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

Hutto, Texas has 5 accredited schools offering theology programs, with tuition ranging from $58,100 to $74,226 per year for indexed programs. Hutto has a population of about 32,188. Median household income is $115,149 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 34.1% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX metro area, the top-earning theology-related role is Philosophy and Religion Teacher, Postsecondary at a median $82,850 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).


Closest Theology Schools to Hutto

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

Episcopal Theological Seminary of the Southwest

Austin, TX 20.0 miles from Hutto
  • 4 year
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  • Programs offered: 4

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#2

Austin Presbyterian Theological Seminary

Austin, TX 20.2 miles from Hutto
  • 4 year
  • Accredited
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 5

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

#3

University of Mary Hardin-Baylor

Belton, TX 36.9 miles from Hutto
  • 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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  • Retention rate: 65%
  • Programs offered: 65

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#4

Texas Lutheran University

Seguin, TX 71.4 miles from Hutto
  • 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
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  • Retention rate: 65%
  • Programs offered: 28

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#5

Baylor University

Waco, TX 74.3 miles from Hutto
  • 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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  • Retention rate: 91%
  • Programs offered: 141

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

#6

Oblate School of Theology

San Antonio, TX 91.2 miles from Hutto
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
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  • Programs offered: 4

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#7

University of the Incarnate Word

San Antonio, TX 92.0 miles from Hutto
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
48.9 BOC Score
Graduation rate 54%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $56,733
Avg net price $22,775/yr
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  • Retention rate: 72%
  • Programs offered: 79

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#8

St. Mary's University

San Antonio, TX 96.3 miles from Hutto
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
  • Accredited
53.0 BOC Score
Acceptance rate 98%
Graduation rate 60%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $56,955
Avg net price $21,145/yr
Tuition
In‑state$37,434
Out‑of‑state$37,434
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  • Retention rate: 70%
  • Programs offered: 51

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 Hutto

Hutto is part of the Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX metro area (BLS area code 12420). 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$62,670Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX$63,884
Director of Religious Activities and Education$75,420TX statewide$76,881
Religious Worker, All Other$36,420TX statewide$37,125
Philosophy and Religion Teacher, Postsecondary$82,850Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX$84,455

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.


Hutto at a Glance

MetricValueSource
Population32,188Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income$115,149Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+34.1%Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Regional Price Parity (US=100)98.1 (below U.S. average)BEA RPP 2024

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited theology schools are near Hutto, TX?

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering theology programs near Hutto. The closest is Episcopal Theological Seminary of the Southwest in Austin, TX (20.0 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Baylor University (74.3 miles). 3 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying theology roles near Hutto?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying theology-related roles near Hutto are: Philosophy and Religion Teacher, Postsecondary ($82,850), Director of Religious Activities and Education ($75,420), Clergy ($62,670). 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 Pflugerville instead of Hutto?

Pflugerville, TX is 6.6 miles from Hutto 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 Hutto an affordable place to study theology?

Hutto’s median household income of $115,149 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Hutto 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 Hutto

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

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.