Best Online Marketing Programs in Pomona, CA (2026)

Pomona, California has 5 accredited schools offering marketing programs. Pomona has a population of about 148,391. Median household income is $78,869 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 19.5% 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 Pomona

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

#1

Claremont Graduate University

Claremont, CA 4.4 miles from Pomona
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $64,372
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 15

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#2

Azusa Pacific University

Azusa, CA 8.7 miles from Pomona 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

#3

University of Phoenix-California

Ontario, CA 10.2 miles from Pomona
  • 4 year
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 14

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#4

La Sierra University

Riverside, CA 18.2 miles from Pomona 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

#5

California Baptist University

Riverside, CA 21.3 miles from Pomona 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

#6

Westcliff University

Irvine, CA 26.2 miles from Pomona 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

#7

FIDM-Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising

Los Angeles, CA 28.5 miles from Pomona
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 9

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#8

Vanguard University of Southern California

Costa Mesa, CA 28.5 miles from Pomona 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

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


Marketing Wages Near Pomona

Pomona 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)
Market Research Analyst and Marketing Specialist$82,990Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA$73,055
Marketing Manager$171,900Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA$151,320
Public Relations Specialist$79,860Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA$70,299
Advertising and Promotions Manager$167,930Los 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.


Pomona at a Glance

MetricValueSource
Population148,391Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income$78,869Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+19.5%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 Pomona, CA?

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering marketing programs near Pomona. The closest is Claremont Graduate University in Claremont, CA (4.4 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is California Baptist University (21.3 miles). 4 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying marketing roles near Pomona?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying marketing-related roles near Pomona 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 Montclair instead of Pomona?

Montclair, CA is 3.8 miles from Pomona 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 Pomona an affordable place to study marketing?

Pomona’s median household income of $78,869 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Pomona 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 Pomona

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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.