Best Theology & Ministry Schools Near Conroe, TX (2026)

Conroe, Texas has 4 accredited schools offering theology programs, with tuition ranging from $7,720 to $45,672 per year for indexed programs. Conroe has a population of about 96,976. Median household income is $75,245 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 33.6% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX metro area, the top-earning theology-related role is Director of Religious Activities and Education at a median $83,480 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).


Closest Theology Schools to Conroe

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

Conroe, TX 7.7 miles from Conroe
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
  • Accredited
38.3 BOC Score
Graduation rate 21%
Avg net price $11,881/yr
Tuition
In‑state$7,720
Out‑of‑state$7,720
Contact
Key stats
  • Retention rate: 50%
  • Programs offered: 5

Source:Accreditor: Transnational Association of Christian Colleges and SchoolsIPEDSCollege Scorecard

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


Theology Wages Near Conroe

Conroe is part of the Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX metro area (BLS area code 26420). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to Texas statewide.

OccupationMedian WageSourceCOL-Adjusted (US=100)
Clergy$61,010Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX$61,876
Director of Religious Activities and Education$83,480Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX$84,665
Religious Worker, All Other$37,050Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX$37,576
Philosophy and Religion Teacher, Postsecondary$77,890Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX$78,996

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.


Conroe at a Glance

MetricValueSource
Population96,976Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income$75,245Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+33.6%Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Regional Price Parity (US=100)98.6 (below U.S. average)BEA RPP 2024

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited theology schools are near Conroe, TX?

Our directory has 4 accredited schools offering theology programs near Conroe. The closest is Grace School of Theology in Conroe, TX (7.7 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Houston Christian University (43.2 miles). 4 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying theology roles near Conroe?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying theology-related roles near Conroe are: Director of Religious Activities and Education ($83,480), Philosophy and Religion Teacher, Postsecondary ($77,890), Clergy ($61,010). These reflect MSA-level medians where published, with Texas statewide fallback for occupations not reported at the metro level.

Should I look at programs in Huntsville instead of Conroe?

Huntsville, TX is 27.2 miles from Conroe 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 Conroe an affordable place to study theology?

Conroe’s median household income of $75,245 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Conroe while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and Texas 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 Conroe

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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.