Best Theology & Ministry Schools Near Lynn Haven, FL (2026)

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

Lynn Haven, Florida has 1 accredited school offering theology programs, with tuition ranging from $15,000 to $23,159 per year for indexed programs. Lynn Haven has a population of about 19,451. Median household income is $83,093 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 33.3% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In Florida, the top-earning theology-related role is Philosophy and Religion Teacher, Postsecondary at a median $63,330 annually (BLS, May 2025).

Closest Theology Schools to Lynn Haven

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

Baptist University of Florida

Graceville, FL 50.8 miles from Lynn Haven
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
  • Accredited
41.8 BOC Score
Acceptance rate 36%
Graduation rate 62%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $42,836
Avg net price $10,372/yr
Tuition
In‑state$15,000
Out‑of‑state$15,000
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 64%
  • Programs offered: 9

Source:Accreditor: Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on CollegesIPEDSCollege Scorecard

#2

Trinity College of Florida

Trinity, FL 227.5 miles from Lynn Haven
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
  • Accredited
22.9 BOC Score
Acceptance rate 92%
Graduation rate 27%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $32,465
Avg net price $20,297/yr
Tuition
In‑state$16,300
Out‑of‑state$16,300
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 22%
  • Programs offered: 9

Source:Accreditor: Association for Biblical Higher EducationIPEDSCollege Scorecard

#3

Trinity Baptist College

Jacksonville, FL 229.3 miles from Lynn Haven
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
  • Accredited
26.3 BOC Score
Acceptance rate 53%
Graduation rate 38%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $37,275
Avg net price $20,011/yr
Tuition
In‑state$15,100
Out‑of‑state$15,100
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 54%
  • Programs offered: 9

Source:Accreditor: Transnational Association of Christian Colleges and SchoolsIPEDSCollege Scorecard

#4

Faith Theological Seminary and Christian College

Tampa, FL 239.8 miles from Lynn Haven
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
TuitionContact school for pricing
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 4

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#5

Saint Leo University

Saint Leo, FL 242.3 miles from Lynn Haven
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
32.0 BOC Score
Graduation rate 33%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $48,364
Avg net price $21,293/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 58%
  • Programs offered: 43

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#6

Florida College

Temple Terrace, FL 248.4 miles from Lynn Haven
  • 4 year
35.2 BOC Score
Graduation rate 60%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $43,445
Avg net price $23,931/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 76%
  • Programs offered: 19

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#7

Southeastern University

Lakeland, FL 271.4 miles from Lynn Haven
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
  • Accredited
32.6 BOC Score
Acceptance rate 53%
Graduation rate 43%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $46,744
Avg net price $31,942/yr
Tuition
In‑state$32,950
Out‑of‑state$32,950
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 71%
  • Programs offered: 74

Source:Accreditor: Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on CollegesIPEDSCollege Scorecard

#8

AdventHealth University

Orlando, FL 281.5 miles from Lynn Haven
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
47.0 BOC Score
Graduation rate 53%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $72,282
Avg net price $30,135/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 59%
  • Programs offered: 16

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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

Theology Wages Near Lynn Haven

OccupationMedian Annual Wage (Florida, statewide)
Clergy$56,940
Director of Religious Activities and Education$49,230
Religious Worker, All Other$38,490
Philosophy and Religion Teacher, Postsecondary$63,330

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.

Lynn Haven at a Glance

MetricValueSource
Population19,451Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income$83,093Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+33.3%Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Regional Price Parity (US=100)97.3 (below U.S. average)BEA RPP 2024

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited theology schools are near Lynn Haven, FL?

Our directory has 1 accredited schools offering theology programs near Lynn Haven. The closest is Baptist University of Florida in Graceville, FL (50.8 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Baptist University of Florida (50.8 miles). 1 of the highlighted schools is flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying theology roles in Florida?

Based on BLS May 2025 state wage data, the top-paying theology-related roles in Florida are: Philosophy and Religion Teacher, Postsecondary ($63,330), Clergy ($56,940), Director of Religious Activities and Education ($49,230). Wages for Lynn Haven workers will track these statewide medians, adjusted for local cost of living.

Should I look at programs in Panama City instead of Lynn Haven?

Panama City, FL is 3.0 miles from Lynn Haven 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 Lynn Haven an affordable place to study theology?

Lynn Haven’s median household income of $83,093 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Lynn Haven while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and Florida 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 Lynn Haven

Compare every accredited online degree program with city-level data for Lynn Haven:

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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