Best Theology & Ministry Schools Near Longmont, CO (2026)

Longmont, Colorado has 5 accredited schools offering theology programs, with tuition ranging from $41,342 to $54,242 per year for indexed programs. Longmont has a population of about 98,958. Median household income is $89,724 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 46.3% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Boulder, CO metro area, the top-earning theology-related role is Philosophy and Religion Teacher, Postsecondary at a median $78,310 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).


Closest Theology Schools to Longmont

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

Naropa University

Boulder, CO 13.9 miles from Longmont
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
26.6 BOC Score
Graduation rate 54%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $28,720
Avg net price $29,179/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 56%
  • Programs offered: 12

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#2

Colorado Christian University

Lakewood, CO 31.5 miles from Longmont
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
  • Accredited
36.5 BOC Score
Graduation rate 60%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $50,416
Avg net price $29,500/yr
Tuition
In‑state$41,342
Out‑of‑state$41,342
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 81%
  • Programs offered: 74

Source:Accreditor: Higher Learning CommissionIPEDSCollege Scorecard

#4

Denver Seminary

Littleton, CO 39.5 miles from Longmont
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
  • Accredited
TuitionContact school for pricing
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 9

Source:Accreditor: Commission on Accrediting of the Association of Theological SchoolsIPEDSCollege Scorecard

#5

Nazarene Bible College

Colorado Springs, CO 92.1 miles from Longmont
  • 4 year
  • Exclusively online
23.7 BOC Score
Graduation rate 24%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $41,450
TuitionContact school for pricing
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 5

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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


Theology Wages Near Longmont

Longmont is part of the Boulder, CO metro area (BLS area code 14500). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to Colorado statewide.

OccupationMedian WageSourceCOL-Adjusted (US=100)
Clergy$68,800Boulder, CO$65,399
Director of Religious Activities and Education$67,760CO statewide$64,411
Religious Worker, All Other$50,440CO statewide$47,947
Philosophy and Religion Teacher, Postsecondary$78,310Boulder, CO$74,439

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.


Longmont at a Glance

MetricValueSource
Population98,958Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income$89,724Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+46.3%Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Regional Price Parity (US=100)105.2 (above U.S. average)BEA RPP 2024

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited theology schools are near Longmont, CO?

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering theology programs near Longmont. The closest is Naropa University in Boulder, CO (13.9 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Nazarene Bible College (92.1 miles). 4 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying theology roles near Longmont?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying theology-related roles near Longmont are: Philosophy and Religion Teacher, Postsecondary ($78,310), Clergy ($68,800), Director of Religious Activities and Education ($67,760). These reflect MSA-level medians where published, with Colorado statewide fallback for occupations not reported at the metro level.

Should I look at programs in Firestone instead of Longmont?

Firestone, CO is 8.1 miles from Longmont 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 Longmont an affordable place to study theology?

Longmont’s median household income of $89,724 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Longmont while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and Colorado 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 Longmont

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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.