Best Sociology Schools Near Menifee, CA (2026)

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

Menifee, California has 5 accredited schools offering sociology programs, with tuition ranging from $1,428 to $49,806 per year for indexed programs. Menifee has a population of about 107,020. Median household income is $89,183 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 22.7% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA metro area, the top-earning sociology-related role is Sociology Teachers, Postsecondary at a median $157,630 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).

Closest Sociology Schools to Menifee

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

University of California-Riverside

Riverside, CA 21.1 miles from Menifee
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
  • Accredited
84.1 BOC Score
Acceptance rate 76%
Graduation rate 76%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $67,699
Avg net price $14,304/yr
Tuition
In‑state$15,606
Out‑of‑state$49,806
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 88%
  • Programs offered: 87

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

#2

California Baptist University

Riverside, CA 21.5 miles from Menifee
  • 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

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#3

Crafton Hills College

Yucaipa, CA 24.5 miles from Menifee
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
54.1 BOC Score
Graduation rate 31%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $42,553
Avg net price $11,331/yr
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 41

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#4

University of Redlands

Redlands, CA 25.8 miles from Menifee
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
  • Accredited
66.0 BOC Score
Acceptance rate 83%
Graduation rate 69%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $72,690
Avg net price $30,031/yr
Tuition
In‑state$60,878
Out‑of‑state$60,878
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  • Retention rate: 83%
  • Programs offered: 67

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

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#5

University of Massachusetts Global

Aliso Viejo, CA 32.1 miles from Menifee
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
  • Accredited
44.5 BOC Score
Graduation rate 55%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $65,703
Avg net price $32,654/yr
Tuition
In‑state$12,540
Out‑of‑state$12,540
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 52%
  • Programs offered: 41

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

#6

California State University-San Bernardino

San Bernardino, CA 34.9 miles from Menifee
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
  • Accredited
78.4 BOC Score
Acceptance rate 94%
Graduation rate 55%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $59,977
Avg net price $4,564/yr
Tuition
In‑state$8,093
Out‑of‑state$20,693
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 79%
  • Programs offered: 78

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

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#7

MiraCosta College

Oceanside, CA 35.2 miles from Menifee
  • 4 year
54.0 BOC Score
Graduation rate 28%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $43,845
Avg net price $7,339/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 89%
  • Programs offered: 82

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#8

University of California-Irvine

Irvine, CA 37.9 miles from Menifee
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
  • Accredited
90.2 BOC Score
Acceptance rate 29%
Graduation rate 86%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $80,735
Avg net price $14,251/yr
Tuition
In‑state$15,722
Out‑of‑state$49,922
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 94%
  • Programs offered: 134

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

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

Sociology Wages Near Menifee

Menifee 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)
Sociologists $131,170 Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA $123,280
Sociology Teachers, Postsecondary $157,630 Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA $148,148
Social and Human Service Assistants $48,370 Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA $45,461
Survey Researchers $83,520 CA statewide $78,496
Child, Family, and School Social Workers $63,230 Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA $59,427
Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists $69,840 Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA $65,639
Social Science Research Assistants $36,710 Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA $34,502
Social and Community Service Managers $79,570 Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA $74,784

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.

Menifee at a Glance

Metric Value Source
Population 107,020 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income $89,183 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ 22.7% Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Regional Price Parity (US=100) 106.4 (above U.S. average) BEA RPP 2024

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited sociology schools are near Menifee, CA?

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering sociology programs near Menifee. The closest is Moreno Valley College in Moreno Valley, CA (13.6 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Riverside City College (22.5 miles). 2 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying sociology roles near Menifee?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying sociology-related roles near Menifee are: Sociology Teachers, Postsecondary ($157,630), Sociologists ($131,170), Survey Researchers ($83,520). 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 Wildomar instead of Menifee?

Wildomar, CA is 6.6 miles from Menifee 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 Menifee an affordable place to study sociology?

Menifee’s median household income of $89,183 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Menifee 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 Menifee

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

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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