Best Theology & Ministry Schools Near Freeport, NY (2026)

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

Freeport, New York has 5 accredited schools offering theology programs. Freeport has a population of about 44,102. Median household income is $118,755 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 27.2% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ metro area, the top-earning theology-related role is Philosophy and Religion Teacher, Postsecondary at a median $101,210 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).

Closest Theology Schools to Freeport

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

St. John's University-New York

Queens, NY 12.1 miles from Freeport
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
65.7 BOC Score
Graduation rate 70%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $69,571
Avg net price $29,999/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 79%
  • Programs offered: 111

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#2

Rabbinical Seminary of America

Flushing, NY 13.1 miles from Freeport
  • 4 year
50.2 BOC Score
Graduation rate 46%
Avg net price $4,844/yr
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  • Retention rate: 81%
  • Programs offered: 2

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#3

Rabbinical College of Ohr Shimon Yisroel

Brooklyn, NY 19.8 miles from Freeport
  • 4 year
22.2 BOC Score
Graduation rate 56%
Avg net price $32,594/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 57%
  • Programs offered: 1

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#4

Mesivta Torah Vodaath Rabbinical Seminary

Brooklyn, NY 20.2 miles from Freeport
  • 4 year
48.6 BOC Score
Graduation rate 46%
Avg net price $4,876/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 79%
  • Programs offered: 3

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#5

Rabbinical College Bobover Yeshiva Bnei Zion

Brooklyn, NY 21.0 miles from Freeport
  • 4 year
62.2 BOC Score
Graduation rate 91%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $20,707
Avg net price $9,136/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 98%
  • Programs offered: 2

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#6

Fordham University

Bronx, NY 21.2 miles from Freeport
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
73.3 BOC Score
Graduation rate 81%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $85,569
Avg net price $44,338/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 88%
  • Programs offered: 109

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#7

Mesivtha Tifereth Jerusalem of America

New York, NY 21.7 miles from Freeport
  • 4 year
43.9 BOC Score
Graduation rate 20%
Avg net price $8,290/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 90%
  • Programs offered: 3

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#8

HJ International Graduate School for Peace and Public Leadership

New York, NY 21.9 miles from Freeport
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 4

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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

Theology Wages Near Freeport

Freeport is part of the New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ metro area (BLS area code 35620). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to New York statewide.

OccupationMedian WageSourceCOL-Adjusted (US=100)
Clergy$61,860New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ$54,938
Director of Religious Activities and Education$59,170New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ$52,549
Religious Worker, All Other$51,120New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ$45,400
Philosophy and Religion Teacher, Postsecondary$101,210New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ$89,885

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.

Freeport at a Glance

MetricValueSource
Population44,102Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income$118,755Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+27.2%Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Regional Price Parity (US=100)112.6 (above U.S. average)BEA RPP 2024

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited theology schools are near Freeport, NY?

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering theology programs near Freeport. The closest is St. John’s University-New York in Queens, NY (12.1 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Rabbinical College Bobover Yeshiva Bnei Zion (21.0 miles). 1 of the highlighted schools is flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying theology roles near Freeport?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying theology-related roles near Freeport are: Philosophy and Religion Teacher, Postsecondary ($101,210), Clergy ($61,860), Director of Religious Activities and Education ($59,170). These reflect MSA-level medians where published, with New York statewide fallback for occupations not reported at the metro level.

Should I look at programs in Rockville Centre instead of Freeport?

Rockville Centre, NY is 2.9 miles from Freeport 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 Freeport an affordable place to study theology?

Freeport’s median household income of $118,755 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Freeport while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and New York 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 Freeport

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

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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