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2026 Best Theology & Religious Vocations Schools in Texas

6 Colleges in the United States
1,370 Theology & Religious Vocations Degrees Awarded
$48,440 Avg Early-Career Salary

Theology & Religious Vocations 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.

For its 2026 ranking, College Factual looked at 42 schools in the United States to determine which ones were the best for theology & religious vocations students pursuing a degree.

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Best Schools for Theology & Religious Vocations in Texas

If you are not interested in a particular degree level and want to know which schools are the overall best at delivering an education for the theology & religious vocations degrees they offer, see the list below.

Top Schools in Theology & Religious Vocations

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Our analysis ranked Southern Methodist University the best school in the country for a degree in theology & religious vocations. Located in the suburb of Dallas, Southern Methodist University is a large private not-for-profit university. Roughly 84% of students complete a degree within six years here. There were roughly 78 theology & religious vocations students who graduated with this degree at Southern Methodist University in the most recent data year. Students who receive their theology & religious vocations degree from Southern Methodist University earn around $54,351 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $20,712 to complete this degree. See the full theology & religious vocations program report for Southern Methodist University

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Students looking for a strong theology & religious vocations program will find one at Abilene Christian University, which ranked #2. Located in the city of Abilene, Abilene Christian University is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit university. Roughly 59% of students complete a degree within six years here. There were roughly 83 theology & religious vocations students who graduated with this degree at Abilene Christian University in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, theology & religious vocations degree recipients from Abilene Christian University generally make around $56,463. Typical student debt for the program is $23,250. More information about a degree in theology & religious vocations from Abilene Christian University

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A rank of #3 makes Lubbock Christian University one of the top schools for theology & religious vocations. This small private not-for-profit university is located in the city of Lubbock. Roughly 51% of students complete a degree within six years here. There were roughly 19 theology & religious vocations students who graduated with this degree at Lubbock Christian University in the most recent data year. Students who receive their theology & religious vocations degree from Lubbock Christian University earn around $38,473 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $28,337 to complete this degree. See the full theology & religious vocations program report for Lubbock Christian University

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Baylor University is one of the finest schools in the country for a degree in theology & religious vocations, ranking #4. Located in the city of Waco, Baylor University is a very large private not-for-profit university. The six-year graduation rate is 80%. Baylor University awarded about 72 theology & religious vocations degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the theology & religious vocations program make about $44,601 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $23,928 to complete this degree. More information about a degree in theology & religious vocations from Baylor University

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University Of St Thomas Texas is one of the finest schools in the country for a degree in theology & religious vocations, ranking #5. University Of St Thomas Texas is a mid-sized private not-for-profit school located in the city of Houston. About 69% of students finish within six years. About 82 theology & religious vocations degrees were awarded at University Of St Thomas Texas in the most recent year. Graduates of the theology & religious vocations program make about $58,265 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $23,628. More information about a degree in theology & religious vocations from University Of St Thomas Texas

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Dallas Theological Seminary landed the #6 spot for theology & religious vocations this year. This mid-sized private not-for-profit university is located in the city of Dallas. About 509 theology & religious vocations degrees were awarded at Dallas Theological Seminary in the most recent year. Theology & Religious Vocations graduates of Dallas Theological Seminary earn a median of $51,637 early in their careers. See the full theology & religious vocations program report for Dallas Theological Seminary

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Dallas Baptist University earned the #7 position for theology & religious vocations this year. Located in the city of Dallas, Dallas Baptist University is a mid-sized private not-for-profit university. Dallas Baptist University graduates 58% of students within six years. There were roughly 116 theology & religious vocations students who graduated with this degree at Dallas Baptist University in the most recent data year. Graduates of the theology & religious vocations program make about $40,401 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $20,244 to complete this degree. More information about a degree in theology & religious vocations from Dallas Baptist University

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University Of Dallas earned the #8 position for theology & religious vocations this year. Located in the city of Irving, University Of Dallas is a mid-sized private not-for-profit university. About 73% of students finish within six years. There were roughly 24 theology & religious vocations students who graduated with this degree at University Of Dallas in the most recent data year. Theology & Religious Vocations graduates of University Of Dallas earn a median of $58,396 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $23,411 to complete this degree. See the full theology & religious vocations program report for University Of Dallas

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Brite Divinity School
Fort Worth, TX

Brite Divinity School came in at #9 for theology & religious vocations this year. Brite Divinity School is a small private not-for-profit school located in the city of Fort Worth. There were roughly 17 theology & religious vocations students who graduated with this degree at Brite Divinity School in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, theology & religious vocations degree recipients from Brite Divinity School generally make around $42,050. Read more about the theology & religious vocations program at Brite Divinity School

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Houston Baptist University placed #10 among the best theology & religious vocations schools. Located in the city of Houston, Houston Baptist University is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit university. Houston Baptist University graduates 49% of students within six years. Houston Baptist University awarded about 47 theology & religious vocations degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their theology & religious vocations degree from Houston Baptist University earn around $51,968 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $25,601 to complete this degree. Get the full theology & religious vocations details for Houston Baptist University

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Southwestern Assemblies Of God University placed #11 among the best theology & religious vocations schools. Set in the suburb of Waxahachie, Southwestern Assemblies Of God University is a mid-sized private not-for-profit institution. Roughly 36% of students complete a degree within six years here. Southwestern Assemblies Of God University awarded about 118 theology & religious vocations degrees in the most recent data year. Theology & Religious Vocations graduates of Southwestern Assemblies Of God University earn a median of $35,787 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $26,794. Get the full theology & religious vocations details for Southwestern Assemblies Of God University

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Austin Presbyterian Theological Seminary came in at #12 for theology & religious vocations this year. Located in the city of Austin, Austin Presbyterian Theological Seminary is a small private not-for-profit university. About 40 theology & religious vocations degrees were awarded at Austin Presbyterian Theological Seminary in the most recent year. Theology & Religious Vocations graduates of Austin Presbyterian Theological Seminary earn a median of $56,922 early in their careers. Get the full theology & religious vocations details for Austin Presbyterian Theological Seminary

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Kings University
Southlake, TX

Kings University came in at #13 for theology & religious vocations this year. Located in the suburb of Southlake, Kings University is a small private not-for-profit university. The six-year graduation rate is 33%. There were roughly 106 theology & religious vocations students who graduated with this degree at Kings University in the most recent data year. Graduates of the theology & religious vocations program make about $41,066 in their early career. Kings University graduates carry a median of $48,998 in student loans. See the full theology & religious vocations program report for Kings University

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College Of Biblical Studies Houston landed the #14 spot for theology & religious vocations this year. This small private not-for-profit university is located in the city of Houston. Roughly 20% of students complete a degree within six years here. There were roughly 59 theology & religious vocations students who graduated with this degree at College Of Biblical Studies Houston in the most recent data year. Theology & Religious Vocations graduates of College Of Biblical Studies Houston earn a median of $47,781 early in their careers. College Of Biblical Studies Houston graduates carry a median of $22,673 in student loans. Get the full theology & religious vocations details for College Of Biblical Studies Houston

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Notes and References

The ranking above is published 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 · 42 schools evaluated.

More about our data sources and methodologies.

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