2027 Best Value Christian Studies Schools
[Christian Studies](/majors/philosophy-and-religious-studies/religious-studies/christian-studies/) programs reward a close look at where your money goes furthest. A high-value program keeps cost low while graduates go on to earn well.
To produce this 2027 ranking, College Factual evaluated 19 schools on the balance of cost and outcomes for christian studies students.
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Finding the Best Value Christian Studies School for You
The christian studies program you select can have a big impact on your finances and your future. That is why we developed our Best Value Christian Studies Schools ranking. It weighs the cost of a degree against the outcomes graduates go on to achieve, so you can find the strongest return on your investment.
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2027 Best Value Christian Studies Schools in the United States
If you want to know which schools deliver the best value for the christian studies degrees they offer, see the list below.
Best Value Christian Studies Schools
Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary earned the #1 spot for value among christian studies schools in the United States. Located in the suburb of Wake Forest, Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary is a mid-sized private not-for-profit university. Students from in state pay about $11,318 in tuition and fees. Christian Studies graduates of Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary earn a median of $54,863 early in their careers. Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary admits about 75% of applicants.
University Of Mary came in at #2 on our 2027 list of the best value christian studies schools. Located in the rural area of Bismarck, University Of Mary is a mid-sized private not-for-profit university. In-state tuition and fees average $22,356. Students borrow a median of $26,983 to complete the christian studies program here. Christian Studies graduates of University Of Mary earn a median of $65,565 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $26,983 median debt. University Of Mary admits about 75% of applicants.
Wayland Baptist University came in at #3 on our 2027 list of the best value christian studies schools. Located in the town of Plainview, Wayland Baptist University is a mid-sized private not-for-profit university. In-state tuition and fees average $23,782. Typical student debt for christian studies graduates is $30,204. Soon after graduation, christian studies degree recipients from Wayland Baptist University generally make around $51,930. Set against $30,204 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. The acceptance rate is 56%.
A rank of #4 makes Regent University one of the best values for christian studies. Located in the city of Virginia Beach, Regent University is a large private not-for-profit university. Students from in state pay about $21,650 in tuition and fees. Typical student debt for christian studies graduates is $29,500. Soon after graduation, christian studies degree recipients from Regent University generally make around $50,406. That is a strong return on a $29,500 median debt. The acceptance rate is 38%.
Yale University is a great value for students pursuing a degree in christian studies, landing the #5 spot this year. Located in the city of New Haven, Yale University is a large private not-for-profit university. Students from in state pay about $67,250 in tuition and fees. Typical student debt for christian studies graduates is $14,357. Soon after graduation, christian studies degree recipients from Yale University generally make around $74,578. Set against $14,357 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Roughly 4% of applicants are accepted.
Southwestern Assemblies Of God University earned the #6 position for value in christian studies this year. Southwestern Assemblies Of God University is a mid-sized private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of Waxahachie. In-state tuition and fees average $25,064. Typical student debt for christian studies graduates is $26,500. Christian Studies graduates of Southwestern Assemblies Of God University earn a median of $31,593 early in their careers. Set against $26,500 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. The acceptance rate is 89%.
Charleston Southern University ranked #7 on our 2027 list of the best value christian studies schools. Set in the city of Charleston, Charleston Southern University is a mid-sized private not-for-profit institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $32,520. Students borrow a median of $27,569 to complete the christian studies program here. Early-career christian studies graduates make about $46,288. That is a strong return on a $27,569 median debt. The acceptance rate is 96%.
Anderson University Sc ranked #8 on our 2027 list of the best value christian studies schools. Located in the city of Anderson, Anderson University Sc is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit university. In-state tuition and fees average $34,970. Students borrow a median of $28,034 to complete the christian studies program here. Soon after graduation, christian studies degree recipients from Anderson University Sc generally make around $49,036. Set against $28,034 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Anderson University Sc admits about 55% of applicants.
Hannibal Lagrange College placed #9 among the best values for christian studies. Located in the town of Hannibal, Hannibal Lagrange College is a small private not-for-profit university. Students from in state pay about $26,880 in tuition and fees. Christian Studies graduates carry a median of $21,705 in student loans. Soon after graduation, christian studies degree recipients from Hannibal Lagrange College generally make around $43,544. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Hannibal Lagrange College admits about 73% of applicants.
Ohio Christian University came in at #10 for value in christian studies this year. Ohio Christian University is a small private not-for-profit school located in the rural area of Circleville. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $19,190. Students borrow a median of $31,021 to complete the christian studies program here. Christian Studies graduates of Ohio Christian University earn a median of $31,410 early in their careers. Set against $31,021 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Roughly 38% of applicants are accepted.
California Baptist University placed #11 among the best values for christian studies. Set in the city of Riverside, California Baptist University is a large private not-for-profit institution. In-state tuition and fees average $41,228. Typical student debt for christian studies graduates is $24,474. Early-career christian studies graduates make about $29,582. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Roughly 85% of applicants are accepted.
Crown College ranked #12 on our 2027 list of the best value christian studies schools. Crown College is a mid-sized private not-for-profit school located in the rural area of Saint Bonifacius. Students from in state pay about $31,410 in tuition and fees. Students borrow a median of $29,537 to complete the christian studies program here. Christian Studies graduates of Crown College earn a median of $56,689 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $29,537 median debt. Crown College admits about 23% of applicants.
Mississippi College landed the #13 spot for christian studies value this year. Located in the suburb of Clinton, Mississippi College is a mid-sized private not-for-profit university. In-state tuition and fees average $23,500. Students borrow a median of $25,510 to complete the christian studies program here. Soon after graduation, christian studies degree recipients from Mississippi College generally make around $47,611. Set against $25,510 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Roughly 29% of applicants are accepted.
Friends University came in at #14 for value in christian studies this year. Friends University is a mid-sized private not-for-profit school located in the city of Wichita. Students from in state pay about $34,192 in tuition and fees. Typical student debt for christian studies graduates is $29,721. Christian Studies graduates of Friends University earn a median of $46,502 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Roughly 55% of applicants are accepted.
Duke University ranked #15 on our 2027 list of the best value christian studies schools. Located in the city of Durham, Duke University is a large private not-for-profit university. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $68,758. Typical student debt for christian studies graduates is $13,296. Christian Studies graduates of Duke University earn a median of $39,956 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Roughly 6% of applicants are accepted.
Liberty University came in at #16 for value in christian studies this year. Set in the city of Lynchburg, Liberty University is a very large private not-for-profit institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $16,173. Christian Studies graduates carry a median of $32,873 in student loans. Early-career christian studies graduates make about $37,753. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Liberty University admits about 99% of applicants.
Northwest Nazarene University ranked #17 on our 2027 list of the best value christian studies schools. Northwest Nazarene University is a large private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of Nampa. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $40,824. Christian Studies graduates carry a median of $27,650 in student loans. Early-career christian studies graduates make about $23,836. Set against $27,650 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Roughly 65% of applicants are accepted.
Saint Joseph Seminary College landed the #18 spot for christian studies value this year. Saint Joseph Seminary College is a small private not-for-profit school located in the rural area of St. Benedict. Students from in state pay about $27,750 in tuition and fees. Ten years after enrolling, students earn a median of $38,366.
Santa Clara University landed the #19 spot for christian studies value this year. Santa Clara University is a large private not-for-profit school located in the city of Santa Clara. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $61,293. Typical student debt for christian studies graduates is $20,144. Early-career christian studies graduates make about $79,380. That is a strong return on a $20,144 median debt. Santa Clara University admits about 48% of applicants.
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Notes and References
This ranking is produced by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2027 edition. Schools are scored on the balance of cost (tuition and student debt) against student outcomes (post-graduation earnings) — a measure of return on investment, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).
Ranking method: College Major Best Value · 19 schools evaluated.
*Averages shown above reflect the top 19 ranked schools only.
- 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).
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