Best Theology & Ministry Schools Near Hinesville, GA (2026)

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

Hinesville, Georgia has 2 accredited schools offering theology programs. Hinesville has a population of about 35,282. Median household income is $59,216 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 20.7% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In Georgia, the top-earning theology-related role is Philosophy and Religion Teacher, Postsecondary at a median $77,570 annually (BLS, May 2025).

Closest Theology Schools to Hinesville

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

South University-Savannah Online

Savannah, GA 32.5 miles from Hinesville
  • 4 year
  • Exclusively online
16.3 BOC Score
Graduation rate 18%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $34,421
Avg net price $28,049/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 29%
  • Programs offered: 22

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#2

Brewton-Parker College

Mount Vernon, GA 61.7 miles from Hinesville
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
34.5 BOC Score
Graduation rate 25%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $42,009
Avg net price $26,054/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 42%
  • Programs offered: 18

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#3

Mercer University

Macon, GA 137.2 miles from Hinesville
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
63.8 BOC Score
Graduation rate 67%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $58,354
Avg net price $23,847/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 82%
  • Programs offered: 114

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#4

Emmanuel University

Franklin Springs, GA 191.4 miles from Hinesville
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
30.0 BOC Score
Graduation rate 40%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $38,208
Avg net price $20,925/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 64%
  • Programs offered: 27

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#5

Luther Rice College & Seminary

Lithonia, GA 194.5 miles from Hinesville
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
30.2 BOC Score
Graduation rate 45%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $47,003
Avg net price $27,883/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 57%
  • Programs offered: 7

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#6

Columbia Theological Seminary

Decatur, GA 204.4 miles from Hinesville
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 2

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#7

Beulah Heights University

Atlanta, GA 206.6 miles from Hinesville
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
18.1 BOC Score
Graduation rate 12%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $35,236
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 62%
  • Programs offered: 4

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#8

Emory University

Atlanta, GA 207.5 miles from Hinesville
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
83.6 BOC Score
Graduation rate 92%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $80,137
Avg net price $22,585/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 96%
  • Programs offered: 112

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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

Theology Wages Near Hinesville

OccupationMedian Annual Wage (Georgia, statewide)
Clergy$60,530
Director of Religious Activities and Education$72,910
Religious Worker, All Other$49,200
Philosophy and Religion Teacher, Postsecondary$77,570

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.

Hinesville at a Glance

MetricValueSource
Population35,282Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income$59,216Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+20.7%Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Regional Price Parity (US=100)93.9 (below U.S. average)BEA RPP 2024

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited theology schools are near Hinesville, GA?

Our directory has 2 accredited schools offering theology programs near Hinesville. The closest is South University-Savannah Online in Savannah, GA (32.5 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Brewton-Parker College (61.7 miles). 2 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying theology roles in Georgia?

Based on BLS May 2025 state wage data, the top-paying theology-related roles in Georgia are: Philosophy and Religion Teacher, Postsecondary ($77,570), Director of Religious Activities and Education ($72,910), Clergy ($60,530). Wages for Hinesville workers will track these statewide medians, adjusted for local cost of living.

Should I look at programs in Pooler instead of Hinesville?

Pooler, GA is 28.8 miles from Hinesville 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 Hinesville an affordable place to study theology?

Hinesville’s median household income of $59,216 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Hinesville while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and Georgia 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 Hinesville

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

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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