Best Online MBA Programs in Hawthorne, CA (2026)

Hawthorne, California has 5 accredited schools offering mba programs. Hawthorne has a population of about 85,933. Median household income is $72,719 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 25.0% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA metro area, the top-earning mba-related role is Financial Manager at a median $175,310 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).


Closest MBA Schools to Hawthorne

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

#1

University of West Los Angeles

Inglewood, CA 2.6 miles from Hawthorne
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 2

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#2

America Evangelical University

Gardena, CA 3.7 miles from Hawthorne BOC Score 35.9
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 36%
Avg net price $17,854/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 55%
  • Programs offered: 3

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#3

Loyola Marymount University

Los Angeles, CA 5.7 miles from Hawthorne BOC Score 72.2
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 81%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $78,349
Avg net price $48,381/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 88%
  • Programs offered: 32

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#4

California State University-Dominguez Hills

Carson, CA 6.3 miles from Hawthorne BOC Score 70.1
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
  • Accredited
Acceptance rate 93%
Graduation rate 45%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $57,162
Avg net price $8,615/yr
Tuition
In‑state$7,449
Out‑of‑state$20,049
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 69%
  • Programs offered: 34

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

#5

West Los Angeles College

Culver City, CA 6.6 miles from Hawthorne BOC Score 59.2
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 18%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $38,537
Avg net price $9,634/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 100%
  • Programs offered: 43

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#6

University of Southern California

Los Angeles, CA 8.6 miles from Hawthorne BOC Score 80.2
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 93%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $92,498
Avg net price $32,740/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 96%
  • Programs offered: 68

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#7

Santa Monica College

Santa Monica, CA 10.1 miles from Hawthorne BOC Score 63.0
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 28%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $42,193
Avg net price $2,779/yr
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 46

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#8

FIDM-Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising

Los Angeles, CA 10.3 miles from Hawthorne
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 9

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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


MBA Wages Near Hawthorne

Hawthorne 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)
General and Operations Manager$125,830Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA$110,766
Financial Manager$175,310Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA$154,322
Marketing Manager$171,900Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA$151,320
Management Analyst$104,930Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA$92,368

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.


Hawthorne at a Glance

MetricValueSource
Population85,933Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income$72,719Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+25.0%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 mba schools are near Hawthorne, CA?

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering mba programs near Hawthorne. The closest is El Camino Community College District in Torrance, CA (2.4 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is America Evangelical University (3.7 miles). 4 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying mba roles near Hawthorne?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying mba-related roles near Hawthorne are: Financial Manager ($175,310), Marketing Manager ($171,900), General and Operations Manager ($125,830). 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 Lawndale instead of Hawthorne?

Lawndale, CA is 1.8 miles from Hawthorne 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 Hawthorne an affordable place to study mba?

Hawthorne’s median household income of $72,719 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Hawthorne 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 Hawthorne

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

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.