2027 Best Value Bible/Biblical Studies Schools in the Southwest Region
[Bible/Biblical Studies](/majors/theology-and-religious-vocations/biblical-studies/bible-biblical-studies/) is a field worth comparing on the balance of cost and outcomes. The best values balance affordable tuition against strong post-graduation earnings.
For its 2027 best-value ranking, College Factual looked at 5 schools to find the best return on investment for bible/biblical studies students.
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2027 Best Value Bible/Biblical Studies Schools in the Southwest Region
Below are the schools that deliver the strongest value in bible/biblical studies, balancing cost against outcomes.
Best Value Bible/Biblical Studies Schools
Our analysis ranked Southwestern Assemblies Of God University the best value for a degree in bible/biblical studies in the Southwest Region. Southwestern Assemblies Of God University is a mid-sized private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of Waxahachie. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $25,064. Bible/biblical Studies graduates carry a median of $28,938 in student loans. Early-career bible/biblical studies graduates make about $34,282. That is a strong return on a $28,938 median debt. Southwestern Assemblies Of God University admits about 89% of applicants.
Students looking for strong value in bible/biblical studies will find it at College Of Biblical Studies Houston, which ranked #2. College Of Biblical Studies Houston is a small private not-for-profit school located in the city of Houston. Students from in state pay about $9,275 in tuition and fees. Bible/biblical Studies graduates carry a median of $22,673 in student loans. Bible/biblical Studies graduates of College Of Biblical Studies Houston earn a median of $47,781 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $22,673 median debt.
A rank of #3 makes Oral Roberts University one of the best values for bible/biblical studies. Located in the city of Tulsa, Oral Roberts University is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit university. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $35,470. Bible/biblical Studies graduates carry a median of $28,022 in student loans. Soon after graduation, bible/biblical studies degree recipients from Oral Roberts University generally make around $41,180. Set against $28,022 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Roughly 99% of applicants are accepted.
Dallas Baptist University is a great value for students pursuing a degree in bible/biblical studies, landing the #4 spot this year. Set in the city of Dallas, Dallas Baptist University is a mid-sized private not-for-profit institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $40,190. Typical student debt for bible/biblical studies graduates is $18,987. Early-career bible/biblical studies graduates make about $37,958. That is a strong return on a $18,987 median debt. The acceptance rate is 89%.
Students looking for strong value in bible/biblical studies will find it at Arizona Christian University, which ranked #5. Set in the suburb of Glendale, Arizona Christian University is a small private not-for-profit institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $35,098. Typical student debt for bible/biblical studies graduates is $22,625. Soon after graduation, bible/biblical studies degree recipients from Arizona Christian University generally make around $40,702. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Roughly 71% of applicants are accepted.
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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 · 5 schools evaluated.
*Averages shown above reflect the top 5 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.
