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2022 Best Value Religious Vocations Schools for a Bachelor’s For Those Making $75-$110k

16 Ranked Colleges
305 Degrees Awarded
$22,400 Avg Net Price*
Best Value Religious Vocations Schools for a Bachelor's For Those Making $75-$110k

It’s not easy to decide which college to attend when there so many options available for students. College Factual was founded, in part, to help students make the decision as to what would be the best school for them. Our “Best Value Religious Vocations Schools for a Bachelor’s For Those Making $75-$110k” ranking is part of that endeavor.

In 2019-2020, 1,274 people earned their degree in theology and religious vocations (other), making the major the 221st most popular in the United States. In 2017-2018, theology and religious vocations (other) graduates who were awarded their degree in 2015-2017, earned an average of $40,430 and had an average of $40,848 in loans still to pay off.

At the bachelor’s degree level specifically, there were 305 theology and religious vocations (other) graduates with average earnings and debt of $38,303 and $24,501 respectively.

This year’s “Best Value Religious Vocations Schools for a Bachelor’s For Those Making $75-$110k” ranking analyzed 16 colleges that offered a degree in theology and religious vocations (other). Not only do the schools that top this list have excellent theology and religious vocations (other) programs, but they also cost less that schools of similar quality.

To come up with these rankings, we looked at factors such as the cost to attend the school after aid is awarded and overall quality of the theology and religious vocations (other) program at the school. See our ranking methodology to learn more.

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Best Value Religious Vocations Schools for a Bachelor’s For Those Making $75-$110k

The following schools top our list of the Best Best Value Religious Vocations Schools for a Bachelor’s For Those Making $75-$110k.

Top 16 Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Theology & Religious Vocations (Other) (Income $75-$110k)

#1

Moody Bible Institute

Chicago, Illinois
#2 in overall quality

Out of the 16 schools in the Best Value Religious Vocations Schools for a Bachelor’s For Those Making $75-$110k that were part of this year’s ranking, Moody Bible Institute landed the #1 spot on the list. This small school is located in Chicago, Illinois, and it awarded 92 bachelors’s religious vocations degrees in 2019-2020.

Moody Theological Seminary and Graduate School also took the #2 spot in our “Best Theology & Religious Vocations (Other) Bachelor’s Degree Schools” ranking. It costs about $16,698 for Bachelor’s Degree Religious Vocations students whose families make $75-$110k per year to attend Moody Theological Seminary and Graduate School.

Full Moody Bible Institute Theology & Religious Vocations (Other) Report

#2

Trevecca Nazarene University

Nashville, Tennessee

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend Trevecca Nazarene University. The school came in at #2 for the Best Value Religious Vocations Schools for a Bachelor’s For Those Making $75-$110k. Located in Nashville, Tennessee, this small private not-for-profit school handed out 26 diplomas to qualified bachelors’s religious vocations students in 2019-2020.

TNU did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #3 on our “Best Theology & Religious Vocations (Other) Bachelor’s Degree Schools” list. It costs about $19,588 for bachelor’s degree religious vocations students whose families make $75-$110k per year to attend Trevecca Nazarene University.

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#3

Bethel University Minnesota

Saint Paul, Minnesota
#1 in overall quality

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend Bethel University Minnesota. The school came in at #3 for the Best Value Religious Vocations Schools for a Bachelor’s For Those Making $75-$110k. Bethel University Minnesota is a small private not-for-profit school situated in Saint Paul, Minnesota. It awarded 11 bachelors’s religious vocations degrees in 2019-2020.

Bethel University Minnesota not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #1 on our “Best Theology & Religious Vocations (Other) Bachelor’s Degree Schools” list. The estimated yearly cost for Bethel University Minnesota is $24,638 for Bachelor’s Degree Religious Vocations students whose families make $75-$110k.

The school has an impressive student loan default rate. It’s only 3.0%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%. With a freshman retention rate of 85%, the school does an excellent job of retaining its students.

Read more about Theology & Religious Vocations (Other) at Bethel University Minnesota

#4

Lee University

Cleveland, Tennessee
#7 in overall quality

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Lee University. It ranked #4 on our 2022 Best Value Religious Vocations Schools for a Bachelor’s For Those Making $75-$110k list. Lee University is a medium-sized private not-for-profit school situated in Cleveland, Tennessee. It awarded 4 bachelors’s religious vocations degrees in 2019-2020.

Lee University also made our “Best Theology & Religious Vocations (Other) Bachelor’s Degree Schools” list, coming in at #7. The yearly cost to attend Lee University is $18,173 for Bachelor’s Degree Religious Vocations students whose families make $75-$110k.

Full Lee University Theology & Religious Vocations (Other) Report

Out of the 16 schools in the Best Value Religious Vocations Schools for a Bachelor’s For Those Making $75-$110k that were part of this year’s ranking, Central Christian College of the Bible landed the #5 spot on the list. Central Christian College of the Bible is a small private not-for-profit school situated in Moberly, Missouri. It awarded 8 bachelors’s religious vocations degrees in 2019-2020.

Central Christian College of the Bible also made our “Best Theology & Religious Vocations (Other) Bachelor’s Degree Schools” list, coming in at #13. The yearly cost to attend Central Christian College of the Bible is $17,085 for bachelor’s degree religious vocations students whose families make $75-$110k.

With a student-to-faculty ratio of 8 to 1, it’s easy to see that the school is committed to helping their undergraduates succeed.

Read full report on Theology & Religious Vocations (Other) at Central Christian College of the Bible

#5 in overall quality

Indiana Wesleyan University did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Religious Vocations Schools for a Bachelor’s For Those Making $75-$110k ranking, coming in at #6. IWU is a small school located in Marion, Indiana that handed out 3 bachelors’s religious vocations degrees in 2019-2020.

IWU also took the #5 spot in our “Best Theology & Religious Vocations (Other) Bachelor’s Degree Schools” ranking. The estimated yearly cost for IWU is $23,010 for bachelor’s degree religious vocations students whose families make $75-$110k.

Read full report on Theology & Religious Vocations (Other) at Indiana Wesleyan University

#7

University of Valley Forge

Phoenixville, Pennsylvania
#4 in overall quality

University of Valley Forge came in at #7 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Religious Vocations Schools for a Bachelor’s For Those Making $75-$110k ranking. UVF is a private not-for-profit institution located in Phoenixville, Pennsylvania. The school has a small population, and it awarded 2 bachelors’s degrees in 2019-2020.

UVF did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #4 on our “Best Theology & Religious Vocations (Other) Bachelor’s Degree Schools” list. The yearly cost to attend UVF is $23,234 for Bachelor’s Degree Religious Vocations students whose families make $75-$110k.

Read full report on Theology & Religious Vocations (Other) at University of Valley Forge

#8

Kentucky Christian University

Grayson, Kentucky

Kentucky Christian University did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Religious Vocations Schools for a Bachelor’s For Those Making $75-$110k ranking, coming in at #8. Kentucky Christian University is a small private not-for-profit school situated in Grayson, Kentucky. It awarded 8 bachelors’s religious vocations degrees in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our bachelor’s degree religious vocations students whose families make $75-$110k list, Kentucky Christian University has also earned the #10 rank in our “Best Theology & Religious Vocations (Other) Bachelor’s Degree Schools” ranking. The yearly cost to attend Kentucky Christian University is $20,343 for Bachelor’s Degree Religious Vocations students whose families make $75-$110k.

Full Kentucky Christian University Theology & Religious Vocations (Other) Report

With a ranking of #9, Southwestern Christian University did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Religious Vocations Schools for a Bachelor’s For Those Making $75-$110k list. SCU is a small private not-for-profit school situated in Bethany, Oklahoma. It awarded 4 bachelors’s religious vocations degrees in 2019-2020.

SCU not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #14 on our “Best Theology & Religious Vocations (Other) Bachelor’s Degree Schools” list. It costs about $22,062 for bachelor’s degree religious vocations students whose families make $75-$110k per year to attend SCU.

Read full report on Theology & Religious Vocations (Other) at Southwestern Christian University

#10

Point University

West Point, Georgia
#11 in overall quality

With a ranking of #10, Point University did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Religious Vocations Schools for a Bachelor’s For Those Making $75-$110k list. Located in West Point, Georgia, this small private not-for-profit school handed out 11 diplomas to qualified bachelors’s religious vocations students in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at Point, the school also landed the #11 spot in our “Best Theology & Religious Vocations (Other) Bachelor’s Degree Schools” ranking. The estimated yearly cost for Point University is $16,262 for bachelor’s degree religious vocations students whose families make $75-$110k.

Read more about Theology & Religious Vocations (Other) at Point University

#6 in overall quality

Abilene Christian University did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Religious Vocations Schools for a Bachelor’s For Those Making $75-$110k ranking, coming in at #11. Located in Abilene, Texas, this medium-sized private not-for-profit school awarded 20 degrees to qualified bachelors’s religious vocations students in 2019-2020.

Abilene Christian also made our “Best Theology & Religious Vocations (Other) Bachelor’s Degree Schools” list, coming in at #6. The yearly cost to attend Abilene Christian University is $26,902 for bachelor’s degree religious vocations students whose families make $75-$110k.

Read more about Theology & Religious Vocations (Other) at Abilene Christian University

#12

Lipscomb University

Nashville, Tennessee
#9 in overall quality

Lipscomb University came in at #12 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Religious Vocations Schools for a Bachelor’s For Those Making $75-$110k ranking. Located in Nashville, Tennessee, this small private not-for-profit school handed out 1 diplomas to qualified bachelors’s religious vocations students in 2019-2020.

Lipscomb not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #9 on our “Best Theology & Religious Vocations (Other) Bachelor’s Degree Schools” list. It costs about $25,940 for bachelor’s degree religious vocations students whose families make $75-$110k per year to attend Lipscomb University.

The school has an impressive student loan default rate. It’s only 3.9%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%. The school has an excellent freshman retention rate of 86%, which means students like the school well enough to return for a second year.

Read more about Theology & Religious Vocations (Other) at Lipscomb

#12 in overall quality

Southwestern Assemblies of God University did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Religious Vocations Schools for a Bachelor’s For Those Making $75-$110k ranking, coming in at #13. Southwestern Assemblies of God University is a small school located in Waxahachie, Texas that handed out 1 bachelors’s religious vocations degrees in 2019-2020.

Southwestern Assemblies of God University also made our “Best Theology & Religious Vocations (Other) Bachelor’s Degree Schools” list, coming in at #12. It costs about $26,680 for Bachelor’s Degree Religious Vocations students whose families make $75-$110k per year to attend Southwestern Assemblies of God University.

Read full report on Theology & Religious Vocations (Other) at Southwestern Assemblies of God University

#14

Oklahoma Baptist University

Shawnee, Oklahoma
#15 in overall quality

Oklahoma Baptist University did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Religious Vocations Schools for a Bachelor’s For Those Making $75-$110k ranking, coming in at #14. Shawnee, Oklahoma is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The private not-for-profit school handed out bachelors’s religious vocations degrees to 2 students in 2019-2020.

OBU also took the #15 spot in our “Best Theology & Religious Vocations (Other) Bachelor’s Degree Schools” ranking. The estimated yearly cost for Oklahoma Baptist University is $22,924 for bachelor’s degree religious vocations students whose families make $75-$110k.

Read more about Theology & Religious Vocations (Other) at OBU

#15

Oklahoma Wesleyan University

Bartlesville, Oklahoma
#8 in overall quality

With a ranking of #15, Oklahoma Wesleyan University did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Religious Vocations Schools for a Bachelor’s For Those Making $75-$110k list. Oklahoma Wesleyan University is a private not-for-profit institution located in Bartlesville, Oklahoma. The school has a small population, and it awarded 1 bachelors’s degrees in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our bachelor’s degree religious vocations students whose families make $75-$110k list, OKWU or OWU has also earned the #8 rank in our “Best Theology & Religious Vocations (Other) Bachelor’s Degree Schools” ranking. The yearly cost to attend Oklahoma Wesleyan University is $28,160 for bachelor’s degree religious vocations students whose families make $75-$110k.

Since the school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 9 to 1, those pursuing a degree will have more opportunities to interact with their professors.

Read full report on Theology & Religious Vocations (Other) at OKWU or OWU

#16

The King's University

Southlake, Texas
#16 in overall quality

The King’s University came in at #16 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Religious Vocations Schools for a Bachelor’s For Those Making $75-$110k ranking. Located in Southlake, Texas, this small private not-for-profit school handed out 10 degrees to qualified bachelors’s religious vocations students in 2019-2020.

TKU did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #16 on our “Best Theology & Religious Vocations (Other) Bachelor’s Degree Schools” list. The estimated yearly cost for TKU is $26,141 for bachelor’s degree religious vocations students whose families make $75-$110k.

With a student-to-faculty ratio of 10 to 1, it’s easy to see that the school is committed to helping their undergraduates succeed.

Read full report on Theology & Religious Vocations (Other) at TKU

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Notes and References

References

  • 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).
  • Information about the national average student loan default rate is from the U.S. Department of Education and refers to data about the 2016 borrower cohort tracking period for which the cohort default rate (CDR) was 10.1%.

Read more about our data sources and methodologies

Footnotes

  • *Average salary, average net price, and average tuition and fees are for the top schools only.
  • Some schools otherwise deserving of recognition may have been removed from this ranking in the event that new data identified post-publication warranted it, or at the request of the school.

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