Arvin, California has 2 accredited schools offering project management programs. Arvin has a population of about 19,478. Median household income is $49,984 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 4.3% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Bakersfield-Delano, CA metro area, the top-earning project management-related role is Computer and Information Systems Manager at a median $164,470 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).
Closest Project Management Schools to Arvin
The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer project management programs near Arvin, ranked by BOC Score and straight-line distance from Arvin 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 Arvin.
Advertising never affects these rankings. Read the full methodology.
Graduation rate
35%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$38,361
Avg net price
$36,126/yr
TuitionIn‑state$37,667
Out‑of‑state$37,667
Key stats- Retention rate: 66%
- Programs offered: 2
Source:Accreditor: Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges · IPEDS · College Scorecard
Graduation rate
26%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$37,291
Avg net price
$14,621/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
Source:IPEDS · College Scorecard
Graduation rate
64%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$59,009
Avg net price
$5,652/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
Key stats- Retention rate: 79%
- Programs offered: 17
Source:IPEDS · College Scorecard
Graduation rate
11%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$38,861
Avg net price
$2,823/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
Source:IPEDS · College Scorecard
Graduation rate
29%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$36,526
Avg net price
$3,860/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
Source:IPEDS · College Scorecard
TuitionContact school for pricing
Source:IPEDS · College Scorecard
Graduation rate
71%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$41,198
Avg net price
$46,080/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
Key stats- Retention rate: 84%
- Programs offered: 7
Source:IPEDS · College Scorecard
Graduation rate
64%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$57,106
Avg net price
$32,647/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
Key stats- Retention rate: 85%
- Programs offered: 10
Source:IPEDS · College Scorecard
Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all California schools on the California project management page.
Project Management Wages Near Arvin
Arvin is part of the Bakersfield-Delano, CA metro area (BLS area code 12540). 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) |
|---|
| Project Management Specialist | $104,580 | Bakersfield-Delano, CA | $103,647 |
| Construction Manager | $127,890 | Bakersfield-Delano, CA | $126,749 |
| Computer and Information Systems Manager | $164,470 | Bakersfield-Delano, CA | $163,003 |
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.
Arvin at a Glance
| Metric | Value | Source |
|---|
| Population | 19,478 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003) |
| Median household income | $49,984 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013) |
| Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ | 4.3% | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003) |
| Regional Price Parity (US=100) | 100.9 (above U.S. average) | BEA RPP 2024 |
Other Arvin-Area Cities With Project Management Programs
- Bakersfield, CA – 15.9 mi away (567,585 pop)
- Shafter, CA – 28.6 mi away (20,183 pop)
- Wasco, CA – 40.9 mi away (26,337 pop)
- Delano, CA – 46.5 mi away (54,030 pop)
- Lancaster, CA – 50.8 mi away (348,760 pop)
Frequently Asked Questions
How many accredited project management schools are near Arvin, CA?
Our directory has 2 accredited schools offering project management programs near Arvin. The closest is Mount Saint Mary’s University in Los Angeles, CA (79.3 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is University of Southern California (86.4 miles). 2 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.
What are the highest-paying project management roles near Arvin?
Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying project management-related roles near Arvin are: Computer and Information Systems Manager ($164,470), Construction Manager ($127,890), Project Management Specialist ($104,580). 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 Bakersfield instead of Arvin?
Bakersfield, CA is 15.9 miles from Arvin and has its own set of local project management programs – see the city’s page. For online programs, distance matters less; for hybrid or in-person formats, comparing both can help.
Is Arvin an affordable place to study project management?
Arvin’s median household income of $49,984 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Arvin 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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