Best Theology & Ministry Schools Near Allentown, PA (2026)

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

Allentown, Pennsylvania has 5 accredited schools offering theology programs. Allentown has a population of about 125,320. Median household income is $53,403 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 19.4% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton, PA-NJ metro area, the top-earning theology-related role is Philosophy and Religion Teacher, Postsecondary at a median $72,470 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).

Closest Theology Schools to Allentown

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

Moravian University

Bethlehem, PA 5.4 miles from Allentown
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
62.0 BOC Score
Graduation rate 69%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $61,860
Avg net price $30,670/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 80%
  • Programs offered: 56

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#2

Saint Charles Borromeo Seminary-Overbrook

Ambler, PA 30.2 miles from Allentown
  • 4 year
42.8 BOC Score
Graduation rate 56%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $55,225
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  • Retention rate: 77%
  • Programs offered: 3

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#3

University of Valley Forge

Phoenixville, PA 33.3 miles from Allentown
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
26.8 BOC Score
Graduation rate 40%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $39,016
Avg net price $32,265/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 73%
  • Programs offered: 21

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#4

Theological Seminary of the Reformed Episcopal Church

Oreland, PA 37.5 miles from Allentown
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 2

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#5

Westminster Theological Seminary

Glenside, PA 37.8 miles from Allentown
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
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  • Programs offered: 7

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#6

Eastern University

Saint Davids, PA 38.1 miles from Allentown
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
44.4 BOC Score
Graduation rate 58%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $51,655
Avg net price $26,662/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 68%
  • Programs offered: 54

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#7

Reconstructionist Rabbinical College

Wyncote, PA 39.1 miles from Allentown
  • 4 year
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  • Programs offered: 1

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#8

Villanova University

Villanova, PA 39.3 miles from Allentown
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
77.6 BOC Score
Graduation rate 89%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $100,423
Avg net price $43,756/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 95%
  • Programs offered: 94

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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

Theology Wages Near Allentown

Allentown is part of the Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton, PA-NJ metro area (BLS area code 10900). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to Pennsylvania statewide.

OccupationMedian WageSourceCOL-Adjusted (US=100)
Clergy$59,510Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton, PA-NJ$59,510
Director of Religious Activities and Education$56,550Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton, PA-NJ$56,550
Religious Worker, All Other$34,580PA statewide$34,580
Philosophy and Religion Teacher, Postsecondary$72,470Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton, PA-NJ$72,470

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.

Allentown at a Glance

MetricValueSource
Population125,320Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income$53,403Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+19.4%Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Regional Price Parity (US=100)100.0 (at U.S. average)BEA RPP 2024

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited theology schools are near Allentown, PA?

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering theology programs near Allentown. The closest is Moravian University in Bethlehem, PA (5.4 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Westminster Theological Seminary (37.8 miles). 4 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying theology roles near Allentown?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying theology-related roles near Allentown are: Philosophy and Religion Teacher, Postsecondary ($72,470), Clergy ($59,510), Director of Religious Activities and Education ($56,550). These reflect MSA-level medians where published, with Pennsylvania statewide fallback for occupations not reported at the metro level.

Should I look at programs in Bethlehem instead of Allentown?

Bethlehem, PA is 6.0 miles from Allentown 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 Allentown an affordable place to study theology?

Allentown’s median household income of $53,403 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Allentown while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and Pennsylvania 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 Allentown

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

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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