Best Online MBA Programs in Apple Valley, CA (2026)

Apple Valley, California has 5 accredited schools offering mba programs, with tuition ranging from $8,093 to $20,693 per year for indexed programs. Apple Valley has a population of about 75,478. Median household income is $65,926 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 19.5% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA metro area, the top-earning mba-related role is Financial Manager at a median $160,230 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).


Closest MBA Schools to Apple Valley

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

#1

California State University-San Bernardino

San Bernardino, CA 24.8 miles from Apple Valley BOC Score 78.4
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
  • Accredited
Acceptance rate 94%
Graduation rate 55%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $59,977
Avg net price $4,564/yr
Tuition
In‑state$8,093
Out‑of‑state$20,693
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 79%
  • Programs offered: 38

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

#2

Oak Valley College

Rialto, CA 28.4 miles from Apple Valley BOC Score 23.5
  • 4 year
Graduation rate 42%
Avg net price $21,379/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 65%
  • Programs offered: 1

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#3

University of Redlands

Redlands, CA 32.6 miles from Apple Valley 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

#4

Crafton Hills College

Yucaipa, CA 34.6 miles from Apple Valley BOC Score 54.1
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 31%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $42,553
Avg net price $11,331/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 23

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#5

DeVry University-California

Ontario, CA 38.5 miles from Apple Valley BOC Score 36.6
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 23%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $45,987
Avg net price $33,744/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 60%
  • Programs offered: 16

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#6

University of Phoenix-California

Ontario, CA 38.7 miles from Apple Valley
  • 4 year
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 14

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#7

Platt College-Ontario

Ontario, CA 39.1 miles from Apple Valley BOC Score 48.0
  • 4 year
Graduation rate 61%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $40,669
Avg net price $20,711/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 12

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#8

University of California-Riverside

Riverside, CA 40.0 miles from Apple Valley BOC Score 84.1
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
  • Accredited
Acceptance rate 76%
Graduation rate 76%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $67,699
Avg net price $14,304/yr
Tuition
In‑state$15,606
Out‑of‑state$49,806
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 88%
  • Programs offered: 14

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 mba page.


MBA Wages Near Apple Valley

Apple Valley 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)
General and Operations Manager$102,260Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA$96,109
Financial Manager$160,230Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA$150,592
Marketing Manager$157,670Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA$148,186
Management Analyst$87,910Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA$82,622

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.


Apple Valley at a Glance

MetricValueSource
Population75,478Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income$65,926Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+19.5%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 mba schools are near Apple Valley, CA?

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering mba programs near Apple Valley. The closest is Victor Valley College in Victorville, CA (5.1 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is San Bernardino Valley College (31.3 miles). 3 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying mba roles near Apple Valley?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying mba-related roles near Apple Valley are: Financial Manager ($160,230), Marketing Manager ($157,670), General and Operations Manager ($102,260). 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 Victorville instead of Apple Valley?

Victorville, CA is 8.2 miles from Apple Valley and has its own set of local mba programs – see the city’s page. For online programs, distance matters less; for hybrid or in-person formats, comparing both can help.

Is Apple Valley an affordable place to study mba?

Apple Valley’s median household income of $65,926 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Apple 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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Other Programs Available in Apple Valley

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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.