Best Theology & Ministry Schools Near Copperas Cove, TX (2026)

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

Copperas Cove, Texas has 5 accredited schools offering theology programs, with tuition ranging from $58,100 to $74,226 per year for indexed programs. Copperas Cove has a population of about 37,149. Median household income is $68,900 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 21.2% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In Texas, the top-earning theology-related role is Philosophy and Religion Teacher, Postsecondary at a median $76,700 annually (BLS, May 2025).

Closest Theology Schools to Copperas Cove

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

University of Mary Hardin-Baylor

Belton, TX 26.9 miles from Copperas Cove
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
43.6 BOC Score
Graduation rate 53%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $56,132
Avg net price $26,106/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 65%
  • Programs offered: 65

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#2

Baylor University

Waco, TX 55.4 miles from Copperas Cove
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
  • Accredited
70.3 BOC Score
Acceptance rate 51%
Graduation rate 80%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $65,793
Avg net price $41,104/yr
Tuition
In‑state$58,100
Out‑of‑state$58,100
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 91%
  • Programs offered: 141

Source:Accreditor: Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on CollegesIPEDSCollege Scorecard

#3

Episcopal Theological Seminary of the Southwest

Austin, TX 58.0 miles from Copperas Cove
  • 4 year
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 4

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#4

Austin Presbyterian Theological Seminary

Austin, TX 58.0 miles from Copperas Cove
  • 4 year
  • Accredited
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 5

Source:Accreditor: Commission on Accrediting of the Association of Theological SchoolsIPEDSCollege Scorecard

#5

Howard Payne University

Brownwood, TX 75.5 miles from Copperas Cove
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
30.7 BOC Score
Graduation rate 39%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $48,376
Avg net price $23,627/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 53%
  • Programs offered: 34

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#6

Southwestern Adventist University

Keene, TX 94.9 miles from Copperas Cove
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
44.7 BOC Score
Graduation rate 52%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $52,946
Avg net price $22,778/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 72%
  • Programs offered: 29

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#7

Texas Lutheran University

Seguin, TX 106.8 miles from Copperas Cove
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
44.6 BOC Score
Graduation rate 56%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $53,863
Avg net price $24,654/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 65%
  • Programs offered: 28

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#8

Nelson University

Waxahachie, TX 108.5 miles from Copperas Cove
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
  • Accredited
42.4 BOC Score
Acceptance rate 89%
Graduation rate 39%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $46,238
Avg net price $21,662/yr
Tuition
In‑state$25,064
Out‑of‑state$25,064
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 78%
  • Programs offered: 38

Source:Accreditor: Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on CollegesIPEDSCollege Scorecard

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

Theology Wages Near Copperas Cove

Copperas Cove is part of the Killeen-Temple, TX metro area (BLS area code 28660). 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$60,380Killeen-Temple, TX$66,279
Director of Religious Activities and Education$75,420TX statewide$82,788
Religious Worker, All Other$36,420TX statewide$39,978
Philosophy and Religion Teacher, Postsecondary$76,700TX statewide$84,193

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.

Copperas Cove at a Glance

MetricValueSource
Population37,149Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income$68,900Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+21.2%Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Regional Price Parity (US=100)91.1 (below U.S. average)BEA RPP 2024

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited theology schools are near Copperas Cove, TX?

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering theology programs near Copperas Cove. The closest is University of Mary Hardin-Baylor in Belton, TX (26.9 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Howard Payne University (75.5 miles). 3 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying theology roles near Copperas Cove?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying theology-related roles near Copperas Cove are: Philosophy and Religion Teacher, Postsecondary ($76,700), Director of Religious Activities and Education ($75,420), Clergy ($60,380). 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 Killeen instead of Copperas Cove?

Killeen, TX is 11.3 miles from Copperas Cove 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 Copperas Cove an affordable place to study theology?

Copperas Cove’s median household income of $68,900 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Copperas Cove 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 Copperas Cove

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

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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