by our College Data Analytics Team
[Women's Ministry](/majors/theology-and-religious-vocations/pastoral-counseling-specialized-ministries/womens-ministry/) programs reward a close look at where your money goes furthest. The schools below stand out for delivering a strong women's ministry education at a price that pays off.
For its 2027 best-value ranking, College Factual looked at 5 schools to find the best return on investment for women’s ministry students.
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Below are the schools that deliver the strongest value in women’s ministry, balancing cost against outcomes.
Our analysis ranked Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary the best value for a degree in women's ministry in the United States. Set in the suburb of Wake Forest, Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary is a mid-sized private not-for-profit institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $11,318. Early-career women's ministry graduates make about $54,863. The acceptance rate is 75%.
The strong cost-to-outcome balance at Grace College And Theological Seminary earned it the #2 place for women's ministry. Grace College And Theological Seminary is a mid-sized private not-for-profit school located in the town of Winona Lake. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $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 $25,060. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Roughly 82% of applicants are accepted.
The strong cost-to-outcome balance at Moody Bible Institute earned it the #3 place for women's ministry. Set in the city of Chicago, Moody Bible Institute is a mid-sized private not-for-profit institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $15,786. Typical student debt for women's ministry graduates is $12,000. Women's Ministry graduates of Moody Bible Institute earn a median of $35,426 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $12,000 median debt. The acceptance rate is 83%.
The strong cost-to-outcome balance at Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary earned it the #4 place for women's ministry. Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit school located in the city of Kansas City. Students from in state pay about $11,530 in tuition and fees. Women's Ministry graduates carry a median of $15,559 in student loans. Early-career women's ministry graduates make about $55,308. That is a strong return on a $15,559 median debt. Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary admits about 96% of applicants.
The strong cost-to-outcome balance at Lancaster Bible College earned it the #5 place for women's ministry. Lancaster Bible College is a mid-sized private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of Lancaster. Students from in state pay about $29,990 in tuition and fees. Typical student debt for women's ministry graduates is $22,584. Soon after graduation, women's ministry degree recipients from Lancaster Bible College generally make around $35,130. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. The acceptance rate is 56%.
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View All Women’s Ministry Rankings >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 · 5 schools evaluated.
*Averages shown above reflect the top 5 ranked schools only.
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