by our College Data Analytics Team
[Women's Ministry](/majors/theology-and-religious-vocations/pastoral-counseling-specialized-ministries/womens-ministry/) is a field worth comparing on the balance of cost and outcomes. The schools below stand out for delivering a strong women's ministry education at a price that pays off.
College Factual analyzed 7 schools to build this 2027 ranking of the best value women’s ministry schools.
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The women’s ministry program you select can have a big impact on your finances and your future. To help, we created our Best Value Women’s Ministry Schools ranking. It weighs the cost of a degree against the outcomes graduates go on to achieve, so you can find the strongest return on your investment.
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If you want to know which schools deliver the best value for the women’s ministry degrees they offer, see the list below.
For return on investment in women's ministry, no school beat New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary this year. Set in the city of New Orleans, New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary is a mid-sized private not-for-profit institution. Students from in state pay about $12,368 in tuition and fees.
A rank of #2 makes Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary one of the best values for women's ministry. Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary is a mid-sized private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of Wake Forest. Students from in state pay about $11,318 in tuition and fees. Women's Ministry graduates of Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary earn a median of $54,863 early in their careers. Roughly 75% of applicants are accepted.
Grace College And Theological Seminary is a great value for students pursuing a degree in women's ministry, landing the #3 spot this year. Set in the town of Winona Lake, Grace College And Theological Seminary is a mid-sized private not-for-profit institution. In-state tuition and fees average $29,645. Students borrow a median of $25,500 to complete the women's ministry program here. Soon after graduation, women's ministry degree recipients from Grace College And Theological Seminary generally make around $34,513. Set against $25,500 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Grace College And Theological Seminary admits about 82% of applicants.
Students looking for strong value in women's ministry will find it at Moody Bible Institute, which ranked #4. Moody Bible Institute is a mid-sized private not-for-profit school located in the city of Chicago. Students from in state pay about $15,786 in tuition and fees. Women's Ministry graduates carry a median of $12,000 in student loans. Soon after graduation, women's ministry degree recipients from Moody Bible Institute generally make around $35,426. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. The acceptance rate is 83%.
A rank of #5 makes Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary one of the best values for women's ministry. Located in the city of Kansas City, Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit university. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $11,530. Students borrow a median of $15,559 to complete the women's ministry program here. Women's Ministry graduates of Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary earn a median of $55,308 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $15,559 median debt. The acceptance rate is 96%.
Lancaster Bible College earned the #6 position for value in women's ministry this year. Set in the suburb of Lancaster, Lancaster Bible College is a mid-sized private not-for-profit institution. Students from in state pay about $29,990 in tuition and fees. Students borrow a median of $22,584 to complete the women's ministry program here. Soon after graduation, women's ministry degree recipients from Lancaster Bible College generally make around $35,130. That is a strong return on a $22,584 median debt. Roughly 56% of applicants are accepted.
The Masters College And Seminary earned the #7 position for value in women's ministry this year. Set in the suburb of Santa Clarita, The Masters College And Seminary is a mid-sized private not-for-profit institution. Students from in state pay about $39,020 in tuition and fees. Typical student debt for women's ministry graduates is $22,089. Soon after graduation, women's ministry degree recipients from The Masters College And Seminary generally make around $46,541. 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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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 · 7 schools evaluated.
*Averages shown above reflect the top 7 ranked schools only.
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