by our College Data Analytics Team
[Biblical Studies](/majors/theology-and-religious-vocations/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.
To produce this 2027 ranking, College Factual evaluated 3 schools on the balance of cost and outcomes for biblical studies students.
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Below are the schools that deliver the strongest value in biblical studies, balancing cost against outcomes.
For return on investment in biblical studies, no school beat College Of Biblical Studies Houston this year. College Of Biblical Studies Houston is a small private not-for-profit school located in the city of Houston. In-state tuition and fees average $9,275. Biblical Studies graduates carry a median of $22,673 in student loans. Early-career biblical studies graduates make about $47,781. Set against $22,673 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff.
A rank of #2 makes Southwestern Assemblies Of God University one of the best values for biblical studies. 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. Biblical Studies graduates carry a median of $28,938 in student loans. Soon after graduation, biblical studies degree recipients from Southwestern Assemblies Of God University generally make around $34,282. That is a strong return on a $28,938 median debt. Roughly 89% of applicants are accepted.
A rank of #3 makes Dallas Baptist University one of the best values for biblical studies. Dallas Baptist University is a mid-sized private not-for-profit school located in the city of Dallas. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $40,190. Typical student debt for biblical studies graduates is $18,987. Soon after graduation, biblical studies degree recipients from Dallas Baptist University generally make around $37,958. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Roughly 89% of applicants are accepted.
This list is compiled 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 · 3 schools evaluated.
*Averages shown above reflect the top 3 ranked schools only.
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