Best Christian colleges for theology in Texas
Christian colleges that offer a bachelor’s in theology, ranked by Compass Score.
Best Christian colleges for theology in Texas9 schools
9 schools qualify, ranked by the Compass Score.
How this list is made
- Schools in Texas.
- Christian undergraduate colleges on the Compass. Seminaries and graduate-only schools are not counted.
- Offers a bachelor’s program in theology, from the College Scorecard field-of-study data (credential level 3).
- Each school needs a complete Compass Score, so every row shows a rating.
- Ordered by Compass Score, highest first. Schools with the same score share a rank.
Updated Oct. 20, 2026. Methodology. Spot an error? Send a correction.
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LeTourneau University
Longview, TX · Private nonprofit- Bachelor’s program in theology
- Chapel once a week
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Nelson University
Waxahachie, TX · Private nonprofitHonor Roll- Bachelor’s program in theology
- Chapel 3+ times a week
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Southwestern Adventist University
Keene, TX · Private nonprofit- Bachelor’s program in theology
- Chapel twice a week
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East Texas Baptist University
Marshall, TX · Private nonprofit- Bachelor’s program in theology
- Chapel twice a week
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Arlington Baptist University
Arlington, TX · Private nonprofit- Bachelor’s program in theology
- Chapel twice a week
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Wayland Baptist University
Plainview, TX · Private nonprofit- Bachelor’s program in theology
- Chapel once a week
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Howard Payne University
Brownwood, TX · Private nonprofit- Bachelor’s program in theology
- Chapel once a week
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Hardin-Simmons University
Abilene, TX · Private nonprofit- Bachelor’s program in theology
- Chapel twice a week
Compare cost and outcomes
| School | Net price a year | Median debt | Earnings 10 years out | Graduation rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LeTourneau University | $28,185 | $26,000 | $57,103 | 59% |
| Criswell College | $21,630 | $25,346 | $43,185 | 50% |
| Nelson University | $21,662 | $24,725 | $46,238 | 42% |
| Southwestern Adventist University | $22,778 | $26,998 | $52,946 | 52% |
| East Texas Baptist University | $23,911 | $23,250 | $52,788 | 47% |
| Arlington Baptist University | $24,906 | $27,000 | $44,644 | 19% |
| Wayland Baptist University | $20,590 | $23,106 | $51,838 | 19% |
| Howard Payne University | $23,627 | $26,793 | $48,376 | 28% |
| Hardin-Simmons University | $19,555 | $24,711 | $54,771 | 46% |
Net price is the average yearly cost after grants. Federal data (College Scorecard). “—” means the school reports no figure.