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

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

Hempstead, New York has 5 accredited schools offering theology programs. Hempstead has a population of about 58,569. Median household income is $82,454 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 20.5% 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 Hempstead

The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer theology programs near Hempstead, ranked by BOC Score and straight-line distance from Hempstead 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 Hempstead. 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 9.3 miles from Hempstead
  • 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 10.4 miles from Hempstead
  • 4 year
50.2 BOC Score
Graduation rate 46%
Avg net price $4,844/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 81%
  • Programs offered: 2

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#3

Fordham University

Bronx, NY 17.5 miles from Hempstead
  • 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

#4

Rabbinical College of Ohr Shimon Yisroel

Brooklyn, NY 17.7 miles from Hempstead
  • 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

#5

Mesivta Torah Vodaath Rabbinical Seminary

Brooklyn, NY 18.9 miles from Hempstead
  • 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

#6

Yeshiva University

New York, NY 19.1 miles from Hempstead
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
72.2 BOC Score
Graduation rate 83%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $71,353
Avg net price $49,965/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 92%
  • Programs offered: 58

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#7

HJ International Graduate School for Peace and Public Leadership

New York, NY 19.3 miles from Hempstead
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 4

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#8

Jewish Theological Seminary of America

New York, NY 19.3 miles from Hempstead
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
  • Accredited
76.5 BOC Score
Acceptance rate 49%
Graduation rate 88%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $92,751
Avg net price $43,195/yr
Tuition
In‑state$67,357
Out‑of‑state$67,357
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 98%
  • Programs offered: 4

Source:Accreditor: Middle States Commission on Higher EducationIPEDSCollege Scorecard

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

Theology Wages Near Hempstead

Hempstead 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.

Hempstead at a Glance

MetricValueSource
Population58,569Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income$82,454Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+20.5%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 Hempstead, NY?

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering theology programs near Hempstead. The closest is St. John’s University-New York in Queens, NY (9.3 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Mesivta Torah Vodaath Rabbinical Seminary (18.9 miles). 2 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying theology roles near Hempstead?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying theology-related roles near Hempstead 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 Garden City instead of Hempstead?

Garden City, NY is 2.0 miles from Hempstead 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 Hempstead an affordable place to study theology?

Hempstead’s median household income of $82,454 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Hempstead 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 Hempstead

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

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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