Pleasant Prairie, Wisconsin has 5 accredited schools offering theology programs, with tuition ranging from $51,170 to $66,768 per year for indexed programs. Pleasant Prairie has a population of about 21,515. Median household income is $103,903 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 39.8% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In Wisconsin, the top-earning theology-related role is Philosophy and Religion Teacher, Postsecondary at a median $79,140 annually (BLS, May 2025).
Closest Theology Schools to Pleasant Prairie
The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer theology programs near Pleasant Prairie, ranked by BOC Score and straight-line distance from Pleasant Prairie 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:
BOCSCORE
- 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 Pleasant Prairie.
Advertising never affects these rankings. Read the full methodology.
TuitionContact school for pricing
Source:IPEDS · College Scorecard
Acceptance rate
81%
Graduation rate
82%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$78,257
Avg net price
$31,487/yr
TuitionIn‑state$51,170
Out‑of‑state$51,170
Key stats- Retention rate: 91%
- Programs offered: 120
Source:Accreditor: Higher Learning Commission · IPEDS · College Scorecard
TuitionContact school for pricing
Source:Accreditor: Commission on Accrediting of the Association of Theological Schools · IPEDS · College Scorecard
Acceptance rate
78%
Graduation rate
66%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$56,075
Avg net price
$36,201/yr
TuitionIn‑state$35,470
Out‑of‑state$35,470
Key stats- Retention rate: 78%
- Programs offered: 106
Source:Accreditor: Higher Learning Commission · IPEDS · College Scorecard
Acceptance rate
72%
Graduation rate
65%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$45,593
Avg net price
$26,005/yr
TuitionIn‑state$21,550
Out‑of‑state$21,550
Key stats- Retention rate: 81%
- Programs offered: 35
Source:Accreditor: Higher Learning Commission · IPEDS · College Scorecard
Graduation rate
74%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$58,363
Avg net price
$26,172/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
Key stats- Retention rate: 83%
- Programs offered: 55
Source:IPEDS · College Scorecard
Graduation rate
66%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$55,660
Avg net price
$21,260/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
Key stats- Retention rate: 73%
- Programs offered: 49
Source:IPEDS · College Scorecard
Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all Wisconsin schools on the Wisconsin theology page.
Theology Wages Near Pleasant Prairie
| Occupation | Median Annual Wage (Wisconsin, statewide) |
|---|
| Clergy | $60,950 |
| Director of Religious Activities and Education | $40,180 |
| Religious Worker, All Other | N/A |
| Philosophy and Religion Teacher, Postsecondary | $79,140 |
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.
Pleasant Prairie at a Glance
| Metric | Value | Source |
|---|
| Population | 21,515 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003) |
| Median household income | $103,903 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013) |
| Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ | 39.8% | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003) |
| Regional Price Parity (US=100) | 101.1 (above U.S. average) | BEA RPP 2024 |
Other Pleasant Prairie-Area Cities With Theology Programs
- Kenosha, WI – 4.2 mi away (124,580 pop)
- Zion, IL – 5.0 mi away (24,029 pop)
- Waukegan, IL – 10.9 mi away (88,182 pop)
- Gurnee, IL – 11.1 mi away (30,957 pop)
- Mount Pleasant, WI – 12.9 mi away (26,360 pop)
Frequently Asked Questions
How many accredited theology schools are near Pleasant Prairie, WI?
Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering theology programs near Pleasant Prairie. The closest is University of Saint Mary of the Lake in Mundelein, IL (17.9 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Marquette University (35.5 miles). 5 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.
What are the highest-paying theology roles in Wisconsin?
Based on BLS May 2025 state wage data, the top-paying theology-related roles in Wisconsin are: Philosophy and Religion Teacher, Postsecondary ($79,140), Clergy ($60,950), Director of Religious Activities and Education ($40,180). Wages for Pleasant Prairie workers will track these statewide medians, adjusted for local cost of living.
Should I look at programs in Kenosha instead of Pleasant Prairie?
Kenosha, WI is 4.2 miles from Pleasant Prairie 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 Pleasant Prairie an affordable place to study theology?
Pleasant Prairie’s median household income of $103,903 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Pleasant Prairie 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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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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