Best Theology & Ministry Schools Near Greenfield, WI (2026)

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

Greenfield, Wisconsin has 5 accredited schools offering theology programs, with tuition ranging from $21,550 to $66,768 per year for indexed programs. Greenfield has a population of about 37,361. Median household income is $69,016 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 32.3% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI metro area, the top-earning theology-related role is Philosophy and Religion Teacher, Postsecondary at a median $78,750 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).

Closest Theology Schools to Greenfield

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

Sacred Heart Seminary and School of Theology

Franklin, WI 4.1 miles from Greenfield
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 2

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#2

Marquette University

Milwaukee, WI 6.6 miles from Greenfield
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
  • Accredited
75.3 BOC Score
Acceptance rate 81%
Graduation rate 82%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $78,257
Avg net price $31,487/yr
Tuition
In‑state$51,170
Out‑of‑state$51,170
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 91%
  • Programs offered: 120

Source:Accreditor: Higher Learning CommissionIPEDSCollege Scorecard

#3

Concordia University-Wisconsin

Mequon, WI 20.6 miles from Greenfield
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
  • Accredited
47.7 BOC Score
Acceptance rate 78%
Graduation rate 66%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $56,075
Avg net price $36,201/yr
Tuition
In‑state$35,470
Out‑of‑state$35,470
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 78%
  • Programs offered: 106

Source:Accreditor: Higher Learning CommissionIPEDSCollege Scorecard

#4

Nashotah House

Nashotah, WI 22.7 miles from Greenfield
  • 4 year
  • Accredited
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 3

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

#5

Maranatha Baptist University

Watertown, WI 40.3 miles from Greenfield
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
  • Accredited
45.0 BOC Score
Acceptance rate 72%
Graduation rate 65%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $45,593
Avg net price $26,005/yr
Tuition
In‑state$21,550
Out‑of‑state$21,550
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 81%
  • Programs offered: 35

Source:Accreditor: Higher Learning CommissionIPEDSCollege Scorecard

#6

Saint Norbert College

De Pere, WI 102.5 miles from Greenfield
  • 4 year
56.2 BOC Score
Graduation rate 74%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $58,363
Avg net price $26,172/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 83%
  • Programs offered: 55

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#7

Viterbo University

La Crosse, WI 172.7 miles from Greenfield
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
58.8 BOC Score
Graduation rate 66%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $55,660
Avg net price $21,260/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 73%
  • Programs offered: 49

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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

Theology Wages Near Greenfield

Greenfield is part of the Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI metro area (BLS area code 33340). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to Wisconsin statewide.

OccupationMedian WageSourceCOL-Adjusted (US=100)
Clergy$61,730Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI$63,705
Director of Religious Activities and Education$39,560Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI$40,826
Religious Worker, All OtherN/AWI statewide–
Philosophy and Religion Teacher, Postsecondary$78,750Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI$81,269

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.

Greenfield at a Glance

MetricValueSource
Population37,361Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income$69,016Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+32.3%Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Regional Price Parity (US=100)96.9 (below U.S. average)BEA RPP 2024

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited theology schools are near Greenfield, WI?

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering theology programs near Greenfield. The closest is Sacred Heart Seminary and School of Theology in Franklin, WI (4.1 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Maranatha Baptist University (40.3 miles). 4 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying theology roles near Greenfield?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying theology-related roles near Greenfield are: Philosophy and Religion Teacher, Postsecondary ($78,750), Clergy ($61,730), Director of Religious Activities and Education ($39,560). These reflect MSA-level medians where published, with Wisconsin statewide fallback for occupations not reported at the metro level.

Should I look at programs in West Allis instead of Greenfield?

West Allis, WI is 3.3 miles from Greenfield 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 Greenfield an affordable place to study theology?

Greenfield’s median household income of $69,016 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Greenfield while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and Wisconsin 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 Greenfield

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

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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