Best Theology & Ministry Schools Near Caldwell, ID (2026)

Caldwell, Idaho has 2 accredited schools offering theology programs, with tuition ranging from $11,802 to $23,301 per year for indexed programs. Caldwell has a population of about 63,465. Median household income is $66,663 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 17.8% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Boise City, ID metro area, the top-earning theology-related role is Clergy at a median $63,040 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).


Closest Theology Schools to Caldwell

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

Northwest Nazarene University

Nampa, ID 7.4 miles from Caldwell
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
48.4 BOC Score
Graduation rate 60%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $51,719
Avg net price $29,580/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 78%
  • Programs offered: 63

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#2

Boise Bible College

Boise, ID 18.4 miles from Caldwell
  • 4 year
  • Accredited
25.8 BOC Score
Acceptance rate 90%
Graduation rate 41%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $33,140
Avg net price $15,058/yr
Tuition
In‑state$11,802
Out‑of‑state$11,802
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 60%
  • Programs offered: 6

Source:Accreditor: Association for Biblical Higher EducationIPEDSCollege Scorecard

#3

New Saint Andrews College

Moscow, ID 213.8 miles from Caldwell
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
  • Accredited
82.9 BOC Score
Acceptance rate 84%
Graduation rate 72%
Tuition
In‑state$16,800
Out‑of‑state$16,800
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 87%
  • Programs offered: 4

Source:Accreditor: Northwest Commission on Colleges and UniversitiesIPEDSCollege Scorecard

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


Theology Wages Near Caldwell

Caldwell is part of the Boise City, ID metro area (BLS area code 14260). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to Idaho statewide.

OccupationMedian WageSourceCOL-Adjusted (US=100)
Clergy$63,040Boise City, ID$64,065
Director of Religious Activities and Education$44,990ID statewide$45,722
Religious Worker, All OtherN/AID statewide
Philosophy and Religion Teacher, Postsecondary$59,260Boise City, ID$60,224

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.


Caldwell at a Glance

MetricValueSource
Population63,465Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income$66,663Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+17.8%Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Regional Price Parity (US=100)98.4 (below U.S. average)BEA RPP 2024

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited theology schools are near Caldwell, ID?

Our directory has 2 accredited schools offering theology programs near Caldwell. The closest is Northwest Nazarene University in Nampa, ID (7.4 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Boise Bible College (18.4 miles). 1 of the highlighted schools is flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying theology roles near Caldwell?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying theology-related roles near Caldwell are: Clergy ($63,040), Philosophy and Religion Teacher, Postsecondary ($59,260), Director of Religious Activities and Education ($44,990). These reflect MSA-level medians where published, with Idaho statewide fallback for occupations not reported at the metro level.

Should I look at programs in Nampa instead of Caldwell?

Nampa, ID is 6.4 miles from Caldwell 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 Caldwell an affordable place to study theology?

Caldwell’s median household income of $66,663 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Caldwell while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and Idaho 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 Caldwell

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

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.