Leominster, Massachusetts has 5 accredited schools offering theology programs. Leominster has a population of about 43,697. Median household income is $81,556 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 32.3% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Worcester, MA metro area, the top-earning theology-related role is Philosophy and Religion Teacher, Postsecondary at a median $83,000 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).
Closest Theology Schools to Leominster
The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer theology programs near Leominster, ranked by BOC Score and straight-line distance from Leominster 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 Leominster.
Advertising never affects these rankings. Read the full methodology.
Graduation rate
70%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$74,895
Avg net price
$29,498/yr
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Key stats- Retention rate: 84%
- Programs offered: 43
Source:IPEDS · College Scorecard
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Source:IPEDS · College Scorecard
Graduation rate
91%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$103,937
Avg net price
$41,704/yr
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Key stats- Retention rate: 96%
- Programs offered: 91
Source:IPEDS · College Scorecard
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Source:IPEDS · College Scorecard
Graduation rate
69%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$75,584
Avg net price
$37,927/yr
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Key stats- Retention rate: 82%
- Programs offered: 86
Source:IPEDS · College Scorecard
Graduation rate
98%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$101,817
Avg net price
$19,066/yr
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Key stats- Retention rate: 98%
- Programs offered: 174
Source:IPEDS · College Scorecard
Graduation rate
47%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$51,724
Avg net price
$25,203/yr
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Key stats- Retention rate: 77%
- Programs offered: 7
Source:IPEDS · College Scorecard
Acceptance rate
11%
Graduation rate
89%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$83,238
Avg net price
$24,402/yr
TuitionIn‑state$68,102
Out‑of‑state$68,102
Key stats- Retention rate: 95%
- Programs offered: 228
Source:Accreditor: New England Commission on Higher Education · IPEDS · College Scorecard
Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all Massachusetts schools on the Massachusetts theology page.
Theology Wages Near Leominster
Leominster is part of the Worcester, MA metro area (BLS area code 49340). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to Massachusetts statewide.
| Occupation | Median Wage | Source | COL-Adjusted (US=100) |
|---|
| Clergy | $72,300 | Worcester, MA | $70,537 |
| Director of Religious Activities and Education | $62,930 | MA statewide | $61,395 |
| Religious Worker, All Other | N/A | MA statewide | – |
| Philosophy and Religion Teacher, Postsecondary | $83,000 | Worcester, MA | $80,976 |
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.
Leominster at a Glance
| Metric | Value | Source |
|---|
| Population | 43,697 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003) |
| Median household income | $81,556 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013) |
| Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ | 32.3% | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003) |
| Regional Price Parity (US=100) | 102.5 (above U.S. average) | BEA RPP 2024 |
Other Leominster-Area Cities With Theology Programs
- Fitchburg, MA – 5.3 mi away (40,414 pop)
- Gardner, MA – 11.8 mi away (20,430 pop)
- Marlborough, MA – 16.5 mi away (39,697 pop)
- Worcester, MA – 17.4 mi away (495,856 pop)
- Nashua, NH – 21.3 mi away (230,061 pop)
Frequently Asked Questions
How many accredited theology schools are near Leominster, MA?
Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering theology programs near Leominster. The closest is Assumption University in Worcester, MA (15.9 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Merrimack College (34.5 miles). 4 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.
What are the highest-paying theology roles near Leominster?
Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying theology-related roles near Leominster are: Philosophy and Religion Teacher, Postsecondary ($83,000), Clergy ($72,300), Director of Religious Activities and Education ($62,930). These reflect MSA-level medians where published, with Massachusetts statewide fallback for occupations not reported at the metro level.
Should I look at programs in Fitchburg instead of Leominster?
Fitchburg, MA is 5.3 miles from Leominster 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 Leominster an affordable place to study theology?
Leominster’s median household income of $81,556 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Leominster while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and Massachusetts 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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