Pascagoula, Mississippi has 5 accredited schools offering theology programs, with tuition ranging from $15,480 to $40,434 per year for indexed programs. Pascagoula has a population of about 21,812. Median household income is $43,286 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 19.6% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In Mississippi, the top-earning theology-related role is Philosophy and Religion Teacher, Postsecondary at a median $63,560 annually (BLS, May 2025).
Closest Theology Schools to Pascagoula
The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer theology programs near Pascagoula, ranked by BOC Score and straight-line distance from Pascagoula 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 Pascagoula.
Advertising never affects these rankings. Read the full methodology.
Acceptance rate
60%
Graduation rate
51%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$43,087
Avg net price
$14,258/yr
TuitionIn‑state$15,480
Out‑of‑state$15,480
Key stats- Retention rate: 79%
- Programs offered: 51
Source:Accreditor: Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges · IPEDS · College Scorecard
Graduation rate
23%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$26,946
Avg net price
$8,138/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
Key stats- Retention rate: 41%
- Programs offered: 3
Source:IPEDS · College Scorecard
Graduation rate
46%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$46,440
Avg net price
$15,676/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
Key stats- Retention rate: 68%
- Programs offered: 46
Source:IPEDS · College Scorecard
TuitionIn‑state$7,500
Out‑of‑state$7,500
Source:Accreditor: Association for Biblical Higher Education · IPEDS · College Scorecard
Graduation rate
43%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$32,912
Avg net price
$4,616/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
Source:IPEDS · College Scorecard
Graduation rate
55%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$40,421
Avg net price
$24,016/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
Key stats- Retention rate: 71%
- Programs offered: 22
Source:IPEDS · College Scorecard
Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all Mississippi schools on the Mississippi theology page.
Theology Wages Near Pascagoula
| Occupation | Median Annual Wage (Mississippi, statewide) |
|---|
| Clergy | $52,450 |
| Director of Religious Activities and Education | $49,430 |
| Religious Worker, All Other | $37,130 |
| Philosophy and Religion Teacher, Postsecondary | $63,560 |
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.
Pascagoula at a Glance
| Metric | Value | Source |
|---|
| Population | 21,812 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003) |
| Median household income | $43,286 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013) |
| Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ | 19.6% | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003) |
| Regional Price Parity (US=100) | 90.0 (below U.S. average) | BEA RPP 2024 |
Other Pascagoula-Area Cities With Theology Programs
- Biloxi, MS – 24.6 mi away (45,975 pop)
- Gulfport, MS – 31.2 mi away (222,131 pop)
- Mobile, AL – 33.6 mi away (201,367 pop)
- Prichard, AL – 37.6 mi away (22,185 pop)
- Fairhope, AL – 41.3 mi away (26,044 pop)
Frequently Asked Questions
How many accredited theology schools are near Pascagoula, MS?
Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering theology programs near Pascagoula. The closest is William Carey University in Hattiesburg, MS (78.4 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Xavier University of Louisiana (97.1 miles). 5 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.
What are the highest-paying theology roles in Mississippi?
Based on BLS May 2025 state wage data, the top-paying theology-related roles in Mississippi are: Philosophy and Religion Teacher, Postsecondary ($63,560), Clergy ($52,450), Director of Religious Activities and Education ($49,430). Wages for Pascagoula workers will track these statewide medians, adjusted for local cost of living.
Should I look at programs in Biloxi instead of Pascagoula?
Biloxi, MS is 24.6 miles from Pascagoula 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 Pascagoula an affordable place to study theology?
Pascagoula’s median household income of $43,286 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Pascagoula while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and Mississippi 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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