Best Theology & Ministry Schools Near West Hollywood, CA

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

West Hollywood, California has 5 accredited schools offering theology programs. West Hollywood has a population of about 35,090. Median household income is $94,844 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 62.9% 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 West Hollywood

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

Claremont School of Theology

Los Angeles, CA 3.8 miles from West Hollywood
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
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  • Programs offered: 4

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#2

World Mission University

Los Angeles, CA 5.0 miles from West Hollywood
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
57.6 BOC Score
Graduation rate 58%
Avg net price $15,785/yr
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  • Retention rate: 71%
  • Programs offered: 11

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#3

American Jewish University

Los Angeles, CA 6.3 miles from West Hollywood
  • 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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  • Programs offered: 5

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

#4

Loyola Marymount University

Los Angeles, CA 8.5 miles from West Hollywood
  • 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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  • Retention rate: 88%
  • Programs offered: 80

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#5

Academy for Jewish Religion California

Los Angeles, CA 8.5 miles from West Hollywood
  • 4 year
  • Exclusively online
  • Accredited
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  • Programs offered: 3

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

#6

Fuller Theological Seminary

Pasadena, CA 13.9 miles from West Hollywood
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
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  • Programs offered: 6

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#7

America Evangelical University

Gardena, CA 14.8 miles from West Hollywood
  • 4 year
  • Exclusively online
35.9 BOC Score
Graduation rate 36%
Avg net price $17,854/yr
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  • Retention rate: 55%
  • Programs offered: 4

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#8

University of the West

Rosemead, CA 16.8 miles from West Hollywood
  • 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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  • Retention rate: 55%
  • Programs offered: 8

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 West Hollywood

West Hollywood 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.

West Hollywood at a Glance

MetricValueSource
Population35,090Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income$94,844Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+62.9%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 West Hollywood, CA?

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering theology programs near West Hollywood. The closest is Claremont School of Theology in Los Angeles, CA (3.8 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Academy for Jewish Religion California (8.5 miles). 5 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying theology roles near West Hollywood?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying theology-related roles near West Hollywood 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 Beverly Hills instead of West Hollywood?

Beverly Hills, CA is 1.9 miles from West Hollywood 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 West Hollywood an affordable place to study theology?

West Hollywood’s median household income of $94,844 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in West Hollywood 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 West Hollywood

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

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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