2027 Best Theology Associate’s Degree Schools

Theology programs are offered at a focused set of schools across the country. While the number of schools offering the program varies, there are still top-quality ones to be found.

To produce this 2027 ranking, College Factual evaluated 2 schools to find the best for theology students.

What’s on this page:

• Best Associate’s Degree Theology Schools
• Other Degree Levels

Best Schools for Theology in the United States

Below are the best theology schools at the associate’s degree level, ranked by the quality of the education they deliver.

Top Schools in Theology

1

New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary
New Orleans, LA

Doctoral Degree Highest Degree Type

53 Theology Degrees Awarded

70% 6-Year Graduation Rate

New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary tops our 2027 ranking of the best theology schools. This mid-sized private not-for-profit university is located in the city of New Orleans. About 70% of students finish within six years. New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary awarded about 53 theology degrees in the most recent data year. Read more about the theology program at New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary

2

Franciscan University Of Steubenville
Steubenville, OH

Doctoral Degree Highest Degree Type

19 Theology Degrees Awarded

$37,089 Median Starting Salary

A rank of #2 makes Franciscan University Of Steubenville one of the top schools for theology. Set in the city of Steubenville, Franciscan University Of Steubenville is a mid-sized private not-for-profit institution. Roughly 75% of students complete a degree within six years here. About 19 theology degrees were awarded at Franciscan University Of Steubenville in the most recent year. Theology graduates of Franciscan University Of Steubenville earn a median of $37,089 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $25,000. More information about a degree in theology from Franciscan University Of Steubenville

Other Theology Degree Levels

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Notes and References

This list is compiled by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2027 edition. The methodology weighs graduation rate, post-graduation earnings, cost, and program quality, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).

Ranking method: College Major Top Ranked · 2 schools evaluated.

• The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), a branch of the U.S. Department of Education (DOE), serves as the core of our data about colleges.
• Some other college data, including much of the graduate earnings data, comes from the U.S. Department of Education’s (College Scorecard).

More about our data sources and methodologies.