Best Online Nursing Programs in Lompoc, CA (2026)

Updated June 11, 2026 BLS data College Scorecard On this page

Lompoc, California has 5 accredited schools offering nursing programs. Lompoc has a population of about 43,819. Median household income is $70,038 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 12.8% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In California, the top-earning nursing-related role is Nurse Anesthetist at a median $292,410 annually (BLS, May 2025).

Closest Nursing Schools to Lompoc

The 5 accredited institutions below are the closest among the 5 schools in our directory that offer nursing programs near Lompoc. Distances are calculated from Lompoc 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 Lompoc. Advertising never affects these rankings. Read the full methodology.

#1

San Joaquin Valley College-Santa Maria

Santa Maria, CA 19.2 miles from Lompoc BOC Score38.1
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#2

Allan Hancock College

Santa Maria, CA 19.6 miles from Lompoc BOC Score55.3
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#3

Santa Barbara City College

Santa Barbara, CA 47.4 miles from Lompoc BOC Score56.7
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#4

Cuesta College

San Luis Obispo, CA 63.6 miles from Lompoc BOC Score55.2
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#5

San Joaquin Valley College-Bakersfield

Bakersfield, CA 93.0 miles from Lompoc BOC Score39.1
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Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all California schools on the California nursing page.

Nursing Wages Near Lompoc

Lompoc is part of the Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA metro area (BLS area code 42200). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to California statewide.

OccupationMedian WageSourceCOL-Adjusted (US=100)
Registered Nurse$137,360Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA$126,250
Licensed Practical Nurse$79,010Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA$72,619
Nurse Anesthetist$292,410CA statewide$268,759
Nurse Midwife$203,840CA statewide$187,353
Nurse Practitioner$165,580Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA$152,188
Nursing Assistant$47,130Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA$43,318

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.

Lompoc at a Glance

MetricValueSource
Population43,819Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income$70,038Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+12.8%Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Regional Price Parity (US=100)108.8 (above U.S. average)BEA RPP 2024
Nursing-related employment in Santa Barbara County10,129 workers, 144 establishmentsBLS QCEW 2024 annual

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited nursing schools are near Lompoc, CA?

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering nursing programs near Lompoc. The closest is San Joaquin Valley College-Santa Maria in Santa Maria, CA (19.2 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is San Joaquin Valley College-Bakersfield (93.0 miles). 3 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying nursing roles near Lompoc?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying nursing-related roles near Lompoc are: Nurse Anesthetist ($292,410), Nurse Midwife ($203,840), Nurse Practitioner ($165,580). 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 Santa Maria instead of Lompoc?

Santa Maria, CA is 18.8 miles from Lompoc 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 Lompoc an affordable place to study nursing?

Lompoc’s median household income of $70,038 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Lompoc 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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Other Programs Available in Lompoc

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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.

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