Best Theology & Ministry Schools Near Kalamazoo, MI (2026)

Updated September 1, 2026 BLS data College Scorecard On this page

Kalamazoo, Michigan has 5 accredited schools offering theology programs, with tuition ranging from $35,056 to $54,222 per year for indexed programs. Kalamazoo has a population of about 73,132. Median household income is $48,965 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 37.1% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In Michigan, the top-earning theology-related role is Philosophy and Religion Teacher, Postsecondary at a median $89,610 annually (BLS, May 2025).

Closest Theology Schools to Kalamazoo

The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer theology programs near Kalamazoo, ranked by BOC Score and straight-line distance from Kalamazoo 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:

  • 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 Kalamazoo. Advertising never affects these rankings. Read the full methodology.

Ranked by BOC Score — U.S. Dept. of Education outcome data. Advertising never affects rankings.

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#1

Western Theological Seminary

Holland, MI 44.0 miles from Kalamazoo
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 3

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#2

Andrews University

Berrien Springs, MI 44.8 miles from Kalamazoo
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
  • Accredited
70.4 BOC Score
Acceptance rate 82%
Graduation rate 69%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $53,187
Avg net price $12,547/yr
Tuition
In‑state$35,056
Out‑of‑state$35,056
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 83%
  • Programs offered: 83

Source:Accreditor: Higher Learning CommissionIPEDSCollege Scorecard

#3

Grace Christian University

Wyoming, MI 44.9 miles from Kalamazoo
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
36.4 BOC Score
Graduation rate 33%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $41,663
Avg net price $12,404/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 62%
  • Programs offered: 14

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#4

Calvin Theological Seminary

Grand Rapids, MI 45.1 miles from Kalamazoo
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
  • Accredited
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 3

Source:Accreditor: Commission on Accrediting of the Association of Theological SchoolsIPEDSCollege Scorecard

#5

Calvin University

Grand Rapids, MI 45.3 miles from Kalamazoo
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
  • Accredited
71.1 BOC Score
Acceptance rate 71%
Graduation rate 76%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $58,375
Avg net price $22,992/yr
Tuition
In‑state$39,350
Out‑of‑state$39,350
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 88%
  • Programs offered: 89

Source:Accreditor: Higher Learning CommissionIPEDSCollege Scorecard

#6

Aquinas College

Grand Rapids, MI 47.4 miles from Kalamazoo
  • 4 year
  • Accredited
46.8 BOC Score
Acceptance rate 90%
Graduation rate 64%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $49,584
Avg net price $16,626/yr
Tuition
In‑state$40,218
Out‑of‑state$40,218
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 76%
  • Programs offered: 49

Source:Accreditor: Higher Learning CommissionIPEDSCollege Scorecard

#7

Cornerstone University

Grand Rapids, MI 48.7 miles from Kalamazoo
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
56.4 BOC Score
Graduation rate 64%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $47,314
Avg net price $20,301/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 81%
  • Programs offered: 63

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#8

Kuyper College

Grand Rapids, MI 51.6 miles from Kalamazoo
  • 4 year
30.4 BOC Score
Graduation rate 51%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $41,066
Avg net price $15,644/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 64%
  • Programs offered: 5

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all Michigan schools on the Michigan theology page.

Theology Wages Near Kalamazoo

Kalamazoo is part of the Kalamazoo-Portage, MI metro area (BLS area code 28020). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to Michigan statewide.

OccupationMedian WageSourceCOL-Adjusted (US=100)
Clergy$59,780Kalamazoo-Portage, MI$63,059
Director of Religious Activities and Education$45,590MI statewide$48,091
Religious Worker, All Other$46,960MI statewide$49,536
Philosophy and Religion Teacher, Postsecondary$89,610MI statewide$94,525

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.

Kalamazoo at a Glance

MetricValueSource
Population73,132Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income$48,965Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+37.1%Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Regional Price Parity (US=100)94.8 (below U.S. average)BEA RPP 2024

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited theology schools are near Kalamazoo, MI?

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering theology programs near Kalamazoo. The closest is Western Theological Seminary in Holland, MI (44.0 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Calvin University (45.3 miles). 5 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying theology roles near Kalamazoo?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying theology-related roles near Kalamazoo are: Philosophy and Religion Teacher, Postsecondary ($89,610), Clergy ($59,780), Religious Worker, All Other ($46,960). These reflect MSA-level medians where published, with Michigan statewide fallback for occupations not reported at the metro level.

Should I look at programs in Portage instead of Kalamazoo?

Portage, MI is 5.2 miles from Kalamazoo 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 Kalamazoo an affordable place to study theology?

Kalamazoo’s median household income of $48,965 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Kalamazoo while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and Michigan 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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Other Programs Available in Kalamazoo

Compare every accredited online degree program with city-level data for Kalamazoo:

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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