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2027 Best Value Religion/Religious Studies Schools in Texas

[Religion/Religious Studies](/majors/philosophy-and-religious-studies/religious-studies/religion-religious-studies/) is a field worth comparing on the balance of cost and outcomes. The best values balance affordable tuition against strong post-graduation earnings.

College Factual analyzed 2 schools to build this 2027 ranking of the best value religion/religious studies schools.

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• Best Value Religion/Religious Studies Schools in Texas

2027 Best Value Religion/Religious Studies Schools in Texas

Below are the schools that deliver the strongest value in religion/religious studies, balancing cost against outcomes.

Best Value Religion/Religious Studies Schools

1

The University Of Texas At Austin
Austin, TX

$11,688 In-State Tuition & Fees

$21,275 Avg Student Debt

$75,121 Median Earnings (10yr)

The University Of Texas At Austin earned the #1 spot for value among religion/religious studies schools in Texas. The University Of Texas At Austin is a very large public school located in the city of Austin. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $11,688, with out-of-state students paying around $44,908. Typical student debt for religion/religious studies graduates is $21,275. Soon after graduation, religion/religious studies degree recipients from The University Of Texas At Austin generally make around $57,819. Set against $21,275 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. The acceptance rate is 27%.

2

Baylor University
Waco, TX

$58,100 In-State Tuition & Fees

$25,612 Avg Student Debt

$65,793 Median Earnings (10yr)

Baylor University came in at #2 on our 2027 list of the best value religion/religious studies schools. Located in the city of Waco, Baylor University is a very large private not-for-profit university. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $58,100. Typical student debt for religion/religious studies graduates is $25,612. Soon after graduation, religion/religious studies degree recipients from Baylor University generally make around $31,672. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Baylor University admits about 51% of applicants.

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Notes and References

The ranking above is published 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 · 2 schools evaluated.

*Averages shown above reflect the top 2 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).

More about our data sources and methodologies.