2026 Best Value Biblical Studies Schools in the Far Western Region
[Biblical Studies](/majors/theology-and-religious-vocations/biblical-studies/) degree programs vary widely in price and payoff across the country. The schools below stand out for delivering a strong biblical studies education at a price that pays off.
To produce this 2026 ranking, College Factual evaluated 30 schools on the balance of cost and outcomes for biblical studies students.
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2026 Best Value Biblical Studies Schools in the Far Western Region
Below are the schools that deliver the strongest value in biblical studies, balancing cost against outcomes.
Best Value Biblical Studies Schools
Sum Bible College And Theological Seminary tops our 2026 list of the best value biblical studies schools in the Far Western Region. Located in the suburb of El Dorado Hills, Sum Bible College And Theological Seminary is a small private not-for-profit university. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $10,460. Biblical Studies graduates carry a median of $29,299 in student loans. Biblical Studies graduates of Sum Bible College And Theological Seminary earn a median of $26,407 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $29,299 median debt. Sum Bible College And Theological Seminary admits about 41% of applicants.
Students looking for strong value in biblical studies will find it at California Baptist University, which ranked #2. Located in the city of Riverside, California Baptist University is a large private not-for-profit university. In-state tuition and fees average $41,228. Students borrow a median of $28,169 to complete the biblical studies program here. Biblical Studies graduates of California Baptist University earn a median of $51,999 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. The acceptance rate is 85%.
Biola University came in at #3 on our 2026 list of the best value biblical studies schools. Set in the suburb of La Mirada, Biola University is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $48,984. Typical student debt for biblical studies graduates is $27,000. Early-career biblical studies graduates make about $43,788. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Roughly 74% of applicants are accepted.
Students looking for strong value in biblical studies will find it at The Masters College And Seminary, which ranked #4. The Masters College And Seminary is a mid-sized private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of Santa Clarita. Students from in state pay about $39,020 in tuition and fees. Typical student debt for biblical studies graduates is $22,089. Biblical Studies graduates of The Masters College And Seminary earn a median of $41,502 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. The Masters College And Seminary admits about 84% of applicants.
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Notes and References
This list is compiled by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2026 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 · 30 schools evaluated.
*Averages shown above reflect the top 4 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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