by our College Data Analytics Team
[Christian Studies](/majors/philosophy-and-religious-studies/religious-studies/christian-studies/) degree programs vary widely in price and payoff across the country. A high-value program keeps cost low while graduates go on to earn well.
For its 2027 best-value ranking, College Factual looked at 8 schools to find the best return on investment for christian studies students.
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If you want to know which schools deliver the best value for the christian studies degrees they offer, see the list below.
Leading the list is Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary, our #1 best value for christian studies in the Southeast Region. Located in the suburb of Wake Forest, Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary is a mid-sized private not-for-profit university. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $11,318. Soon after graduation, christian studies degree recipients from Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary generally make around $54,863. The acceptance rate is 75%.
Students looking for strong value in christian studies will find it at Regent University, which ranked #2. Regent University is a large private not-for-profit school located in the city of Virginia Beach. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $21,650. Typical student debt for christian studies graduates is $29,500. Early-career christian studies graduates make about $50,406. That is a strong return on a $29,500 median debt. The acceptance rate is 38%.
Charleston Southern University is a great value for students pursuing a degree in christian studies, landing the #3 spot this year. Located in the city of Charleston, Charleston Southern University is a mid-sized private not-for-profit university. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $32,520. Christian Studies graduates carry a median of $27,569 in student loans. Christian Studies graduates of Charleston Southern University earn a median of $46,288 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. The acceptance rate is 96%.
The strong cost-to-outcome balance at Anderson University Sc earned it the #4 place for christian studies. Anderson University Sc is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit school located in the city of Anderson. In-state tuition and fees average $34,970. Christian Studies graduates carry a median of $28,034 in student loans. Christian Studies graduates of Anderson University Sc earn a median of $49,036 early in their careers. Set against $28,034 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Anderson University Sc admits about 55% of applicants.
Mississippi College is a great value for students pursuing a degree in christian studies, landing the #5 spot this year. Set in the suburb of Clinton, Mississippi College is a mid-sized private not-for-profit institution. In-state tuition and fees average $23,500. Typical student debt for christian studies graduates is $25,510. Christian Studies graduates of Mississippi College earn a median of $47,611 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. The acceptance rate is 29%.
Liberty University ranked #6 on our 2027 list of the best value christian studies schools. 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. Typical student debt for christian studies graduates is $32,873. Early-career christian studies graduates make about $37,753. That is a strong return on a $32,873 median debt. Roughly 99% of applicants are accepted.
Duke University came in at #7 for value in christian studies this year. Duke University is a large private not-for-profit school located in the city of Durham. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $68,758. Christian Studies graduates carry a median of $13,296 in student loans. Early-career christian studies graduates make about $39,956. That is a strong return on a $13,296 median debt. The acceptance rate is 6%.
Saint Joseph Seminary College came in at #8 for value in christian studies this year. Set in the rural area of St. Benedict, Saint Joseph Seminary College is a small private not-for-profit institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $27,750. Ten years after enrolling, students earn a median of $38,366.
This ranking is produced by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2027 edition. The methodology weighs the cost of a degree against the earnings graduates go on to achieve, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).
Ranking method: College Major Best Value · 8 schools evaluated.
*Averages shown above reflect the top 8 ranked schools only.
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