Best Theology & Ministry Schools Near Bowling Green, OH (2026)

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

Bowling Green, Ohio has 5 accredited schools offering theology programs, with tuition ranging from $35,410 to $51,853 per year for indexed programs. Bowling Green has a population of about 30,051. Median household income is $46,719 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 47.0% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Toledo, OH metro area, the top-earning theology-related role is Philosophy and Religion Teacher, Postsecondary at a median $76,690 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).

Closest Theology Schools to Bowling Green

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

Winebrenner Theological Seminary

Findlay, OH 22.4 miles from Bowling Green
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 4

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#2

Bluffton University

Bluffton, OH 35.7 miles from Bowling Green
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
46.2 BOC Score
Graduation rate 58%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $49,547
Avg net price $19,943/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 63%
  • Programs offered: 28

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#3

Ashland University

Ashland, OH 77.8 miles from Bowling Green
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
  • Accredited
52.2 BOC Score
Acceptance rate 76%
Graduation rate 61%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $52,928
Avg net price $21,988/yr
Tuition
In‑state$31,210
Out‑of‑state$31,210
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  • Retention rate: 74%
  • Programs offered: 75

Source:Accreditor: Higher Learning CommissionIPEDSCollege Scorecard

#4

Methodist Theological School in Ohio

Delaware, OH 83.5 miles from Bowling Green
  • 4 year
  • Accredited
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 4

Source:Accreditor: Commission on Accrediting of the Association of Theological SchoolsIPEDSCollege Scorecard

#5

Pontifical College Josephinum

Columbus, OH 92.9 miles from Bowling Green
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
43.2 BOC Score
Graduation rate 26%
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  • Retention rate: 86%
  • Programs offered: 6

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#6

Ohio Dominican University

Columbus, OH 102.6 miles from Bowling Green
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
43.2 BOC Score
Graduation rate 51%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $51,748
Avg net price $20,079/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 62%
  • Programs offered: 39

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#7

Capital University

Columbus, OH 105.1 miles from Bowling Green
  • 4 year
45.2 BOC Score
Graduation rate 63%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $54,143
Avg net price $22,576/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 74%
  • Programs offered: 61

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#8

Lakewood University

Cleveland Heights, OH 108.7 miles from Bowling Green
  • 4 year
  • Exclusively online
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  • Programs offered: 25

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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

Theology Wages Near Bowling Green

Bowling Green is part of the Toledo, OH metro area (BLS area code 45780). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to Ohio statewide.

OccupationMedian WageSourceCOL-Adjusted (US=100)
Clergy$58,260Toledo, OH$63,672
Director of Religious Activities and Education$49,340OH statewide$53,923
Religious Worker, All Other$40,780OH statewide$44,568
Philosophy and Religion Teacher, Postsecondary$76,690Toledo, OH$83,814

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.

Bowling Green at a Glance

MetricValueSource
Population30,051Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income$46,719Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+47.0%Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Regional Price Parity (US=100)91.5 (below U.S. average)BEA RPP 2024

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited theology schools are near Bowling Green, OH?

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering theology programs near Bowling Green. The closest is Winebrenner Theological Seminary in Findlay, OH (22.4 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Ecumenical Theological Seminary (73.5 miles). 4 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying theology roles near Bowling Green?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying theology-related roles near Bowling Green are: Philosophy and Religion Teacher, Postsecondary ($76,690), Clergy ($58,260), Director of Religious Activities and Education ($49,340). These reflect MSA-level medians where published, with Ohio statewide fallback for occupations not reported at the metro level.

Should I look at programs in Perrysburg instead of Bowling Green?

Perrysburg, OH is 11.1 miles from Bowling Green 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 Bowling Green an affordable place to study theology?

Bowling Green’s median household income of $46,719 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Bowling Green while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and Ohio 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 Bowling Green

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

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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