2026 Best Theology Schools in the Rocky Mountains Region

Theology degree programs prepare students for a range of careers in the field. A focused field like this rewards careful comparison of the schools that offer it.

To produce this 2026 ranking, College Factual evaluated 7 schools to find the best for theology students.

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• Best Theology Schools in the Rocky Mountains Region

Best Schools for Theology in the Rocky Mountains Region

Below are the schools that deliver the strongest overall theology education in the Rocky Mountains Region.

Top Schools in Theology

1

Colorado Christian University
Lakewood, CO

Doctoral Degree Highest Degree Type

21 Theology Degrees Awarded

$47,333 Median Starting Salary

Leading the list is Colorado Christian University, our #1 school for theology. Colorado Christian University is a large private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of Lakewood. The six-year graduation rate is 63%. About 21 theology degrees were awarded at Colorado Christian University in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, theology degree recipients from Colorado Christian University generally make around $47,333. Colorado Christian University graduates carry a median of $36,092 in student loans. Get the full theology details for Colorado Christian University

2

Denver Seminary
Littleton, CO

Doctoral Degree Highest Degree Type

13 Theology Degrees Awarded

$47,789 Median Starting Salary

Denver Seminary came in at #2 on our 2026 list of the best theology schools. Denver Seminary is a small private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of Littleton. About 13 theology degrees were awarded at Denver Seminary in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, theology degree recipients from Denver Seminary generally make around $47,789. More information about a degree in theology from Denver Seminary

Notes and References

This ranking is produced by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2026 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 · 7 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.