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Best Theology & Ministry Schools Near Newark, DE (2026)
Newark, Delaware has 5 accredited schools offering theology programs. Newark has a population of about 30,309. Median household income is $71,373 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 57.5% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD metro area, the top-earning theology-related role is Philosophy and Religion Teacher, Postsecondary at a median $77,870 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).
Closest Theology Schools to Newark
The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer theology programs near Newark, ranked by BOC Score and straight-line distance from Newark city center. The list is rebuilt from federal IPEDS data on every site update.
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Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all Delaware schools on the Delaware theology page.
Theology Wages Near Newark
Newark is part of the Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD metro area (BLS area code 37980). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to Delaware statewide.
| Occupation | Median Wage | Source | COL-Adjusted (US=100) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clergy | $63,430 | Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD | $61,823 |
| Director of Religious Activities and Education | $59,320 | Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD | $57,817 |
| Religious Worker, All Other | $32,220 | Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD | $31,404 |
| Philosophy and Religion Teacher, Postsecondary | $77,870 | Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD | $75,897 |
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.
Newark at a Glance
| Metric | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 30,309 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003) |
| Median household income | $71,373 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013) |
| Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ | 57.5% | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003) |
| Regional Price Parity (US=100) | 102.6 (above U.S. average) | BEA RPP 2024 |
Other Newark-Area Cities With Theology Programs
- Wilmington, DE – 12.8 mi away (71,442 pop)
- Middletown, DE – 16.2 mi away (32,540 pop)
- Chester, PA – 23.5 mi away (33,988 pop)
- Bridgeton, NJ – 33.0 mi away (27,722 pop)
- Norristown, PA – 37.9 mi away (34,370 pop)
Frequently Asked Questions
How many accredited theology schools are near Newark, DE?
Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering theology programs near Newark. The closest is Neumann University in Aston, PA (21.7 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Villanova University (33.2 miles). 5 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.
What are the highest-paying theology roles near Newark?
Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying theology-related roles near Newark are: Philosophy and Religion Teacher, Postsecondary ($77,870), Clergy ($63,430), Director of Religious Activities and Education ($59,320). These reflect MSA-level medians where published, with Delaware statewide fallback for occupations not reported at the metro level.
Should I look at programs in Wilmington instead of Newark?
Wilmington, DE is 12.8 miles from Newark 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 Newark an affordable place to study theology?
Newark’s median household income of $71,373 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Newark while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and Delaware 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.