Best Theology & Ministry Schools Near Sierra Vista, AZ (2026)

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

Sierra Vista, Arizona is home to about 45,203 residents. Median household income is $69,783 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 35.0% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In Arizona, the top-earning theology-related role is Philosophy and Religion Teacher, Postsecondary at a median $78,940 annually (BLS, May 2025).

Closest Theology Schools to Sierra Vista

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

American InterContinental University System

Chandler, AZ 146.9 miles from Sierra Vista
  • 4 year
  • Exclusively online
27.1 BOC Score
Graduation rate 15%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $36,144
Avg net price $15,172/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 23%
  • Programs offered: 27

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#2

International Baptist College and Seminary

Chandler, AZ 149.3 miles from Sierra Vista
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
45.9 BOC Score
Graduation rate 47%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $39,556
Avg net price $14,660/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 80%
  • Programs offered: 7

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#3

Phoenix Seminary

Scottsdale, AZ 167.6 miles from Sierra Vista
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 4

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#4

Grand Canyon University

Phoenix, AZ 171.2 miles from Sierra Vista
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
33.9 BOC Score
Graduation rate 45%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $42,186
Avg net price $22,472/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 70%
  • Programs offered: 108

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#5

Arizona Christian University

Glendale, AZ 179.0 miles from Sierra Vista
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
  • Accredited
30.9 BOC Score
Acceptance rate 71%
Graduation rate 41%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $51,612
Avg net price $32,839/yr
Tuition
In‑state$35,098
Out‑of‑state$35,098
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 54%
  • Programs offered: 21

Source:Accreditor: Higher Learning CommissionIPEDSCollege Scorecard

#6

Indian Bible College

Flagstaff, AZ 263.4 miles from Sierra Vista
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
  • Accredited
71.2 BOC Score
Graduation rate 55%
Avg net price $10,439/yr
Tuition
In‑state$7,980
Out‑of‑state$7,980
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 1

Source:Accreditor: Association for Biblical Higher EducationIPEDSCollege Scorecard

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

Theology Wages Near Sierra Vista

OccupationMedian Annual Wage (Arizona, statewide)
Clergy$61,900
Director of Religious Activities and Education$57,140
Religious Worker, All Other$50,750
Philosophy and Religion Teacher, Postsecondary$78,940

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.

Sierra Vista at a Glance

MetricValueSource
Population45,203Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income$69,783Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+35.0%Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Regional Price Parity (US=100)89.2 (below U.S. average)BEA RPP 2024

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the highest-paying theology roles in Arizona?

Based on BLS May 2025 state wage data, the top-paying theology-related roles in Arizona are: Philosophy and Religion Teacher, Postsecondary ($78,940), Clergy ($61,900), Director of Religious Activities and Education ($57,140). Wages for Sierra Vista workers will track these statewide medians, adjusted for local cost of living.

Should I look at programs in Nogales instead of Sierra Vista?

Nogales, AZ is 39.0 miles from Sierra Vista 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 Sierra Vista an affordable place to study theology?

Sierra Vista’s median household income of $69,783 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Sierra Vista while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and Arizona 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 Sierra Vista

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

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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