Colton, California has 5 accredited schools offering mba programs, with tuition ranging from $1,428 to $49,806 per year for indexed programs. Colton has a population of about 53,798. Median household income is $69,581 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 16.7% 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 Colton
The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer mba programs near Colton, ranked by BOC Score and straight-line distance from Colton 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:
BOCSCORE
- 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 Colton.
Advertising never affects these rankings. Read the full methodology.
Acceptance rate
76%
Graduation rate
76%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$67,699
Avg net price
$14,304/yr
TuitionIn‑state$15,606
Out‑of‑state$49,806
Key stats- Retention rate: 88%
- Programs offered: 14
Source:Accreditor: Western Association of Schools and Colleges Senior Colleges and University Commission · IPEDS · College Scorecard
Graduation rate
42%
Avg net price
$21,379/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
Key stats- Retention rate: 65%
- Programs offered: 1
Source:IPEDS · College Scorecard
Graduation rate
61%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$40,669
Avg net price
$21,889/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
Source:IPEDS · College Scorecard
Acceptance rate
94%
Graduation rate
55%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$59,977
Avg net price
$4,564/yr
TuitionIn‑state$8,093
Out‑of‑state$20,693
Key stats- Retention rate: 79%
- Programs offered: 38
Source:Accreditor: Western Association of Schools and Colleges Senior Colleges and University Commission · IPEDS · College Scorecard
Acceptance rate
83%
Graduation rate
69%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$72,690
Avg net price
$30,031/yr
TuitionIn‑state$60,878
Out‑of‑state$60,878
Key stats- Retention rate: 83%
- Programs offered: 24
Source:Accreditor: Western Association of Schools and Colleges Senior Colleges and University Commission · IPEDS · College Scorecard
Graduation rate
62%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$61,504
Avg net price
$26,285/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
Key stats- Retention rate: 74%
- Programs offered: 46
Source:IPEDS · College Scorecard
Graduation rate
31%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$42,553
Avg net price
$11,331/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
Source:IPEDS · College Scorecard
Graduation rate
52%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$61,824
Avg net price
$45,566/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
Key stats- Retention rate: 80%
- Programs offered: 26
Source:IPEDS · College Scorecard
Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all California schools on the California mba page.
MBA Wages Near Colton
Colton 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.
| Occupation | Median Wage | Source | COL-Adjusted (US=100) |
|---|
| General and Operations Manager | $102,260 | Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA | $96,109 |
| Financial Manager | $160,230 | Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA | $150,592 |
| Marketing Manager | $157,670 | Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA | $148,186 |
| Management Analyst | $87,910 | Riverside-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.
Colton at a Glance
| Metric | Value | Source |
|---|
| Population | 53,798 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003) |
| Median household income | $69,581 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013) |
| Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ | 16.7% | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003) |
| Regional Price Parity (US=100) | 106.4 (above U.S. average) | BEA RPP 2024 |
Other Colton-Area Cities With MBA Programs
- Loma Linda, CA – 4.3 mi away (24,129 pop)
- Rialto, CA – 5.4 mi away (103,314 pop)
- San Bernardino, CA – 6.3 mi away (216,239 pop)
- Fontana, CA – 8.2 mi away (209,665 pop)
- Redlands, CA – 8.8 mi away (71,288 pop)
Frequently Asked Questions
How many accredited mba schools are near Colton, CA?
Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering mba programs near Colton. The closest is San Bernardino Valley College in San Bernardino, CA (2.4 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Platt College-Riverside (8.5 miles). 2 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.
What are the highest-paying mba roles near Colton?
Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying mba-related roles near Colton 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 Loma Linda instead of Colton?
Loma Linda, CA is 4.3 miles from Colton 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 Colton an affordable place to study mba?
Colton’s median household income of $69,581 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Colton 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 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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