Pomona, California has 5 accredited schools offering liberal arts programs, with tuition ranging from $7,439 to $84,896 per year for indexed programs. Pomona has a population of about 148,391. Median household income is $78,869 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 19.5% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA metro area, the top-earning liberal arts-related role is Management Analyst at a median $104,930 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).
Closest Liberal Arts Schools to Pomona
The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer liberal arts programs near Pomona, ranked by BOC Score and straight-line distance from Pomona 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 Pomona.
Advertising never affects these rankings. Read the full methodology.
Acceptance rate
75%
Graduation rate
68%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$71,902
Avg net price
$11,531/yr
TuitionIn‑state$7,780
Out‑of‑state$20,380
Key stats- Retention rate: 88%
- Programs offered: 23
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 liberal arts page.
Liberal Arts Wages Near Pomona
Pomona 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) |
|---|
| Public Relations Specialist | $79,860 | Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA | $70,299 |
| Management Analyst | $104,930 | Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA | $92,368 |
| Technical Writer | $104,000 | Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA | $91,549 |
| News Analyst, Reporter, or Journalist | N/A | CA statewide | – |
| Editor | $100,050 | Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA | $88,072 |
| Training and Development Specialist | $71,990 | Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA | $63,371 |
| Human Resources Specialist | $80,220 | Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA | $70,616 |
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.
Pomona at a Glance
| Metric | Value | Source |
|---|
| Population | 148,391 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003) |
| Median household income | $78,869 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013) |
| Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ | 19.5% | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003) |
| Regional Price Parity (US=100) | 113.6 (above U.S. average) | BEA RPP 2024 |
| Liberal Arts-related employment in Los Angeles County | 56,719 workers, 18,615 establishments | BLS QCEW 2024 annual |
Other Pomona-Area Cities With Liberal Arts Programs
- Montclair, CA – 3.8 mi away (38,944 pop)
- La Verne, CA – 4.3 mi away (32,389 pop)
- San Dimas, CA – 4.3 mi away (34,338 pop)
- Diamond Bar, CA – 5.1 mi away (56,793 pop)
- Claremont, CA – 5.4 mi away (36,059 pop)
Frequently Asked Questions
How many accredited liberal arts schools are near Pomona, CA?
Accredited schools offering liberal arts programs near Pomona 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 liberal arts roles near Pomona?
Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying liberal arts-related roles near Pomona are: Management Analyst ($104,930), Technical Writer ($104,000), Editor ($100,050). 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 Montclair instead of Pomona?
Montclair, CA is 3.8 miles from Pomona and has its own set of local liberal arts programs – see the city’s page. For online programs, distance matters less; for hybrid or in-person formats, comparing both can help.
Is Pomona an affordable place to study liberal arts?
Pomona’s median household income of $78,869 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Pomona 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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