Apple Valley, California has 5 accredited schools offering theology programs, with tuition ranging from $22,118 to $76,630 per year for indexed programs. Apple Valley has a population of about 75,478. Median household income is $65,926 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 19.5% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA metro area, the top-earning theology-related role is Philosophy and Religion Teacher, Postsecondary at a median $123,650 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).
Closest Theology Schools to Apple Valley
The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer theology programs near Apple Valley, ranked by BOC Score and straight-line distance from Apple Valley 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:
BOCSCORE
- 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 Apple Valley.
Advertising never affects these rankings. Read the full methodology.
Acceptance rate
83%
Graduation rate
69%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$72,690
Avg net price
$30,031/yr
TuitionIn‑state$60,878
Out‑of‑state$60,878
Key stats- Retention rate: 83%
- Programs offered: 67
Source:Accreditor: Western Association of Schools and Colleges Senior Colleges and University Commission · IPEDS · College Scorecard
Graduation rate
62%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$61,504
Avg net price
$26,285/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
Key stats- Retention rate: 74%
- Programs offered: 98
Source:IPEDS · College Scorecard
Graduation rate
52%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$61,824
Avg net price
$45,566/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
Key stats- Retention rate: 80%
- Programs offered: 52
Source:IPEDS · College Scorecard
Acceptance rate
96%
Graduation rate
48%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$43,299
Avg net price
$20,898/yr
TuitionIn‑state$22,118
Out‑of‑state$22,118
Key stats- Retention rate: 65%
- Programs offered: 9
Source:Accreditor: Western Association of Schools and Colleges Senior Colleges and University Commission · IPEDS · College Scorecard
Graduation rate
73%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$66,677
Avg net price
$22,212/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
Key stats- Retention rate: 84%
- Programs offered: 75
Source:IPEDS · College Scorecard
Graduation rate
24%
Avg net price
$10,030/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
Source:IPEDS · College Scorecard
TuitionContact school for pricing
Source:IPEDS · College Scorecard
Graduation rate
46%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$49,697
Avg net price
$29,310/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
Key stats- Retention rate: 61%
- Programs offered: 15
Source:IPEDS · College Scorecard
Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all California schools on the California theology page.
Theology Wages Near Apple Valley
Apple Valley 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) |
|---|
| Clergy | $78,330 | Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA | $73,618 |
| Director of Religious Activities and Education | $45,950 | Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA | $43,186 |
| Religious Worker, All Other | $37,220 | Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA | $34,981 |
| Philosophy and Religion Teacher, Postsecondary | $123,650 | Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA | $116,212 |
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.
Apple Valley at a Glance
| Metric | Value | Source |
|---|
| Population | 75,478 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003) |
| Median household income | $65,926 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013) |
| Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ | 19.5% | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003) |
| Regional Price Parity (US=100) | 106.4 (above U.S. average) | BEA RPP 2024 |
Other Apple Valley-Area Cities With Theology Programs
- Victorville, CA – 8.2 mi away (346,449 pop)
- Hesperia, CA – 11.1 mi away (93,724 pop)
- Adelanto, CA – 13.7 mi away (33,391 pop)
- Barstow, CA – 24.8 mi away (30,503 pop)
- San Bernardino, CA – 27.5 mi away (216,239 pop)
Frequently Asked Questions
How many accredited theology schools are near Apple Valley, CA?
Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering theology programs near Apple Valley. The closest is University of Redlands in Redlands, CA (32.5 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Azusa Pacific University (47.7 miles). 5 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.
What are the highest-paying theology roles near Apple Valley?
Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying theology-related roles near Apple Valley are: Philosophy and Religion Teacher, Postsecondary ($123,650), Clergy ($78,330), Director of Religious Activities and Education ($45,950). 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 Victorville instead of Apple Valley?
Victorville, CA is 8.2 miles from Apple Valley and has its own set of local theology programs – see the city’s page. For online programs, distance matters less; for hybrid or in-person formats, comparing both can help.
Is Apple Valley an affordable place to study theology?
Apple Valley’s median household income of $65,926 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Apple Valley 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: September 1, 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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