Best Theology & Ministry Schools Near La Habra, CA (2026)

La Habra, California has 5 accredited schools offering theology programs. La Habra has a population of about 62,233. Median household income is $98,158 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 29.7% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA metro area, the top-earning theology-related role is Philosophy and Religion Teacher, Postsecondary at a median $103,320 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).


Closest Theology Schools to La Habra

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

Biola University

La Mirada, CA 3.9 miles from La Habra
  • 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
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 85%
  • Programs offered: 67

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#2

Grace Mission University

Fullerton, CA 4.2 miles from La Habra
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
66.2 BOC Score
Graduation rate 65%
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 75%
  • Programs offered: 6

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#3

Hope International University

Fullerton, CA 5.2 miles from La Habra
  • 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

#4

Bethesda University

Anaheim, CA 5.9 miles from La Habra
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
38.2 BOC Score
Graduation rate 16%
Avg net price $11,097/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 49%
  • Programs offered: 7

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#5

Presbyterian Theological Seminary in America

Santa Fe Springs, CA 6.1 miles from La Habra
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
60.9 BOC Score
Graduation rate 66%
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 67%
  • Programs offered: 7

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#6

Latin American Bible Institute

La Puente, CA 7.5 miles from La Habra
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
40.2 BOC Score
Graduation rate 24%
Avg net price $10,030/yr
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 2

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#7

University of the West

Rosemead, CA 11.1 miles from La Habra
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
  • Accredited
61.8 BOC Score
Acceptance rate 100%
Graduation rate 33%
Avg net price $6,845/yr
Tuition
In‑state$15,446
Out‑of‑state$15,446
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 55%
  • Programs offered: 8

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

#8

Life Pacific University

San Dimas, CA 13.7 miles from La Habra
  • 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 La Habra

La Habra 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.

OccupationMedian WageSourceCOL-Adjusted (US=100)
Clergy$84,050Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA$73,988
Director of Religious Activities and Education$62,390Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA$54,921
Religious Worker, All Other$47,940Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA$42,201
Philosophy and Religion Teacher, Postsecondary$103,320Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA$90,951

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.


La Habra at a Glance

MetricValueSource
Population62,233Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income$98,158Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+29.7%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 theology schools are near La Habra, CA?

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering theology programs near La Habra. The closest is Biola University in La Mirada, CA (3.9 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Presbyterian Theological Seminary in America (6.1 miles). 5 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying theology roles near La Habra?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying theology-related roles near La Habra are: Philosophy and Religion Teacher, Postsecondary ($103,320), Clergy ($84,050), Director of Religious Activities and Education ($62,390). 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 Fullerton instead of La Habra?

Fullerton, CA is 3.3 miles from La Habra 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 La Habra an affordable place to study theology?

La Habra’s median household income of $98,158 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in La Habra 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 La Habra

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

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.