Little Rock, Arkansas has 4 accredited schools offering theology programs. Little Rock has a population of about 202,739. Median household income is $60,583 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 44.0% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In Arkansas, the top-earning theology-related role is Philosophy and Religion Teacher, Postsecondary at a median $74,100 annually (BLS, May 2025).
Closest Theology Schools to Little Rock
The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer theology programs near Little Rock, ranked by BOC Score and straight-line distance from Little Rock 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:
BOCSCORE
- 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 Little Rock.
Advertising never affects these rankings. Read the full methodology.
TuitionContact school for pricing
Source:Accreditor: Transnational Association of Christian Colleges and Schools · IPEDS · College Scorecard
Graduation rate
39%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$46,789
Avg net price
$12,287/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
Key stats- Retention rate: 61%
- Programs offered: 20
Source:IPEDS · College Scorecard
Graduation rate
68%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$52,876
Avg net price
$22,130/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
Key stats- Retention rate: 87%
- Programs offered: 100
Source:IPEDS · College Scorecard
Graduation rate
65%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$51,673
Avg net price
$22,409/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
Key stats- Retention rate: 83%
- Programs offered: 60
Source:IPEDS · College Scorecard
Graduation rate
41%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$38,484
Avg net price
$15,745/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
Key stats- Retention rate: 60%
- Programs offered: 19
Source:IPEDS · College Scorecard
Graduation rate
29%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$39,533
Avg net price
$16,315/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
Key stats- Retention rate: 63%
- Programs offered: 7
Source:IPEDS · College Scorecard
Graduation rate
25%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$40,650
Avg net price
$22,075/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
Key stats- Retention rate: 45%
- Programs offered: 7
Source:IPEDS · College Scorecard
Graduation rate
68%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$53,907
Avg net price
$20,397/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
Key stats- Retention rate: 83%
- Programs offered: 52
Source:IPEDS · College Scorecard
Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all Arkansas schools on the Arkansas theology page.
Theology Wages Near Little Rock
Little Rock is part of the Little Rock-North Little Rock-Conway, AR metro area (BLS area code 30780). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to Arkansas statewide.
| Occupation | Median Wage | Source | COL-Adjusted (US=100) |
|---|
| Clergy | $49,410 | Little Rock-North Little Rock-Conway, AR | $55,268 |
| Director of Religious Activities and Education | $33,920 | Little Rock-North Little Rock-Conway, AR | $37,942 |
| Religious Worker, All Other | $44,760 | AR statewide | $50,067 |
| Philosophy and Religion Teacher, Postsecondary | $74,100 | AR statewide | $82,886 |
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.
Little Rock at a Glance
| Metric | Value | Source |
|---|
| Population | 202,739 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003) |
| Median household income | $60,583 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013) |
| Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ | 44.0% | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003) |
| Regional Price Parity (US=100) | 89.4 (below U.S. average) | BEA RPP 2024 |
Other Little Rock-Area Cities With Theology Programs
- North Little Rock, AR – 7.9 mi away (66,278 pop)
- Bryant, AR – 10.7 mi away (20,005 pop)
- Sherwood, AR – 12.4 mi away (30,657 pop)
- Benton, AR – 15.9 mi away (35,775 pop)
- Jacksonville, AR – 16.8 mi away (28,518 pop)
Frequently Asked Questions
How many accredited theology schools are near Little Rock, AR?
Our directory has 4 accredited schools offering theology programs near Little Rock. The closest is Jackson Theological Seminary in North Little Rock, AR (6.0 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Ouachita Baptist University (57.3 miles). 3 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.
What are the highest-paying theology roles near Little Rock?
Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying theology-related roles near Little Rock are: Philosophy and Religion Teacher, Postsecondary ($74,100), Clergy ($49,410), Religious Worker, All Other ($44,760). These reflect MSA-level medians where published, with Arkansas statewide fallback for occupations not reported at the metro level.
Should I look at programs in North Little Rock instead of Little Rock?
North Little Rock, AR is 7.9 miles from Little Rock 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 Little Rock an affordable place to study theology?
Little Rock’s median household income of $60,583 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Little Rock while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and Arkansas 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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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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