Lomita, California has 5 accredited schools offering engineering programs, with tuition ranging from $7,008 to $20,310 per year for indexed programs. Lomita has a population of about 20,409. Median household income is $92,920 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 38.1% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA metro area, the top-earning engineering-related role is Architectural and Engineering Manager at a median $190,900 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).
Closest Engineering Schools to Lomita
The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer engineering programs near Lomita, ranked by BOC Score and straight-line distance from Lomita 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 Lomita.
Advertising never affects these rankings. Read the full methodology.
Acceptance rate
93%
Graduation rate
45%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$57,162
Avg net price
$8,615/yr
TuitionIn‑state$7,449
Out‑of‑state$20,049
Key stats- Retention rate: 69%
- Programs offered: 34
Source:Accreditor: Western Association of Schools and Colleges Senior Colleges and University Commission · IPEDS · College Scorecard
Acceptance rate
46%
Graduation rate
69%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$64,403
Avg net price
$10,440/yr
TuitionIn‑state$7,350
Out‑of‑state$19,950
Key stats- Retention rate: 86%
- Programs offered: 41
Source:Accreditor: Western Association of Schools and Colleges Senior Colleges and University Commission · IPEDS · College Scorecard
Graduation rate
81%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$78,349
Avg net price
$48,381/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
Key stats- Retention rate: 88%
- Programs offered: 32
Source:IPEDS · College Scorecard
Graduation rate
18%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$38,537
Avg net price
$9,634/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
Key stats- Retention rate: 100%
- Programs offered: 43
Source:IPEDS · College Scorecard
Graduation rate
93%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$92,498
Avg net price
$32,740/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
Key stats- Retention rate: 96%
- Programs offered: 68
Source:IPEDS · College Scorecard
Graduation rate
30%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$43,533
Avg net price
$4,606/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
Source:IPEDS · College Scorecard
Graduation rate
28%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$42,193
Avg net price
$2,779/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
Source:IPEDS · College Scorecard
Acceptance rate
9%
Graduation rate
93%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$82,511
Avg net price
$12,548/yr
TuitionIn‑state$15,203
Out‑of‑state$49,403
Key stats- Retention rate: 97%
- Programs offered: 26
Source:Accreditor: Western Association of Schools and Colleges Senior Colleges and University Commission · IPEDS · College Scorecard
Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all California schools on the California engineering page.
Engineering Wages Near Lomita
Lomita 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) |
|---|
| Civil Engineer | $108,640 | Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA | $95,634 |
| Electrical Engineer | $139,780 | Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA | $123,046 |
| Mechanical Engineer | $123,900 | Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA | $109,067 |
| Chemical Engineer | $134,210 | Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA | $118,143 |
| Aerospace Engineer | $163,280 | Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA | $143,732 |
| Biomedical Engineer | $128,240 | Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA | $112,887 |
| Environmental Engineer | $127,900 | Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA | $112,588 |
| Architectural and Engineering Manager | $190,900 | Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA | $168,046 |
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.
Lomita at a Glance
| Metric | Value | Source |
|---|
| Population | 20,409 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003) |
| Median household income | $92,920 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013) |
| Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ | 38.1% | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003) |
| Regional Price Parity (US=100) | 113.6 (above U.S. average) | BEA RPP 2024 |
| Engineering-related employment in Los Angeles County | 46,423 workers, 7,228 establishments | BLS QCEW 2024 annual |
Other Lomita-Area Cities With Engineering Programs
- Torrance, CA – 3.2 mi away (147,195 pop)
- Rancho Palos Verdes, CA – 3.7 mi away (42,435 pop)
- Carson, CA – 4.7 mi away (92,797 pop)
- Redondo Beach, CA – 5.6 mi away (67,867 pop)
- Lawndale, CA – 6.9 mi away (33,145 pop)
Frequently Asked Questions
How many accredited engineering schools are near Lomita, CA?
Accredited schools offering engineering programs near Lomita 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 engineering roles near Lomita?
Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying engineering-related roles near Lomita are: Architectural and Engineering Manager ($190,900), Aerospace Engineer ($163,280), Electrical Engineer ($139,780). 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 Torrance instead of Lomita?
Torrance, CA is 3.2 miles from Lomita and has its own set of local engineering programs – see the city’s page. For online programs, distance matters less; for hybrid or in-person formats, comparing both can help.
Is Lomita an affordable place to study engineering?
Lomita’s median household income of $92,920 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Lomita 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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