Best Theology & Ministry Schools Near Centerville, OH (2026)

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

Centerville, Ohio has 5 accredited schools offering theology programs. Centerville has a population of about 24,815. Median household income is $81,500 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 47.4% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Dayton-Kettering-Beavercreek, OH metro area, the top-earning theology-related role is Philosophy and Religion Teacher, Postsecondary at a median $77,730 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).

Closest Theology Schools to Centerville

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

University of Dayton

Dayton, OH 7.5 miles from Centerville
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
74.7 BOC Score
Graduation rate 80%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $75,537
Avg net price $29,533/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 89%
  • Programs offered: 114

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#2

United Theological Seminary

Dayton, OH 14.3 miles from Centerville
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
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  • Programs offered: 4

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#3

Payne Theological Seminary

Wilberforce, OH 14.9 miles from Centerville
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
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  • Programs offered: 2

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#4

Cedarville University

Cedarville, OH 19.3 miles from Centerville
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
66.7 BOC Score
Graduation rate 74%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $55,443
Avg net price $24,468/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 87%
  • Programs offered: 74

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#5

Xavier University

Cincinnati, OH 37.8 miles from Centerville
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
65.3 BOC Score
Graduation rate 73%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $64,873
Avg net price $32,997/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 80%
  • Programs offered: 81

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#6

Athenaeum of Ohio

Cincinnati, OH 40.0 miles from Centerville
  • 4 year
  • Accredited
Graduation rate 33%
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 4

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

#7

Gods Bible School and College

Cincinnati, OH 40.7 miles from Centerville
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
58.4 BOC Score
Graduation rate 36%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $37,722
Avg net price $9,329/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 83%
  • Programs offered: 13

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#8

Ohio Christian University

Circleville, OH 66.0 miles from Centerville
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
26.0 BOC Score
Graduation rate 26%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $39,813
Avg net price $20,607/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 56%
  • Programs offered: 24

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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

Theology Wages Near Centerville

Centerville is part of the Dayton-Kettering-Beavercreek, OH metro area (BLS area code 19430). 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$58,610Dayton-Kettering-Beavercreek, OH$63,225
Director of Religious Activities and Education$49,730Dayton-Kettering-Beavercreek, OH$53,646
Religious Worker, All Other$41,970Dayton-Kettering-Beavercreek, OH$45,275
Philosophy and Religion Teacher, Postsecondary$77,730Dayton-Kettering-Beavercreek, OH$83,851

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.

Centerville at a Glance

MetricValueSource
Population24,815Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income$81,500Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+47.4%Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Regional Price Parity (US=100)92.7 (below U.S. average)BEA RPP 2024

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited theology schools are near Centerville, OH?

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering theology programs near Centerville. The closest is University of Dayton in Dayton, OH (7.5 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Xavier University (37.8 miles). 5 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying theology roles near Centerville?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying theology-related roles near Centerville are: Philosophy and Religion Teacher, Postsecondary ($77,730), Clergy ($58,610), Director of Religious Activities and Education ($49,730). 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 Kettering instead of Centerville?

Kettering, OH is 4.3 miles from Centerville 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 Centerville an affordable place to study theology?

Centerville’s median household income of $81,500 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Centerville 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 Centerville

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

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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