 111.2 miles from Grass Valley BOC Score 72.4
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 76%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $78,812
Avg net price $30,378/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 85%
  • Programs offered: 27

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#2

Golden Gate University

San Francisco, CA 122.9 miles from Grass Valley BOC Score 62.7
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 46%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $87,434
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 16

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#3

University of San Francisco

San Francisco, CA 125.0 miles from Grass Valley BOC Score 70.2
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 77%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $89,812
Avg net price $41,431/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 82%
  • Programs offered: 42

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#4

San Francisco State University

San Francisco, CA 129.2 miles from Grass Valley BOC Score 78.9
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 67%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $68,077
Avg net price $12,278/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 83%
  • Programs offered: 36

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#5

Menlo College

Atherton, CA 136.5 miles from Grass Valley BOC Score 45.5
  • 4 year
Graduation rate 60%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $76,419
Avg net price $31,100/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 70%
  • Programs offered: 9

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#6

Santa Clara University

Santa Clara, CA 138.1 miles from Grass Valley BOC Score 77.5
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 90%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $109,183
Avg net price $50,062/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 94%
  • Programs offered: 25

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#7

Fresno Pacific University

Fresno, CA 186.9 miles from Grass Valley BOC Score 68.6
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 65%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $58,896
Avg net price $13,630/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 75%
  • Programs offered: 29

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#8

The Master's University and Seminary

Santa Clarita, CA 362.7 miles from Grass Valley BOC Score 57.8
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 64%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $57,106
Avg net price $32,647/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 85%
  • Programs offered: 10

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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


Marketing Wages Near Grass Valley

OccupationMedian Annual Wage (California, statewide)
Market Research Analyst and Marketing Specialist$94,700
Marketing Manager$193,620
Public Relations Specialist$85,030
Advertising and Promotions Manager$167,230

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.


Grass Valley at a Glance

MetricValueSource
Population14,126Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income$48,850Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+32.0%Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited marketing schools are near Grass Valley, CA?

Our directory has 2 accredited schools offering marketing programs near Grass Valley. The closest is University of Nevada-Reno in Reno, NV (69.7 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Truckee Meadows Community College (71.3 miles). 2 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying marketing roles in California?

Based on BLS May 2025 state wage data, the top-paying marketing-related roles in California are: Marketing Manager ($193,620), Advertising and Promotions Manager ($167,230), Market Research Analyst and Marketing Specialist ($94,700). Wages for Grass Valley workers will track these statewide medians, adjusted for local cost of living.

Should I look at programs in Lincoln instead of Grass Valley?

Lincoln, CA is 27.3 miles from Grass Valley 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 Grass Valley an affordable place to study marketing?

Grass Valley’s median household income of $48,850 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Grass Valley 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 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 2024โ€“2034) and the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (2023 cohort). The source agency and data year are cited inline with every statistic.