Nonprofit Management Schools Near San Juan Capistrano, CA

Updated August 11, 2026 BLS data College Scorecard On this page

San Juan Capistrano, California has 9 accredited schools offering nonprofit management programs, with tuition ranging from $11,960 to $72,097 per year for indexed programs. San Juan Capistrano has a population of about 34,998. Median household income is $127,893 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 42.3% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA metro area, the top-earning nonprofit management-related role is General and Operations Manager at a median $125,830 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).

Closest Nonprofit Management Schools to San Juan Capistrano

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

#1

University of Massachusetts Global

Aliso Viejo, CA 12.6 miles from San Juan Capistrano BOC Score 44.5
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
  • Accredited
Graduation rate 55%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $65,703
Avg net price $32,654/yr
Tuition
In‑state$12,540
Out‑of‑state$12,540
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  • Retention rate: 52%
  • Programs offered: 28

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

#2

Westcliff University

Irvine, CA 16.9 miles from San Juan Capistrano 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

#3

Biola University

La Mirada, CA 34.9 miles from San Juan Capistrano BOC Score 61.2
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 70%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $56,778
Avg net price $31,495/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 85%
  • Programs offered: 26

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#4

Claremont Lincoln University

Claremont, CA 41.2 miles from San Juan Capistrano
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
  • Accredited
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 3

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

#5

University of Redlands

Redlands, CA 47.9 miles from San Juan Capistrano 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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  • Retention rate: 83%
  • Programs offered: 24

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

#6

University of Southern California

Los Angeles, CA 51.3 miles from San Juan Capistrano 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

Ashford University

San Diego, CA 55.2 miles from San Juan Capistrano BOC Score 15.5
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
  • Accredited
Graduation rate 10%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $35,404
Avg net price $31,266/yr
Tuition
In‑state$11,960
Out‑of‑state$11,960
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 33%
  • Programs offered: 42

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

#8

University of San Francisco

San Francisco, CA 399.8 miles from San Juan Capistrano BOC Score 70.2
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 77%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $89,812
Avg net price $41,431/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 82%
  • Programs offered: 42

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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

Nonprofit Management Wages Near San Juan Capistrano

San Juan Capistrano 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)
Social and Community Service Manager$87,100Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA$76,673
Fundraiser$77,550Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA$68,266
General and Operations Manager$125,830Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA$110,766

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.

San Juan Capistrano at a Glance

MetricValueSource
Population34,998Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income$127,893Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+42.3%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 nonprofit management schools are near San Juan Capistrano, CA?

Our directory has 9 accredited schools offering nonprofit management programs near San Juan Capistrano. The closest is University of Massachusetts Global in Irvine, CA (12.6 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Ashford University (55.2 miles). 9 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying nonprofit management roles near San Juan Capistrano?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying nonprofit management-related roles near San Juan Capistrano are: General and Operations Manager ($125,830), Social and Community Service Manager ($87,100), Fundraiser ($77,550). 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 Dana Point instead of San Juan Capistrano?

Dana Point, CA is 3.1 miles from San Juan Capistrano and has its own set of local nonprofit management programs – see the city’s page. For online programs, distance matters less; for hybrid or in-person formats, comparing both can help.

Is San Juan Capistrano an affordable place to study nonprofit management?

San Juan Capistrano’s median household income of $127,893 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in San Juan Capistrano 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 San Juan Capistrano

Compare every accredited online degree program with city-level data for San Juan Capistrano:

Data verified: August 11, 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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