Best Theology & Ministry Schools Near Reno, NV (2026)

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

Reno, Nevada has 2 accredited schools offering theology programs. Reno has a population of about 268,959. Median household income is $78,448 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 35.7% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In Nevada, the top-earning theology-related role is Clergy at a median $73,910 annually (BLS, May 2025).

Closest Theology Schools to Reno

The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer theology programs near Reno, ranked by BOC Score and straight-line distance from Reno city center. The list is rebuilt from federal IPEDS data on every site update.

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

Theology Wages Near Reno

OccupationMedian Annual Wage (Nevada, statewide)
Clergy$73,910
Director of Religious Activities and Education$62,460
Religious Worker, All OtherN/A
Philosophy and Religion Teacher, PostsecondaryN/A

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.

Reno at a Glance

MetricValueSource
Population268,959Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income$78,448Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+35.7%Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Regional Price Parity (US=100)101.0 (above U.S. average)BEA RPP 2024

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited theology schools are near Reno, NV?

Our directory has 2 accredited schools offering theology programs near Reno. The closest is SUM Bible College and Theological Seminary in El Dorado Hills, CA (91.1 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is William Jessup University (92.3 miles). 2 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying theology roles in Nevada?

Based on BLS May 2025 state wage data, the top-paying theology-related roles in Nevada are: Clergy ($73,910), Director of Religious Activities and Education ($62,460). Wages for Reno workers will track these statewide medians, adjusted for local cost of living.

Should I look at programs in Sparks instead of Reno?

Sparks, NV is 7.4 miles from Reno 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 Reno an affordable place to study theology?

Reno’s median household income of $78,448 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Reno while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and Nevada 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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