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

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

Sidney, Ohio has 5 accredited schools offering theology programs. Sidney has a population of about 20,457. Median household income is $59,560 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 17.2% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In Ohio, the top-earning theology-related role is Philosophy and Religion Teacher, Postsecondary at a median $77,010 annually (BLS, May 2025).

Closest Theology Schools to Sidney

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

United Theological Seminary

Dayton, OH 33.4 miles from Sidney
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
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  • Programs offered: 4

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#2

University of Dayton

Dayton, OH 38.0 miles from Sidney
  • 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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  • Retention rate: 89%
  • Programs offered: 114

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#3

Cedarville University

Cedarville, OH 41.7 miles from Sidney
  • 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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  • Retention rate: 87%
  • Programs offered: 74

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#4

Payne Theological Seminary

Wilberforce, OH 42.4 miles from Sidney
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
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  • Programs offered: 2

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#5

Bluffton University

Bluffton, OH 44.2 miles from Sidney
  • 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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  • Retention rate: 63%
  • Programs offered: 28

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#6

Methodist Theological School in Ohio

Delaware, OH 58.4 miles from Sidney
  • 4 year
  • Accredited
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  • Programs offered: 4

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

#7

Winebrenner Theological Seminary

Findlay, OH 59.3 miles from Sidney
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
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  • Programs offered: 4

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#8

Pontifical College Josephinum

Columbus, OH 61.7 miles from Sidney
  • 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

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

Theology Wages Near Sidney

OccupationMedian Annual Wage (Ohio, statewide)
Clergy$59,160
Director of Religious Activities and Education$49,340
Religious Worker, All Other$40,780
Philosophy and Religion Teacher, Postsecondary$77,010

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.

Sidney at a Glance

MetricValueSource
Population20,457Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income$59,560Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+17.2%Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited theology schools are near Sidney, OH?

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering theology programs near Sidney. The closest is United Theological Seminary in Dayton, OH (33.4 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Payne Theological Seminary (42.4 miles). 4 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying theology roles in Ohio?

Based on BLS May 2025 state wage data, the top-paying theology-related roles in Ohio are: Philosophy and Religion Teacher, Postsecondary ($77,010), Clergy ($59,160), Director of Religious Activities and Education ($49,340). Wages for Sidney workers will track these statewide medians, adjusted for local cost of living.

Should I look at programs in Piqua instead of Sidney?

Piqua, OH is 10.4 miles from Sidney 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 Sidney an affordable place to study theology?

Sidney’s median household income of $59,560 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Sidney 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 Sidney

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

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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