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

Updated September 1, 2026 BLS data College Scorecard On this page

Hemet, California has 5 accredited schools offering theology programs, with tuition ranging from $60,878 to $76,630 per year for indexed programs. Hemet has a population of about 90,646. Median household income is $53,623 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 15.2% 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 Hemet

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

Redlands, CA 24.7 miles from Hemet
  • 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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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 83%
  • Programs offered: 67

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

#2

California Baptist University

Riverside, CA 28.1 miles from Hemet
  • 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

#3

La Sierra University

Riverside, CA 31.4 miles from Hemet
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
48.4 BOC Score
Graduation rate 52%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $61,824
Avg net price $45,566/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 80%
  • Programs offered: 52

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#4

Westminster Theological Seminary in California

Escondido, CA 42.5 miles from Hemet
  • 4 year
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 3

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#5

Concordia University-Irvine

Irvine, CA 47.3 miles from Hemet
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
59.8 BOC Score
Graduation rate 64%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $65,083
Avg net price $28,115/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 75%
  • Programs offered: 37

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#6

Hope International University

Fullerton, CA 52.1 miles from Hemet
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
32.3 BOC Score
Graduation rate 46%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $49,697
Avg net price $29,310/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 61%
  • Programs offered: 15

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#7

Vanguard University of Southern California

Costa Mesa, CA 52.3 miles from Hemet
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
58.8 BOC Score
Graduation rate 63%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $59,541
Avg net price $21,241/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 72%
  • Programs offered: 37

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#8

Life Pacific University

San Dimas, CA 54.1 miles from Hemet
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
  • Accredited
38.1 BOC Score
Acceptance rate 96%
Graduation rate 48%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $43,299
Avg net price $20,898/yr
Tuition
In‑state$22,118
Out‑of‑state$22,118
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 65%
  • Programs offered: 9

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

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

Theology Wages Near Hemet

Hemet 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.

OccupationMedian WageSourceCOL-Adjusted (US=100)
Clergy$78,330Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA$73,618
Director of Religious Activities and Education$45,950Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA$43,186
Religious Worker, All Other$37,220Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA$34,981
Philosophy and Religion Teacher, Postsecondary$123,650Riverside-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.

Hemet at a Glance

MetricValueSource
Population90,646Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income$53,623Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+15.2%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 theology schools are near Hemet, CA?

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering theology programs near Hemet. The closest is University of Redlands in Redlands, CA (24.7 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Concordia University-Irvine (47.3 miles). 4 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying theology roles near Hemet?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying theology-related roles near Hemet 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 San Jacinto instead of Hemet?

San Jacinto, CA is 4.3 miles from Hemet 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 Hemet an affordable place to study theology?

Hemet’s median household income of $53,623 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Hemet 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 Hemet

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

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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