Best Real Estate Schools Near Grass Valley, CA (2026)

Grass Valley, California has 5 accredited schools offering real estate programs, with tuition ranging from $1,288 to $15,767 per year for indexed programs. Grass Valley has a population of about 14,126. Median household income is $48,850 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 32.0% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In California, the top-earning real estate-related role is Real Estate Broker at a median $80,450 annually (BLS, May 2025).


Closest Real Estate Schools to Grass Valley

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

Ranked by BOC Score β€” U.S. Dept. of Education outcome data. Advertising never affects rankings.

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#1

Solano Community College

Fairfield, CA 89.3 miles from Grass Valley
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
61.5 BOC Score
Graduation rate 26%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $44,170
Avg net price $4,669/yr
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 62

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#2

Modesto Junior College

Modesto, CA 108.7 miles from Grass Valley
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
64.3 BOC Score
Graduation rate 28%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $42,368
Avg net price $2,818/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 71%
  • Programs offered: 92

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#3

Menlo College

Atherton, CA 136.9 miles from Grass Valley
  • 4 year
45.5 BOC Score
Graduation rate 60%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $76,419
Avg net price $31,100/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 70%
  • Programs offered: 11

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#4

Antelope Valley Community College District

Lancaster, CA 351.8 miles from Grass Valley
  • 4 year
40.9 BOC Score
Graduation rate 29%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $36,526
Avg net price $3,860/yr
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 71

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#5

Los Angeles Mission College

Sylmar, CA 369.2 miles from Grass Valley
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
38.0 BOC Score
Graduation rate 23%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $39,834
Avg net price $13,380/yr
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 50

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#6

California State University-Northridge

Northridge, CA 371.6 miles from Grass Valley
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
  • Accredited
75.1 BOC Score
Acceptance rate 93%
Graduation rate 57%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $59,115
Avg net price $7,021/yr
Tuition
In‑state$7,458
Out‑of‑state$20,058
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 74%
  • Programs offered: 103

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

#7

Los Angeles Valley College

Valley Glen, CA 378.0 miles from Grass Valley
  • 4 year
42.2 BOC Score
Graduation rate 22%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $42,678
Avg net price $12,152/yr
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 67

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#8

Pepperdine University

Malibu, CA 381.2 miles from Grass Valley
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
72.9 BOC Score
Graduation rate 84%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $82,939
Avg net price $58,098/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 87%
  • Programs offered: 71

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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


Real Estate Wages Near Grass Valley

OccupationMedian Annual Wage (California, statewide)
Real Estate Sales Agent$57,560
Real Estate Broker$80,450
Property, Real Estate, and Community Association Manager$77,030

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.


Grass Valley at a Glance

MetricValueSource
Population14,126Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income$48,850Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+32.0%Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited real estate schools are near Grass Valley, CA?

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering real estate programs near Grass Valley. The closest is Sierra College in Rocklin, CA (31.1 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Sacramento City College (52.7 miles). 4 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying real estate roles in California?

Based on BLS May 2025 state wage data, the top-paying real estate-related roles in California are: Real Estate Broker ($80,450), Property, Real Estate, and Community Association Manager ($77,030), Real Estate Sales Agent ($57,560). Wages for Grass Valley workers will track these statewide medians, adjusted for local cost of living.

Should I look at programs in Lincoln instead of Grass Valley?

Lincoln, CA is 27.3 miles from Grass Valley and has its own set of local real estate programs – see the city’s page. For online programs, distance matters less; for hybrid or in-person formats, comparing both can help.

Is Grass Valley an affordable place to study real estate?

Grass Valley’s median household income of $48,850 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Grass Valley 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 Grass Valley

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

Data verified: August 31, 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.