Best Theology & Ministry Schools Near Bainbridge Island, WA

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

Bainbridge Island, Washington has 5 accredited schools offering theology programs, with tuition ranging from $36,035 to $50,501 per year for indexed programs. Bainbridge Island has a population of about 24,607. Median household income is $159,882 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 75.0% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In Washington, the top-earning theology-related role is Philosophy and Religion Teacher, Postsecondary at a median $81,240 annually (BLS, May 2025).

Closest Theology Schools to Bainbridge Island

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

Seattle Pacific University

Seattle, WA 8.5 miles from Bainbridge Island
  • 4 year
52.1 BOC Score
Graduation rate 66%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $64,506
Avg net price $24,488/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 74%
  • Programs offered: 81

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#2

The Seattle School of Theology & Psychology

Seattle, WA 9.2 miles from Bainbridge Island
  • 4 year
  • Accredited
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 3

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

#3

Northwest University-Center for Online and Extended Education

Kirkland, WA 16.2 miles from Bainbridge Island
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
33.4 BOC Score
Graduation rate 43%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $54,914
Avg net price $35,671/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 62%
  • Programs offered: 15

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#4

Northwest University

Kirkland, WA 16.3 miles from Bainbridge Island
  • 4 year
  • Accredited
50.9 BOC Score
Acceptance rate 83%
Graduation rate 67%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $54,914
Avg net price $22,288/yr
Tuition
In‑state$36,035
Out‑of‑state$36,035
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 79%
  • Programs offered: 32

Source:Accreditor: Northwest Commission on Colleges and UniversitiesIPEDSCollege Scorecard

#5

Faith International University

Tacoma, WA 25.2 miles from Bainbridge Island
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
37.9 BOC Score
Graduation rate 47%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $51,006
Avg net price $22,662/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 62%
  • Programs offered: 12

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#6

Saint Martin's University

Lacey, WA 43.6 miles from Bainbridge Island
  • 4 year
44.6 BOC Score
Graduation rate 63%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $62,092
Avg net price $28,119/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 69%
  • Programs offered: 40

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#7

Walla Walla University

College Place, WA 225.1 miles from Bainbridge Island
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
67.2 BOC Score
Graduation rate 67%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $61,885
Avg net price $23,329/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 85%
  • Programs offered: 59

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#8

Whitworth University

Spokane, WA 238.5 miles from Bainbridge Island
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
63.2 BOC Score
Graduation rate 71%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $58,561
Avg net price $26,534/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 79%
  • Programs offered: 49

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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

Theology Wages Near Bainbridge Island

OccupationMedian Annual Wage (Washington, statewide)
Clergy$80,830
Director of Religious Activities and Education$56,480
Religious Worker, All Other$62,620
Philosophy and Religion Teacher, Postsecondary$81,240

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.

Bainbridge Island at a Glance

MetricValueSource
Population24,607Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income$159,882Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+75.0%Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Regional Price Parity (US=100)105.6 (above U.S. average)BEA RPP 2024

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited theology schools are near Bainbridge Island, WA?

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering theology programs near Bainbridge Island. The closest is Seattle Pacific University in Seattle, WA (8.5 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Faith International University (25.2 miles). 2 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying theology roles in Washington?

Based on BLS May 2025 state wage data, the top-paying theology-related roles in Washington are: Philosophy and Religion Teacher, Postsecondary ($81,240), Clergy ($80,830), Religious Worker, All Other ($62,620). Wages for Bainbridge Island workers will track these statewide medians, adjusted for local cost of living.

Should I look at programs in Seattle instead of Bainbridge Island?

Seattle, WA is 10.3 miles from Bainbridge Island 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 Bainbridge Island an affordable place to study theology?

Bainbridge Island’s median household income of $159,882 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Bainbridge Island while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and Washington 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 Bainbridge Island

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

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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