2026 Best Theology Schools in Colorado

Theology degree programs prepare students for a range of careers in the field. The schools below stand out for the quality of their theology programs.

To produce this 2026 ranking, College Factual evaluated 3 schools to find the best for theology students.

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• Best Theology Schools in Colorado

Best Schools for Theology in Colorado

Below are the schools that deliver the strongest overall theology education in Colorado.

Top Schools in Theology

1

Colorado Christian University
Lakewood, CO

Doctoral Degree Highest Degree Type

21 Theology Degrees Awarded

$47,333 Median Starting Salary

Colorado Christian University is one of the finest schools in the country for getting a degree in 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

Students looking for a strong theology program will find one at Denver Seminary, which ranked #2. Located in the suburb of Littleton, Denver Seminary is a small private not-for-profit university. Denver Seminary awarded about 13 theology degrees in the most recent data year. Theology graduates of Denver Seminary earn a median of $47,789 early in their careers. 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. Schools are scored on a blend of student outcomes (graduation rate, post-graduation earnings), affordability, and program focus, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).

Ranking method: College Major Top Ranked · 3 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.