South El Monte, California has 5 accredited schools offering education programs, with tuition ranging from $6,813 to $18,698 per year for indexed programs. South El Monte has a population of about 19,413. Median household income is $67,153 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 10.2% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA metro area, the top-earning education-related role is Education Administrator, K-12 at a median $161,590 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).
Closest Education Schools to South El Monte
The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer education programs near South El Monte, ranked by BOC Score and straight-line distance from South El Monte 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 El Monte.
Advertising never affects these rankings. Read the full methodology.
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: 63
Source:Accreditor: Western Association of Schools and Colleges Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges · IPEDS · College Scorecard
Graduation rate
67%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$59,492
Avg net price
$25,757/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
Key stats- Retention rate: 58%
- Programs offered: 9
Source:IPEDS · College Scorecard
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: 33
Source:Accreditor: Western Association of Schools and Colleges Senior Colleges and University Commission · IPEDS · College Scorecard
TuitionContact school for pricing
Key stats- Retention rate: 79%
- Programs offered: 7
Source:IPEDS · College Scorecard
Graduation rate
62%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$52,485
TuitionContact school for pricing
Source:IPEDS · College Scorecard
Graduation rate
70%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$56,778
Avg net price
$31,495/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
Key stats- Retention rate: 85%
- Programs offered: 26
Source:IPEDS · College Scorecard
Graduation rate
76%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$71,909
Avg net price
$43,923/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
Key stats- Retention rate: 87%
- Programs offered: 2
Source:IPEDS · College Scorecard
Graduation rate
73%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$66,677
Avg net price
$22,212/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
Key stats- Retention rate: 84%
- Programs offered: 41
Source:IPEDS · College Scorecard
Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all California schools on the California education page.
Education Wages Near South El Monte
South El Monte 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) |
|---|
| Secondary School Teacher | $100,960 | Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA | $88,873 |
| Elementary School Teacher | $101,860 | Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA | $89,665 |
| Middle School Teacher | $98,370 | Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA | $86,593 |
| Education Teacher, Postsecondary | $105,730 | Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA | $93,072 |
| Education Administrator, K-12 | $161,590 | Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA | $142,245 |
| Education Administrator, Postsecondary | $125,230 | Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA | $110,238 |
| Tutor | $45,400 | Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA | $39,965 |
| Educational and Career Counselor | $79,000 | Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA | $69,542 |
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 El Monte at a Glance
| Metric | Value | Source |
|---|
| Population | 19,413 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003) |
| Median household income | $67,153 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013) |
| Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ | 10.2% | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003) |
| Regional Price Parity (US=100) | 113.6 (above U.S. average) | BEA RPP 2024 |
| Education-related employment in Los Angeles County | 123,686 workers, 4,718 establishments | BLS QCEW 2024 annual |
Other South El Monte-Area Cities With Education Programs
- El Monte, CA – 2.0 mi away (115,807 pop)
- Rosemead, CA – 2.4 mi away (54,500 pop)
- Temple City, CA – 3.7 mi away (36,365 pop)
- Montebello, CA – 4.3 mi away (63,335 pop)
- San Gabriel, CA – 4.3 mi away (40,404 pop)
Frequently Asked Questions
How many accredited education schools are near South El Monte, CA?
Accredited schools offering education programs near South El Monte are listed on this page, ranked by BOC Score and distance from the city center. The list is rebuilt from federal IPEDS and College Scorecard data on every site update, so it stays current as programs open and close.
What are the highest-paying education roles near South El Monte?
Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying education-related roles near South El Monte are: Education Administrator, K-12 ($161,590), Education Administrator, Postsecondary ($125,230), Education Teacher, Postsecondary ($105,730). 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 El Monte instead of South El Monte?
El Monte, CA is 2.0 miles from South El Monte and has its own set of local education programs – see the city’s page. For online programs, distance matters less; for hybrid or in-person formats, comparing both can help.
Is South El Monte an affordable place to study education?
South El Monte’s median household income of $67,153 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in South El Monte 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 23, 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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