Best Theology & Ministry Schools Near Camarillo, CA (2026)

Camarillo, California has 5 accredited schools offering theology programs. Camarillo has a population of about 70,244. Median household income is $109,390 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 43.4% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura, CA metro area, the top-earning theology-related role is Philosophy and Religion Teacher, Postsecondary at a median $122,700 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).


Closest Theology Schools to Camarillo

The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer theology programs near Camarillo, ranked by BOC Score and straight-line distance from Camarillo 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 Camarillo. Advertising never affects these rankings. Read the full methodology.

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

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#1

California Lutheran University

Thousand Oaks, CA 8.8 miles from Camarillo
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
68.3 BOC Score
Graduation rate 76%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $68,712
Avg net price $30,109/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 80%
  • Programs offered: 60

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#2

Pepperdine University

Malibu, CA 22.6 miles from Camarillo
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
72.9 BOC Score
Graduation rate 84%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $82,939
Avg net price $58,098/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 87%
  • Programs offered: 71

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#3

The Master's University and Seminary

Santa Clarita, CA 31.3 miles from Camarillo
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
57.8 BOC Score
Graduation rate 64%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $57,106
Avg net price $32,647/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 85%
  • Programs offered: 40

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#4

American Jewish University

Los Angeles, CA 32.7 miles from Camarillo
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
  • Accredited
81.9 BOC Score
Graduation rate 41%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $61,954
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 5

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

#5

Claremont School of Theology

Los Angeles, CA 36.0 miles from Camarillo
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 4

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#6

Loyola Marymount University

Los Angeles, CA 39.4 miles from Camarillo
  • 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

#7

Academy for Jewish Religion California

Los Angeles, CA 39.4 miles from Camarillo
  • 4 year
  • Exclusively online
  • Accredited
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 3

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

#8

World Mission University

Los Angeles, CA 43.9 miles from Camarillo
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
57.6 BOC Score
Graduation rate 58%
Avg net price $15,785/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 71%
  • Programs offered: 11

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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


Theology Wages Near Camarillo

Camarillo is part of the Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura, CA metro area (BLS area code 37100). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to California statewide.

OccupationMedian WageSourceCOL-Adjusted (US=100)
Clergy$77,050Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura, CA$69,729
Director of Religious Activities and Education$49,490Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura, CA$44,787
Religious Worker, All Other$45,440CA statewide$41,122
Philosophy and Religion Teacher, Postsecondary$122,700Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura, CA$111,041

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.


Camarillo at a Glance

MetricValueSource
Population70,244Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income$109,390Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+43.4%Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Regional Price Parity (US=100)110.5 (above U.S. average)BEA RPP 2024

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited theology schools are near Camarillo, CA?

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering theology programs near Camarillo. The closest is California Lutheran University in Thousand Oaks, CA (8.8 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Claremont School of Theology (36.0 miles). 5 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying theology roles near Camarillo?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying theology-related roles near Camarillo are: Philosophy and Religion Teacher, Postsecondary ($122,700), Clergy ($77,050), Director of Religious Activities and Education ($49,490). 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 Oxnard instead of Camarillo?

Oxnard, CA is 8.7 miles from Camarillo 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 Camarillo an affordable place to study theology?

Camarillo’s median household income of $109,390 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Camarillo 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 Camarillo

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

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 2024โ€“2034) and the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (2023 cohort). The source agency and data year are cited inline with every statistic.