Best Nursing Schools Near Montclair, CA (2026)

Updated September 6, 2026 BLS data College Scorecard On this page

Montclair, California has 5 accredited schools offering nursing programs. Montclair has a population of about 37,809. Median household income is $76,338 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 17.8% 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 Montclair

The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer nursing programs near Montclair, ranked by BOC Score and straight-line distance from Montclair 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:

  • 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 Montclair. Advertising never affects these rankings. Read the full methodology.

Ranked by BOC Score — U.S. Dept. of Education outcome data. Advertising never affects rankings.

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#1

Western University of Health Sciences

Pomona, CA 3.0 miles from Montclair
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 17

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#2

West Coast University-Ontario

Ontario, CA 6.2 miles from Montclair
  • 4 year
61.5 BOC Score
Graduation rate 75%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $102,672
Avg net price $49,590/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 86%
  • Programs offered: 1

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#3

University of Phoenix-California

Ontario, CA 6.6 miles from Montclair
  • 4 year
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 15

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#4

Arizona College of Nursing-Ontario

Ontario, CA 6.9 miles from Montclair
  • 4 year
22.8 BOC Score
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $34,657
Avg net price $44,477/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 93%
  • Programs offered: 1

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#5

Azusa Pacific University

Azusa, CA 11.6 miles from Montclair
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
72.9 BOC Score
Graduation rate 73%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $66,677
Avg net price $22,212/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 84%
  • Programs offered: 75

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#6

California State University-Fullerton

Fullerton, CA 17.0 miles from Montclair
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
  • Accredited
85.3 BOC Score
Acceptance rate 91%
Graduation rate 70%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $62,951
Avg net price $6,555/yr
Tuition
In‑state$7,470
Out‑of‑state$20,070
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  • Retention rate: 84%
  • Programs offered: 78

Source:Accreditor: Western Association of Schools and Colleges Senior Colleges and University CommissionIPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#7

California Baptist University

Riverside, CA 18.4 miles from Montclair
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
56.4 BOC Score
Graduation rate 62%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $61,504
Avg net price $26,285/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 74%
  • Programs offered: 98

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#8

Rio Hondo College

Whittier, CA 19.5 miles from Montclair
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
  • Accredited
59.2 BOC Score
Graduation rate 26%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $44,950
Avg net price $14,379/yr
Tuition
In‑state$1,388
Out‑of‑state$9,884
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  • Retention rate: 100%
  • Programs offered: 90

Source:Accreditor: Western Association of Schools and Colleges Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior CollegesIPEDSCollege Scorecard

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Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all California schools on the California nursing page.

Nursing Wages Near Montclair

Montclair 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.

Montclair at a Glance

Metric Value Source
Population 37,809 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income $76,338 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ 17.8% 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

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited nursing schools are near Montclair, CA?

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering nursing programs near Montclair. The closest is Western University of Health Sciences in Pomona, CA (3.0 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is University of Phoenix-California (6.6 miles). 2 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying nursing roles near Montclair?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying nursing-related roles near Montclair 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 Pomona instead of Montclair?

Pomona, CA is 3.8 miles from Montclair 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 Montclair an affordable place to study nursing?

Montclair’s median household income of $76,338 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Montclair 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 Montclair

Compare every accredited online degree program with city-level data for Montclair:

Data verified: September 6, 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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