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

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

LaGrange, Georgia has 5 accredited schools offering theology programs. LaGrange has a population of about 33,564. 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 LaGrange

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

Point University

West Point, GA 13.3 miles from LaGrange
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
31.4 BOC Score
Graduation rate 45%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $38,740
Avg net price $25,335/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 73%
  • Programs offered: 37

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#2

Interdenominational Theological Center

Atlanta, GA 61.9 miles from LaGrange
  • 4 year
  • Exclusively online
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 2

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#3

Beulah Heights University

Atlanta, GA 62.8 miles from LaGrange
  • 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

#4

Emory University

Atlanta, GA 66.8 miles from LaGrange
  • 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

#5

Columbia Theological Seminary

Decatur, GA 67.1 miles from LaGrange
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 2

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#6

Luther Rice College & Seminary

Lithonia, GA 70.3 miles from LaGrange
  • 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

#7

Mercer University

Macon, GA 81.7 miles from LaGrange
  • 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

#8

Truett McConnell University

Cleveland, GA 131.3 miles from LaGrange
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
  • Accredited
33.2 BOC Score
Acceptance rate 78%
Graduation rate 39%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $46,700
Avg net price $22,227/yr
Tuition
In‑state$26,792
Out‑of‑state$26,792
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 63%
  • Programs offered: 17

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

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

Theology Wages Near LaGrange

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.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited theology schools are near LaGrange, GA?

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering theology programs near LaGrange. The closest is Point University in West Point, GA (13.3 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Columbia Theological Seminary (67.1 miles). 5 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 LaGrange workers will track these statewide medians, adjusted for local cost of living.

Should I look at programs in La Grange instead of LaGrange?

La Grange, GA is 0.0 miles from LaGrange 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.

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 LaGrange

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

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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