Best Theology & Ministry Schools Near Sweetwater, FL (2026)

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

Sweetwater, Florida has 5 accredited schools offering theology programs, with tuition ranging from $34,350 to $51,205 per year for indexed programs. Sweetwater has a population of about 19,544. Median household income is $55,154 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 21.0% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL metro area, the top-earning theology-related role is Philosophy and Religion Teacher, Postsecondary at a median $63,330 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).

Closest Theology Schools to Sweetwater

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

Kennedy University of Baptist

Miami, FL 11.5 miles from Sweetwater
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 3

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#2

St. Thomas University

Miami Gardens, FL 12.5 miles from Sweetwater
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
  • Accredited
37.8 BOC Score
Acceptance rate 98%
Graduation rate 46%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $54,272
Avg net price $26,312/yr
Tuition
In‑state$34,770
Out‑of‑state$34,770
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 56%
  • Programs offered: 38

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

#3

Barry University

Miami, FL 13.0 miles from Sweetwater
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
  • Accredited
40.8 BOC Score
Acceptance rate 77%
Graduation rate 37%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $55,966
Avg net price $22,613/yr
Tuition
In‑state$34,350
Out‑of‑state$34,350
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 61%
  • Programs offered: 64

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

#4

South Florida Bible College and Theological Seminary

Deerfield Beach, FL 39.2 miles from Sweetwater
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
40.7 BOC Score
Graduation rate 26%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $45,354
Avg net price $21,751/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 50%
  • Programs offered: 11

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#5

Saint Vincent de Paul Regional Seminary

Boynton Beach, FL 53.3 miles from Sweetwater
  • 4 year
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 4

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#6

Palm Beach Atlantic University

West Palm Beach, FL 67.0 miles from Sweetwater
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
39.4 BOC Score
Graduation rate 56%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $49,232
Avg net price $28,354/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 67%
  • Programs offered: 58

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#7

Ave Maria University

Ave Maria, FL 76.4 miles from Sweetwater
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
47.0 BOC Score
Graduation rate 57%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $49,520
Avg net price $24,860/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 77%
  • Programs offered: 30

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#8

Warner University

Lake Wales, FL 160.3 miles from Sweetwater
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
36.5 BOC Score
Graduation rate 49%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $46,086
Avg net price $19,748/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 45%
  • Programs offered: 22

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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

Theology Wages Near Sweetwater

Sweetwater is part of the Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL metro area (BLS area code 33100). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to Florida statewide.

OccupationMedian WageSourceCOL-Adjusted (US=100)
Clergy$58,470Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL$51,200
Director of Religious Activities and Education$51,540Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL$45,131
Religious Worker, All Other$38,510Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL$33,722
Philosophy and Religion Teacher, Postsecondary$63,330Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL$55,455

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.

Sweetwater at a Glance

MetricValueSource
Population19,544Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income$55,154Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+21.0%Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Regional Price Parity (US=100)114.2 (above U.S. average)BEA RPP 2024

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited theology schools are near Sweetwater, FL?

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering theology programs near Sweetwater. The closest is Kennedy University of Baptist in Miami, FL (11.5 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Saint Vincent de Paul Regional Seminary (53.3 miles). 4 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying theology roles near Sweetwater?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying theology-related roles near Sweetwater are: Philosophy and Religion Teacher, Postsecondary ($63,330), Clergy ($58,470), Director of Religious Activities and Education ($51,540). These reflect MSA-level medians where published, with Florida statewide fallback for occupations not reported at the metro level.

Should I look at programs in Doral instead of Sweetwater?

Doral, FL is 2.8 miles from Sweetwater 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 Sweetwater an affordable place to study theology?

Sweetwater’s median household income of $55,154 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Sweetwater 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 Sweetwater

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

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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