Best Theology & Ministry Schools Near Lawton, OK (2026)

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

Lawton, Oklahoma has 5 accredited schools offering theology programs, with tuition ranging from $27,180 to $48,695 per year for indexed programs. Lawton has a population of about 90,662. Median household income is $53,588 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 22.9% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In Oklahoma, the top-earning theology-related role is Philosophy and Religion Teacher, Postsecondary at a median $64,840 annually (BLS, May 2025).

Closest Theology Schools to Lawton

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

Mid-America Christian University

Oklahoma City, OK 69.4 miles from Lawton
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
37.6 BOC Score
Graduation rate 36%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $46,116
Avg net price $16,692/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 68%
  • Programs offered: 22

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#2

Randall University

Moore, OK 70.7 miles from Lawton
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
31.0 BOC Score
Graduation rate 26%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $42,051
Avg net price $16,383/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 57%
  • Programs offered: 15

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#3

Southern Nazarene University

Bethany, OK 76.4 miles from Lawton
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
57.2 BOC Score
Graduation rate 61%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $54,951
Avg net price $22,084/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 79%
  • Programs offered: 46

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#4

Oklahoma Christian University

Edmond, OK 87.2 miles from Lawton
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
  • Accredited
46.7 BOC Score
Acceptance rate 97%
Graduation rate 55%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $49,203
Avg net price $21,872/yr
Tuition
In‑state$27,180
Out‑of‑state$27,180
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 75%
  • Programs offered: 52

Source:Accreditor: Higher Learning CommissionIPEDSCollege Scorecard

#5

Oklahoma Baptist University

Shawnee, OK 98.7 miles from Lawton
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
  • Accredited
43.4 BOC Score
Acceptance rate 49%
Graduation rate 51%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $48,434
Avg net price $20,958/yr
Tuition
In‑state$35,570
Out‑of‑state$35,570
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 70%
  • Programs offered: 53

Source:Accreditor: Higher Learning CommissionIPEDSCollege Scorecard

#6

Family of Faith Christian University

Shawnee, OK 103.9 miles from Lawton
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 6

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#7

Oral Roberts University

Tulsa, OK 170.7 miles from Lawton
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
  • Accredited
43.0 BOC Score
Acceptance rate 99%
Graduation rate 56%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $46,885
Avg net price $25,365/yr
Tuition
In‑state$35,470
Out‑of‑state$35,470
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 81%
  • Programs offered: 67

Source:Accreditor: Higher Learning CommissionIPEDSCollege Scorecard

#8

Phillips Theological Seminary

Tulsa, OK 179.3 miles from Lawton
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 2

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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

Theology Wages Near Lawton

OccupationMedian Annual Wage (Oklahoma, statewide)
Clergy$59,110
Director of Religious Activities and Education$47,100
Religious Worker, All OtherN/A
Philosophy and Religion Teacher, Postsecondary$64,840

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.

Lawton at a Glance

MetricValueSource
Population90,662Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income$53,588Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+22.9%Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Regional Price Parity (US=100)85.9 (below U.S. average)BEA RPP 2024

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited theology schools are near Lawton, OK?

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering theology programs near Lawton. The closest is Mid-America Christian University in Oklahoma City, OK (69.4 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Oklahoma Baptist University (98.7 miles). 5 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying theology roles in Oklahoma?

Based on BLS May 2025 state wage data, the top-paying theology-related roles in Oklahoma are: Philosophy and Religion Teacher, Postsecondary ($64,840), Clergy ($59,110), Director of Religious Activities and Education ($47,100). Wages for Lawton workers will track these statewide medians, adjusted for local cost of living.

Should I look at programs in Duncan instead of Lawton?

Duncan, OK is 29.0 miles from Lawton 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 Lawton an affordable place to study theology?

Lawton’s median household income of $53,588 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Lawton while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and Oklahoma 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 Lawton

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

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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