Best Theology & Ministry Schools Near Scottsbluff, NE (2026)

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

Scottsbluff, Nebraska has 1 accredited school offering theology programs. Scottsbluff has a population of about 14,406. Median household income is $53,448 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 27.2% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In Nebraska, the top-earning theology-related role is Philosophy and Religion Teacher, Postsecondary at a median $75,280 annually (BLS, May 2025).

Closest Theology Schools to Scottsbluff

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

Summit Christian College

Gering, NE 2.7 miles from Scottsbluff
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
86.3 BOC Score
Graduation rate 60%
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 80%
  • Programs offered: 1

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#2

Concordia University-Nebraska

Seward, NE 346.9 miles from Scottsbluff
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
54.1 BOC Score
Graduation rate 62%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $52,415
Avg net price $23,965/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 79%
  • Programs offered: 51

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#3

Union Adventist University

Lincoln, NE 371.4 miles from Scottsbluff
  • 4 year
43.8 BOC Score
Graduation rate 56%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $55,045
Avg net price $23,716/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 82%
  • Programs offered: 27

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#4

Midland University

Fremont, NE 371.4 miles from Scottsbluff
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
39.8 BOC Score
Graduation rate 48%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $52,163
Avg net price $26,267/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 71%
  • Programs offered: 32

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#5

College of Saint Mary

Omaha, NE 397.3 miles from Scottsbluff
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
65.2 BOC Score
Graduation rate 71%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $54,338
Avg net price $16,590/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 74%
  • Programs offered: 26

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#6

Creighton University

Omaha, NE 400.8 miles from Scottsbluff
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
73.8 BOC Score
Graduation rate 78%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $73,911
Avg net price $31,568/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 93%
  • Programs offered: 90

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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

Theology Wages Near Scottsbluff

OccupationMedian Annual Wage (Nebraska, statewide)
Clergy$57,520
Director of Religious Activities and Education$72,500
Religious Worker, All OtherN/A
Philosophy and Religion Teacher, Postsecondary$75,280

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.

Scottsbluff at a Glance

MetricValueSource
Population14,406Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income$53,448Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+27.2%Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited theology schools are near Scottsbluff, NE?

Our directory has 1 accredited schools offering theology programs near Scottsbluff. The closest is Summit Christian College in Gering, NE (2.7 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Summit Christian College (2.7 miles). 1 of the highlighted schools is flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying theology roles in Nebraska?

Based on BLS May 2025 state wage data, the top-paying theology-related roles in Nebraska are: Philosophy and Religion Teacher, Postsecondary ($75,280), Director of Religious Activities and Education ($72,500), Clergy ($57,520). Wages for Scottsbluff workers will track these statewide medians, adjusted for local cost of living.

Should I look at programs in Cheyenne instead of Scottsbluff?

Cheyenne, WY is 77.1 miles from Scottsbluff 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 Scottsbluff an affordable place to study theology?

Scottsbluff’s median household income of $53,448 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Scottsbluff while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and Nebraska 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 Scottsbluff

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

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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