Best Theology & Ministry Schools Near Santa Fe, NM (2026)

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

Santa Fe, New Mexico is home to about 88,224 residents. Median household income is $70,110 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 45.4% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In New Mexico, the top-earning theology-related role is Clergy at a median $64,100 annually (BLS, May 2025).

Closest Theology Schools to Santa Fe

The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer theology programs near Santa Fe, ranked by BOC Score and straight-line distance from Santa Fe 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 New Mexico schools on the New Mexico theology page.

Theology Wages Near Santa Fe

OccupationMedian Annual Wage (New Mexico, statewide)
Clergy$64,100
Director of Religious Activities and Education$48,240
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.

Santa Fe at a Glance

MetricValueSource
Population88,224Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income$70,110Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+45.4%Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Regional Price Parity (US=100)98.8 (below U.S. average)BEA RPP 2024

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the highest-paying theology roles in New Mexico?

Based on BLS May 2025 state wage data, the top-paying theology-related roles in New Mexico are: Clergy ($64,100), Director of Religious Activities and Education ($48,240). Wages for Santa Fe workers will track these statewide medians, adjusted for local cost of living.

Should I look at programs in Espanola instead of Santa Fe?

Espanola, NM is 24.1 miles from Santa Fe 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 Santa Fe an affordable place to study theology?

Santa Fe’s median household income of $70,110 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Santa Fe while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and New Mexico 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 Santa Fe

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

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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