Loma Linda University
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Best Online Nursing Programs in Loma Linda, CA (2026)
Loma Linda, California has 5 accredited schools offering nursing programs, with tuition ranging from $1,420 to $12,427 per year for indexed programs. Loma Linda has a population of about 25,021. Median household income is $82,824 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 51.9% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA metro area, the top-earning nursing-related role is Nurse Anesthetist at a median $298,910 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).
Closest Nursing Schools to Loma Linda
The 5 accredited institutions below are the closest among the 5 schools in our directory that offer nursing programs near Loma Linda. Distances are calculated from Loma Linda city center.
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 Loma Linda. Advertising never affects these rankings. Read the full methodology.
Summit College
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Concorde Career College-San Bernardino
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Platt College-Riverside
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Riverside City College
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Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all California schools on the California nursing page.
Nursing Wages Near Loma Linda
Loma Linda is part of the Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA metro area (BLS area code 40140). 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) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nurse | $133,940 | Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA | $125,883 |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | $76,970 | Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA | $72,340 |
| Nurse Anesthetist | $298,910 | Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA | $280,930 |
| Nurse Midwife | $218,760 | Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA | $205,602 |
| Nurse Practitioner | $169,920 | Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA | $159,699 |
| Nursing Assistant | $46,430 | Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA | $43,637 |
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.
Loma Linda at a Glance
| Metric | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 25,021 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003) |
| Median household income | $82,824 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013) |
| Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ | 51.9% | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003) |
| Regional Price Parity (US=100) | 106.4 (above U.S. average) | BEA RPP 2024 |
| Nursing-related employment in San Bernardino County | 41,230 workers, 576 establishments | BLS QCEW 2024 annual |
Other Loma Linda-Area Cities With Nursing Programs
- Colton, CA – 4.3 mi away (54,712 pop)
- Redlands, CA – 4.6 mi away (71,288 pop)
- Highland, CA – 6.7 mi away (54,939 pop)
- San Bernardino, CA – 7.1 mi away (216,239 pop)
- Moreno Valley, CA – 8.7 mi away (205,499 pop)
Frequently Asked Questions
How many accredited nursing schools are near Loma Linda, CA?
Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering nursing programs near Loma Linda. The closest is Loma Linda University in Loma Linda, CA (0.7 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Riverside City College (9.0 miles). 1 of the highlighted schools is flagged as offering distance education.
What are the highest-paying nursing roles near Loma Linda?
Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying nursing-related roles near Loma Linda are: Nurse Anesthetist ($298,910), Nurse Midwife ($218,760), Nurse Practitioner ($169,920). 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 Colton instead of Loma Linda?
Colton, CA is 4.3 miles from Loma Linda and has its own set of local nursing programs – see the city’s page. For online programs, distance matters less; for hybrid or in-person formats, comparing both can help.
Is Loma Linda an affordable place to study nursing?
Loma Linda’s median household income of $82,824 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Loma Linda 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: June 11, 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.