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

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

Lufkin, Texas has 3 accredited schools offering theology programs, with tuition ranging from $7,720 to $11,881 per year for indexed programs. Lufkin has a population of about 34,158. Median household income is $56,722 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 21.8% 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 Lufkin

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

LeTourneau University

Longview, TX 79.2 miles from Lufkin
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
50.0 BOC Score
Graduation rate 53%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $57,103
Avg net price $28,185/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 81%
  • Programs offered: 56

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#2

East Texas Baptist University

Marshall, TX 88.0 miles from Lufkin
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
40.2 BOC Score
Graduation rate 46%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $52,788
Avg net price $23,911/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 70%
  • Programs offered: 54

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#3

Grace School of Theology

Conroe, TX 88.8 miles from Lufkin
  • 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
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 50%
  • Programs offered: 5

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

#4

University of St Thomas

Houston, TX 116.4 miles from Lufkin
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
  • Accredited
63.0 BOC Score
Acceptance rate 90%
Graduation rate 69%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $59,224
Avg net price $19,359/yr
Tuition
In‑state$34,634
Out‑of‑state$34,634
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 76%
  • Programs offered: 62

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

#5

College of Biblical Studies-Houston

Houston, TX 120.1 miles from Lufkin
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
39.9 BOC Score
Graduation rate 38%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $39,260
Avg net price $672/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 62%
  • Programs offered: 2

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#6

Houston Christian University

Houston, TX 121.8 miles from Lufkin
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
47.2 BOC Score
Graduation rate 49%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $55,933
Avg net price $20,629/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 69%
  • Programs offered: 78

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#7

Southwestern Christian College

Terrell, TX 133.7 miles from Lufkin
  • 4 year
38.0 BOC Score
Graduation rate 35%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $32,672
Avg net price $18,562/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 100%
  • Programs offered: 2

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#8

Baylor University

Waco, TX 141.9 miles from Lufkin
  • 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

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

Theology Wages Near Lufkin

OccupationMedian Annual Wage (Texas, statewide)
Clergy$59,480
Director of Religious Activities and Education$75,420
Religious Worker, All Other$36,420
Philosophy and Religion Teacher, Postsecondary$76,700

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.

Lufkin at a Glance

MetricValueSource
Population34,158Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income$56,722Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+21.8%Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited theology schools are near Lufkin, TX?

Our directory has 3 accredited schools offering theology programs near Lufkin. The closest is LeTourneau University in Longview, TX (79.2 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Grace School of Theology (88.8 miles). 3 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying theology roles in Texas?

Based on BLS May 2025 state wage data, the top-paying theology-related roles in Texas are: Philosophy and Religion Teacher, Postsecondary ($76,700), Director of Religious Activities and Education ($75,420), Clergy ($59,480). Wages for Lufkin workers will track these statewide medians, adjusted for local cost of living.

Should I look at programs in Nacogdoches instead of Lufkin?

Nacogdoches, TX is 20.7 miles from Lufkin 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 Lufkin an affordable place to study theology?

Lufkin’s median household income of $56,722 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Lufkin 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 Lufkin

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

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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