Best Sociology Schools Near Lomita, CA (2026)

Updated September 5, 2026 BLS data College Scorecard On this page

Lomita, California has 5 accredited schools offering sociology programs, with tuition ranging from $7,449 to $23,191 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 sociology-related role is Sociology Teachers, Postsecondary at a median $128,010 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).

Closest Sociology Schools to Lomita

The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer sociology 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:

  • 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.

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

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#1

California State University-Dominguez Hills

Carson, CA 6.1 miles from Lomita
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
  • Accredited
70.1 BOC Score
Acceptance rate 93%
Graduation rate 45%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $57,162
Avg net price $8,615/yr
Tuition
In‑state$7,449
Out‑of‑state$20,049
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 69%
  • Programs offered: 63

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

#2

California State University-Long Beach

Long Beach, CA 11.8 miles from Lomita
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
  • Accredited
86.2 BOC Score
Acceptance rate 46%
Graduation rate 69%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $64,403
Avg net price $10,440/yr
Tuition
In‑state$7,350
Out‑of‑state$19,950
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 86%
  • Programs offered: 121

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

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#3

Loyola Marymount University

Los Angeles, CA 13.5 miles from Lomita
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
72.2 BOC Score
Graduation rate 81%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $78,349
Avg net price $48,381/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 88%
  • Programs offered: 80

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#4

West Los Angeles College

Culver City, CA 15.1 miles from Lomita
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
59.2 BOC Score
Graduation rate 18%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $38,537
Avg net price $9,634/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 100%
  • Programs offered: 60

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#5

University of Southern California

Los Angeles, CA 15.9 miles from Lomita
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
80.2 BOC Score
Graduation rate 93%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $92,498
Avg net price $32,740/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 96%
  • Programs offered: 267

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#6

Cypress College

Cypress, CA 17.0 miles from Lomita
  • 4 year
49.5 BOC Score
Graduation rate 30%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $43,533
Avg net price $4,606/yr
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  • Programs offered: 84

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#7

Santa Monica College

Santa Monica, CA 17.7 miles from Lomita
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
63.0 BOC Score
Graduation rate 28%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $42,193
Avg net price $2,779/yr
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 72

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#8

Biola University

La Mirada, CA 19.1 miles from Lomita
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
61.2 BOC Score
Graduation rate 70%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $56,778
Avg net price $31,495/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 85%
  • Programs offered: 67

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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

Sociology 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)
Sociologists $124,540 Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA $109,630
Sociology Teachers, Postsecondary $128,010 Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA $112,685
Social and Human Service Assistants $50,330 Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA $44,305
Survey Researchers $83,520 Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA $73,521
Child, Family, and School Social Workers $71,250 Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA $62,720
Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists $82,990 Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA $73,055
Social Science Research Assistants $59,240 Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA $52,148
Social and Community Service Managers $87,100 Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA $76,673

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited sociology schools are near Lomita, CA?

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering sociology programs near Lomita. The closest is Los Angeles Harbor College in Wilmington, CA (2.0 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Los Angeles Southwest College (9.4 miles). 4 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying sociology roles near Lomita?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying sociology-related roles near Lomita are: Sociology Teachers, Postsecondary ($128,010), Sociologists ($124,540), Social and Community Service Managers ($87,100). 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 sociology 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 sociology?

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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Other Programs Available in Lomita

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

Data verified: September 5, 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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