South Pasadena, California has 5 accredited schools offering mba programs, with tuition ranging from $14,922 to $32,164 per year for indexed programs. South Pasadena has a population of about 26,297. Median household income is $128,105 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 72.7% 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 South Pasadena
The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer mba programs near South Pasadena, ranked by BOC Score and straight-line distance from South Pasadena 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 South Pasadena.
Advertising never affects these rankings. Read the full methodology.
Acceptance rate
91%
Graduation rate
53%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$59,211
Avg net price
$3,967/yr
TuitionIn‑state$7,160
Out‑of‑state$19,760
Key stats- Retention rate: 72%
- Programs offered: 14
Source:Accreditor: Western Association of Schools and Colleges Senior Colleges and University Commission · IPEDS · College Scorecard
Graduation rate
22%
Avg net price
$28,584/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
Key stats- Retention rate: 62%
- Programs offered: 4
Source:IPEDS · College Scorecard
TuitionContact school for pricing
Source:IPEDS · College Scorecard
Graduation rate
93%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$92,498
Avg net price
$32,740/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
Key stats- Retention rate: 96%
- Programs offered: 27
Source:IPEDS · College Scorecard
Graduation rate
26%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$44,950
Avg net price
$14,379/yr
TuitionIn‑state$1,388
Out‑of‑state$9,884
Key stats- Retention rate: 100%
- Programs offered: 47
Source:Accreditor: Western Association of Schools and Colleges Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges · IPEDS · College Scorecard
Graduation rate
64%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$65,668
Avg net price
$33,692/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
Key stats- Retention rate: 77%
- Programs offered: 7
Source:IPEDS · College Scorecard
Graduation rate
36%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$39,003
Avg net price
$34,483/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
Source:Accreditor: Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges · IPEDS · College Scorecard
Graduation rate
36%
Avg net price
$17,854/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
Key stats- Retention rate: 55%
- Programs offered: 1
Source:IPEDS · College Scorecard
Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all California schools on the California mba page.
MBA Wages Near South Pasadena
South Pasadena 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.
| Occupation | Median Wage | Source | COL-Adjusted (US=100) |
|---|
| General and Operations Manager | $125,830 | Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA | $110,766 |
| Financial Manager | $175,310 | Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA | $154,322 |
| Marketing Manager | $171,900 | Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA | $151,320 |
| Management Analyst | $104,930 | Los 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.
South Pasadena at a Glance
| Metric | Value | Source |
|---|
| Population | 26,297 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003) |
| Median household income | $128,105 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013) |
| Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ | 72.7% | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003) |
| Regional Price Parity (US=100) | 113.6 (above U.S. average) | BEA RPP 2024 |
Other South Pasadena-Area Cities With MBA Programs
- Alhambra, CA – 2.2 mi away (85,474 pop)
- San Gabriel, CA – 3.5 mi away (40,404 pop)
- Pasadena, CA – 3.6 mi away (142,059 pop)
- Monterey Park, CA – 4.4 mi away (61,075 pop)
- Rosemead, CA – 5.2 mi away (54,500 pop)
Frequently Asked Questions
How many accredited mba schools are near South Pasadena, CA?
Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering mba programs near South Pasadena. The closest is Platt College-Los Angeles in Alhambra, CA (2.1 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Pacific Oaks College (3.0 miles). 4 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.
What are the highest-paying mba roles near South Pasadena?
Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying mba-related roles near South Pasadena 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 Alhambra instead of South Pasadena?
Alhambra, CA is 2.2 miles from South Pasadena 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 South Pasadena an affordable place to study mba?
South Pasadena’s median household income of $128,105 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in South Pasadena 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: August 10, 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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