Best Theology & Ministry Schools Near Coos Bay, OR (2026)

Coos Bay, Oregon has 2 accredited schools offering theology programs. Coos Bay has a population of about 15,867. Median household income is $55,292 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 21.4% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In Oregon, the top-earning theology-related role is Philosophy and Religion Teacher, Postsecondary at a median $85,300 annually (BLS, May 2025).


Closest Theology Schools to Coos Bay

The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer theology programs near Coos Bay, ranked by BOC Score and straight-line distance from Coos Bay 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 Coos Bay. Advertising never affects these rankings. Read the full methodology.

Ranked by BOC Score โ€” U.S. Dept. of Education outcome data. Advertising never affects rankings.

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#1

Bushnell University

Eugene, OR 73.8 miles from Coos Bay
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
53.6 BOC Score
Graduation rate 60%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $53,623
Avg net price $20,789/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 74%
  • Programs offered: 35

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#3

Corban University

Salem, OR 121.5 miles from Coos Bay
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
46.3 BOC Score
Graduation rate 57%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $48,917
Avg net price $28,035/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 80%
  • Programs offered: 28

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#4

Mount Angel Seminary

Saint Benedict, OR 136.6 miles from Coos Bay
  • 4 year
43.4 BOC Score
Graduation rate 56%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $57,436
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 75%
  • Programs offered: 4

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#5

George Fox University

Newberg, OR 147.0 miles from Coos Bay
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
62.2 BOC Score
Graduation rate 71%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $59,761
Avg net price $31,679/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 80%
  • Programs offered: 78

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#6

Western Seminary

Portland, OR 167.8 miles from Coos Bay
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 6

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#7

University of Portland

Portland, OR 168.8 miles from Coos Bay
  • 4 year
65.3 BOC Score
Graduation rate 80%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $82,804
Avg net price $28,210/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 86%
  • Programs offered: 47

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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


Theology Wages Near Coos Bay

OccupationMedian Annual Wage (Oregon, statewide)
Clergy$63,140
Director of Religious Activities and Education$45,360
Religious Worker, All Other$36,830
Philosophy and Religion Teacher, Postsecondary$85,300

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.


Coos Bay at a Glance

MetricValueSource
Population15,867Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income$55,292Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+21.4%Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited theology schools are near Coos Bay, OR?

Our directory has 2 accredited schools offering theology programs near Coos Bay. The closest is Bushnell University in Eugene, OR (73.8 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Pacific Bible College (99.9 miles). 1 of the highlighted schools is flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying theology roles in Oregon?

Based on BLS May 2025 state wage data, the top-paying theology-related roles in Oregon are: Philosophy and Religion Teacher, Postsecondary ($85,300), Clergy ($63,140), Director of Religious Activities and Education ($45,360). Wages for Coos Bay workers will track these statewide medians, adjusted for local cost of living.

Should I look at programs in Roseburg instead of Coos Bay?

Roseburg, OR is 45.6 miles from Coos Bay 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 Coos Bay an affordable place to study theology?

Coos Bay’s median household income of $55,292 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Coos Bay while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and Oregon 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 Coos Bay

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

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 2024โ€“2034) and the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (2023 cohort). The source agency and data year are cited inline with every statistic.