Columbus, Indiana has 5 accredited schools offering theology programs, with tuition ranging from $9,840 to $58,821 per year for indexed programs. Columbus has a population of about 51,970. In Indiana, the top-earning theology-related role is Philosophy and Religion Teacher, Postsecondary at a median $79,740 annually (BLS, May 2025).
Closest Theology Schools to Columbus
The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer theology programs near Columbus, ranked by BOC Score and straight-line distance from Columbus 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:
BOCSCORE
- 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 Columbus.
Advertising never affects these rankings. Read the full methodology.
Acceptance rate
84%
Graduation rate
65%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$53,957
Avg net price
$21,829/yr
TuitionIn‑state$44,638
Out‑of‑state$44,638
Key stats- Retention rate: 83%
- Programs offered: 30
Source:Accreditor: Higher Learning Commission · IPEDS · College Scorecard
Graduation rate
58%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$58,759
Avg net price
$24,018/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
Key stats- Retention rate: 77%
- Programs offered: 46
Source:IPEDS · College Scorecard
TuitionContact school for pricing
Source:IPEDS · College Scorecard
Graduation rate
69%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$65,875
Avg net price
$22,285/yr
TuitionIn‑state$9,840
Out‑of‑state$9,840
Key stats- Retention rate: 67%
- Programs offered: 4
Source:Accreditor: Association for Biblical Higher Education · IPEDS · College Scorecard
Graduation rate
38%
Avg net price
$21,957/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
Key stats- Retention rate: 64%
- Programs offered: 5
Source:IPEDS · College Scorecard
Graduation rate
45%
Avg net price
$10,110/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
Key stats- Retention rate: 67%
- Programs offered: 7
Source:IPEDS · College Scorecard
Graduation rate
59%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$48,899
Avg net price
$25,021/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
Key stats- Retention rate: 65%
- Programs offered: 49
Source:IPEDS · College Scorecard
Acceptance rate
73%
Graduation rate
68%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$50,797
Avg net price
$24,714/yr
TuitionIn‑state$53,930
Out‑of‑state$53,930
Key stats- Retention rate: 78%
- Programs offered: 34
Source:Accreditor: Higher Learning Commission · IPEDS · College Scorecard
Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all Indiana schools on the Indiana theology page.
Theology Wages Near Columbus
| Occupation | Median Annual Wage (Indiana, statewide) |
|---|
| Clergy | $59,020 |
| Director of Religious Activities and Education | $58,490 |
| Religious Worker, All Other | $38,130 |
| Philosophy and Religion Teacher, Postsecondary | $79,740 |
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.
Columbus at a Glance
| Metric | Value | Source |
|---|
| Regional Price Parity (US=100) | 93.0 (below U.S. average) | BEA RPP 2024 |
Other Columbus-Area Cities With Theology Programs
- Seymour, IN – 18.0 mi away (22,918 pop)
- Franklin, IN – 21.0 mi away (24,867 pop)
- Shelbyville, IN – 23.8 mi away (20,639 pop)
- Greenwood, IN – 29.0 mi away (56,545 pop)
- Bloomington, IN – 32.5 mi away (114,140 pop)
Frequently Asked Questions
How many accredited theology schools are near Columbus, IN?
Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering theology programs near Columbus. The closest is Hanover College in Hanover, IN (42.1 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Veritas Baptist College (58.0 miles). 4 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.
What are the highest-paying theology roles in Indiana?
Based on BLS May 2025 state wage data, the top-paying theology-related roles in Indiana are: Philosophy and Religion Teacher, Postsecondary ($79,740), Clergy ($59,020), Director of Religious Activities and Education ($58,490). Wages for Columbus workers will track these statewide medians, adjusted for local cost of living.
Should I look at programs in Seymour instead of Columbus?
Seymour, IN is 18.0 miles from Columbus 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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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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