Business Schools in California

3 schools compared · Average earnings $33,979/yr

3 California schools offer Business. Average graduate earnings run 8% below the national average — something worth factoring in alongside tuition, location, and program fit.

Schools in CA
3
Avg Grad Earnings
$33,979/yr
-8% vs. national avg
Avg Score
75/100
Top CA Cities
1
with programs

Business Training in California: What You Need to Know

Local program supply

California has 3 schools offering Business programs, concentrated in 1 citiy including {'city': 'Ontario', 'city_slug': 'ontario', 'count': 1, 'avg_earn': 43716.0}. Most students attend within 60 miles of home — local choice matters more than national rankings.

Earnings vs. national

Business graduates in California earn approximately $33,979/year on average, which is -8% below the national average for this trade. Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.

California-specific licensing

Most skilled trades require a state-issued license or certification before you can work independently. Requirements vary substantially by state. Verify California-specific licensing through the relevant state board (Department of Labor, Contractors Board, or trade-specific licensing body). Apprenticeship hours often count toward licensure.

How California compares

Average TradeSchoolOutlook Score for Business programs in California is 75/100. Cost of living, wage levels, and program supply all vary by state — see the school list below ranked by TradeSchoolOutlook Score, which combines earnings, debt, and job-market demand.

Business Programs in California

All 3 California schools offering Business, ranked by TradeSchoolOutlook Score. Click a school to see full earnings projections and program details.

# School Score Earnings ROI
1 Cabrillo College
Aptos, CA
82 $31,951/yr 445.1x
2 DeVry University-California
Ontario, CA
66 $43,716/yr 11.5x
3 Victor Valley College
Victorville, CA
76 $26,272/yr 150.1x

Compare Business in Other States

Considering a nearby state? Here's how California compares to others with strong Business offerings.

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Data from College Scorecard, Bureau of Labor Statistics 2024–2034, and DOL RAPIDS. Methodology & sources →