Waterville, Maine has 1 accredited school offering theology programs. Waterville has a population of about 16,704. Median household income is $47,489 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 32.2% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In Maine, the top-earning theology-related role is Philosophy and Religion Teacher, Postsecondary at a median $102,760 annually (BLS, May 2025).
Closest Theology Schools to Waterville
The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer theology programs near Waterville, ranked by BOC Score and straight-line distance from Waterville 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 Waterville.
Advertising never affects these rankings. Read the full methodology.
Graduation rate
52%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$59,045
Avg net price
$27,555/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
Key stats- Retention rate: 77%
- Programs offered: 40
Source:IPEDS · College Scorecard
Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all Maine schools on the Maine theology page.
Theology Wages Near Waterville
| Occupation | Median Annual Wage (Maine, statewide) |
|---|
| Clergy | $64,340 |
| Director of Religious Activities and Education | N/A |
| Religious Worker, All Other | N/A |
| Philosophy and Religion Teacher, Postsecondary | $102,760 |
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.
Waterville at a Glance
| Metric | Value | Source |
|---|
| Population | 16,704 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003) |
| Median household income | $47,489 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013) |
| Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ | 32.2% | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003) |
Other Waterville-Area Cities With Theology Programs
- Augusta, ME – 14.9 mi away (21,876 pop)
- Lewiston, ME – 40.0 mi away (58,664 pop)
- Auburn, ME – 43.0 mi away (22,948 pop)
- Bangor, ME – 47.2 mi away (59,259 pop)
- Portland, ME – 67.1 mi away (206,193 pop)
Frequently Asked Questions
How many accredited theology schools are near Waterville, ME?
Our directory has 1 accredited schools offering theology programs near Waterville. The closest is Saint Joseph’s College of Maine in Standish, ME (64.1 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Saint Joseph’s College of Maine (64.1 miles). 1 of the highlighted schools is flagged as offering distance education.
What are the highest-paying theology roles in Maine?
Based on BLS May 2025 state wage data, the top-paying theology-related roles in Maine are: Philosophy and Religion Teacher, Postsecondary ($102,760), Clergy ($64,340). Wages for Waterville workers will track these statewide medians, adjusted for local cost of living.
Should I look at programs in Augusta instead of Waterville?
Augusta, ME is 14.9 miles from Waterville 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 Waterville an affordable place to study theology?
Waterville’s median household income of $47,489 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Waterville while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and Maine 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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