Best Theology & Ministry Schools Near East Stroudsburg, PA

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

East Stroudsburg, Pennsylvania has 5 accredited schools offering theology programs, with tuition ranging from $47,100 to $65,301 per year for indexed programs. East Stroudsburg has a population of about 9,278. Median household income is $61,792 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 29.4% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In Pennsylvania, the top-earning theology-related role is Philosophy and Religion Teacher, Postsecondary at a median $76,600 annually (BLS, May 2025).

Closest Theology Schools to East Stroudsburg

The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer theology programs near East Stroudsburg, ranked by BOC Score and straight-line distance from East Stroudsburg 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 East Stroudsburg. 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 27.8 miles from East Stroudsburg
  • 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 55.4 miles from East Stroudsburg
  • 4 year
42.8 BOC Score
Graduation rate 56%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $55,225
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 77%
  • Programs offered: 3

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#3

Cairn University-Langhorne

Langhorne, PA 59.5 miles from East Stroudsburg
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
42.0 BOC Score
Graduation rate 56%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $44,172
Avg net price $27,642/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 80%
  • Programs offered: 44

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#4

Theological Seminary of the Reformed Episcopal Church

Oreland, PA 62.2 miles from East Stroudsburg
  • 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 62.5 miles from East Stroudsburg
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 7

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#6

Reconstructionist Rabbinical College

Wyncote, PA 63.2 miles from East Stroudsburg
  • 4 year
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 1

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#7

University of Valley Forge

Phoenixville, PA 64.1 miles from East Stroudsburg
  • 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

#8

Eastern University

Saint Davids, PA 66.5 miles from East Stroudsburg
  • 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

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

Theology Wages Near East Stroudsburg

OccupationMedian Annual Wage (Pennsylvania, statewide)
Clergy$58,300
Director of Religious Activities and Education$55,510
Religious Worker, All Other$34,580
Philosophy and Religion Teacher, Postsecondary$76,600

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.

East Stroudsburg at a Glance

MetricValueSource
Population9,278Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income$61,792Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+29.4%Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited theology schools are near East Stroudsburg, PA?

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering theology programs near East Stroudsburg. The closest is Moravian University in Bethlehem, PA (27.8 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is New Brunswick Theological Seminary (51.5 miles). 4 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying theology roles in Pennsylvania?

Based on BLS May 2025 state wage data, the top-paying theology-related roles in Pennsylvania are: Philosophy and Religion Teacher, Postsecondary ($76,600), Clergy ($58,300), Director of Religious Activities and Education ($55,510). Wages for East Stroudsburg workers will track these statewide medians, adjusted for local cost of living.

Should I look at programs in Mount Pocono instead of East Stroudsburg?

Mount Pocono, PA is 12.5 miles from East Stroudsburg 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 East Stroudsburg an affordable place to study theology?

East Stroudsburg’s median household income of $61,792 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in East Stroudsburg 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 East Stroudsburg

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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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