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

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

Lewistown, Pennsylvania has 5 accredited schools offering theology programs. Lewistown has a population of about 8,505. Median household income is $40,179 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 11.4% 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 Lewistown

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

Messiah University

Mechanicsburg, PA 43.3 miles from Lewistown
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
65.5 BOC Score
Graduation rate 77%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $54,064
Avg net price $26,502/yr
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  • Retention rate: 87%
  • Programs offered: 87

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#2

United Lutheran Seminary

Gettysburg, PA 55.6 miles from Lewistown
  • 4 year
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  • Programs offered: 4

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#3

Lancaster Theological Seminary

Lancaster, PA 76.3 miles from Lewistown
  • 4 year
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  • Programs offered: 2

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#4

Lancaster Bible College

Lancaster, PA 76.7 miles from Lewistown
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
48.4 BOC Score
Graduation rate 65%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $44,096
Avg net price $25,480/yr
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  • Retention rate: 77%
  • Programs offered: 34

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#5

Saint Vincent College

Latrobe, PA 98.5 miles from Lewistown
  • 4 year
59.3 BOC Score
Graduation rate 74%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $59,982
Avg net price $23,510/yr
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  • Retention rate: 84%
  • Programs offered: 60

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#6

Saint Vincent Seminary

Latrobe, PA 98.5 miles from Lewistown
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $59,982
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  • Programs offered: 4

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#7

University of Valley Forge

Phoenixville, PA 111.7 miles from Lewistown
  • 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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  • Retention rate: 73%
  • Programs offered: 21

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#8

Immaculata University

Immaculata, PA 112.6 miles from Lewistown
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
65.9 BOC Score
Graduation rate 62%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $75,701
Avg net price $24,258/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 82%
  • Programs offered: 45

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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

Theology Wages Near Lewistown

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.

Lewistown at a Glance

MetricValueSource
Population8,505Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income$40,179Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+11.4%Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited theology schools are near Lewistown, PA?

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering theology programs near Lewistown. The closest is Messiah University in Mechanicsburg, PA (43.3 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Lancaster Bible College (76.7 miles). 3 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 Lewistown workers will track these statewide medians, adjusted for local cost of living.

Should I look at programs in State College instead of Lewistown?

State College, PA is 20.0 miles from Lewistown 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 Lewistown an affordable place to study theology?

Lewistown’s median household income of $40,179 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Lewistown 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 Lewistown

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

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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