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

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

Nacogdoches, Texas has 2 accredited schools offering theology programs. Nacogdoches has a population of about 32,104. Median household income is $38,855 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 28.5% 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 Nacogdoches

The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer theology programs near Nacogdoches, ranked by BOC Score and straight-line distance from Nacogdoches 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 Nacogdoches. 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 59.1 miles from Nacogdoches
  • 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 67.3 miles from Nacogdoches
  • 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 108.7 miles from Nacogdoches
  • 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

Southwestern Christian College

Terrell, TX 123.0 miles from Nacogdoches
  • 4 year
38.0 BOC Score
Graduation rate 35%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $32,672
Avg net price $18,562/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 100%
  • Programs offered: 2

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#5

University of St Thomas

Houston, TX 136.9 miles from Nacogdoches
  • 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

#6

Nelson University

Waxahachie, TX 140.1 miles from Nacogdoches
  • 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

#7

College of Biblical Studies-Houston

Houston, TX 140.5 miles from Nacogdoches
  • 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
TuitionContact school for pricing
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 62%
  • Programs offered: 2

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#8

Redeemers University North America

Greenville, TX 140.7 miles from Nacogdoches
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
  • Accredited
Acceptance rate 40%
Tuition
In‑state$7,000
Out‑of‑state$7,000
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 2

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 Nacogdoches

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.

Nacogdoches at a Glance

MetricValueSource
Population32,104Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income$38,855Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+28.5%Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited theology schools are near Nacogdoches, TX?

Our directory has 2 accredited schools offering theology programs near Nacogdoches. The closest is LeTourneau University in Longview, TX (59.1 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is East Texas Baptist University (67.3 miles). 2 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 Nacogdoches workers will track these statewide medians, adjusted for local cost of living.

Should I look at programs in Lufkin instead of Nacogdoches?

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

Nacogdoches’s median household income of $38,855 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Nacogdoches 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 Nacogdoches

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

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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