La Porte, Indiana has 5 accredited schools offering theology programs, with tuition ranging from $35,056 to $50,881 per year for indexed programs. La Porte has a population of about 22,444. 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 La Porte
The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer theology programs near La Porte, ranked by BOC Score and straight-line distance from La Porte 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 La Porte.
Advertising never affects these rankings. Read the full methodology.
Graduation rate
73%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$63,191
Avg net price
$18,578/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
Key stats- Retention rate: 77%
- Programs offered: 81
Source:IPEDS · College Scorecard
Acceptance rate
75%
Graduation rate
50%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$50,416
Avg net price
$26,728/yr
TuitionIn‑state$36,600
Out‑of‑state$36,600
Key stats- Retention rate: 74%
- Programs offered: 12
Source:Accreditor: Higher Learning Commission · IPEDS · College Scorecard
Graduation rate
96%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$99,980
Avg net price
$26,780/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
Key stats- Retention rate: 99%
- Programs offered: 89
Source:IPEDS · College Scorecard
Graduation rate
61%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$48,860
Avg net price
$18,610/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
Key stats- Retention rate: 71%
- Programs offered: 48
Source:IPEDS · College Scorecard
TuitionContact school for pricing
Source:IPEDS · College Scorecard
Acceptance rate
82%
Graduation rate
69%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$45,411
Avg net price
$19,932/yr
TuitionIn‑state$31,200
Out‑of‑state$31,200
Key stats- Retention rate: 79%
- Programs offered: 61
Source:Accreditor: Higher Learning Commission · IPEDS · College Scorecard
Acceptance rate
76%
Graduation rate
66%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$46,672
Avg net price
$19,310/yr
TuitionIn‑state$31,870
Out‑of‑state$31,870
Key stats- Retention rate: 80%
- Programs offered: 62
Source:Accreditor: Higher Learning Commission · IPEDS · College Scorecard
Graduation rate
55%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$55,362
Avg net price
$18,196/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
Key stats- Retention rate: 68%
- Programs offered: 46
Source:IPEDS · College Scorecard
Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all Indiana schools on the Indiana theology page.
Theology Wages Near La Porte
| 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.
La Porte at a Glance
| Metric | Value | Source |
|---|
| Regional Price Parity (US=100) | 91.7 (below U.S. average) | BEA RPP 2024 |
Other La Porte-Area Cities With Theology Programs
- LaPorte, IN – 0.2 mi away (21,732 pop)
- Michigan City, IN – 10.5 mi away (31,466 pop)
- Valparaiso, IN – 19.6 mi away (35,065 pop)
- South Bend, IN – 23.5 mi away (279,698 pop)
- Portage, IN – 24.0 mi away (36,505 pop)
Frequently Asked Questions
How many accredited theology schools are near La Porte, IN?
Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering theology programs near La Porte. The closest is Valparaiso University in Valparaiso, IN (19.7 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Andrews University (30.6 miles). 5 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 La Porte workers will track these statewide medians, adjusted for local cost of living.
Should I look at programs in LaPorte instead of La Porte?
LaPorte, IN is 0.2 miles from La Porte 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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