Iowa City, Iowa has 5 accredited schools offering theology programs, with tuition ranging from $36,658 to $51,141 per year for indexed programs. Iowa City has a population of about 75,264. Median household income is $57,533 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 60.7% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In Iowa, the top-earning theology-related role is Philosophy and Religion Teacher, Postsecondary at a median $77,180 annually (BLS, May 2025).
Closest Theology Schools to Iowa City
The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer theology programs near Iowa City, ranked by BOC Score and straight-line distance from Iowa City 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 Iowa City.
Advertising never affects these rankings. Read the full methodology.
Acceptance rate
77%
Graduation rate
62%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$59,531
Avg net price
$24,691/yr
TuitionIn‑state$36,658
Out‑of‑state$36,658
Key stats- Retention rate: 80%
- Programs offered: 59
Source:Accreditor: Higher Learning Commission · IPEDS · College Scorecard
TuitionContact school for pricing
Key stats- Retention rate: 57%
- Programs offered: 4
Source:IPEDS · College Scorecard
TuitionContact school for pricing
Source:IPEDS · College Scorecard
Graduation rate
50%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$51,190
Avg net price
$23,386/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
Key stats- Retention rate: 74%
- Programs offered: 38
Source:IPEDS · College Scorecard
Graduation rate
78%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$42,631
Avg net price
$13,186/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
Key stats- Retention rate: 77%
- Programs offered: 11
Source:IPEDS · College Scorecard
Graduation rate
60%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$52,824
Avg net price
$21,774/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
Key stats- Retention rate: 72%
- Programs offered: 53
Source:IPEDS · College Scorecard
Graduation rate
60%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$40,650
Avg net price
$16,282/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
Key stats- Retention rate: 78%
- Programs offered: 14
Source:IPEDS · College Scorecard
Graduation rate
72%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$52,559
Avg net price
$25,807/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
Key stats- Retention rate: 85%
- Programs offered: 82
Source:IPEDS · College Scorecard
Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all Iowa schools on the Iowa theology page.
Theology Wages Near Iowa City
| Occupation | Median Annual Wage (Iowa, statewide) |
|---|
| Clergy | $60,630 |
| Director of Religious Activities and Education | $66,140 |
| Religious Worker, All Other | $44,110 |
| Philosophy and Religion Teacher, Postsecondary | $77,180 |
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.
Iowa City at a Glance
| Metric | Value | Source |
|---|
| Population | 75,264 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003) |
| Median household income | $57,533 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013) |
| Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ | 60.7% | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003) |
| Regional Price Parity (US=100) | 91.5 (below U.S. average) | BEA RPP 2024 |
Other Iowa City-Area Cities With Theology Programs
- Coralville, IA – 4.5 mi away (20,397 pop)
- Cedar Rapids, IA – 22.8 mi away (184,610 pop)
- Marion, IA – 27.0 mi away (38,480 pop)
- Muscatine, IA – 29.0 mi away (26,481 pop)
- Davenport, IA – 48.3 mi away (288,233 pop)
Frequently Asked Questions
How many accredited theology schools are near Iowa City, IA?
Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering theology programs near Iowa City. The closest is Saint Ambrose University in Davenport, IA (49.8 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Emmaus Bible College (72.5 miles). 4 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.
What are the highest-paying theology roles in Iowa?
Based on BLS May 2025 state wage data, the top-paying theology-related roles in Iowa are: Philosophy and Religion Teacher, Postsecondary ($77,180), Director of Religious Activities and Education ($66,140), Clergy ($60,630). Wages for Iowa City workers will track these statewide medians, adjusted for local cost of living.
Should I look at programs in Coralville instead of Iowa City?
Coralville, IA is 4.5 miles from Iowa City 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 Iowa City an affordable place to study theology?
Iowa City’s median household income of $57,533 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Iowa City while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and Iowa 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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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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