2027 Best Value Youth Ministry Schools in the Great Lakes Region

1

Andrews University
Berrien Springs, MI

For return on investment in youth ministry, no school beat Andrews University this year. Set in the town of Berrien Springs, Andrews University is a mid-sized private not-for-profit institution. Students from in state pay about $35,056 in tuition and fees. Students borrow a median of $26,314 to complete the youth ministry program here. Soon after graduation, youth ministry degree recipients from Andrews University generally make around $62,634. That is a strong return on a $26,314 median debt. Roughly 82% of applicants are accepted.

2

Grace College And Theological Seminary
Winona Lake, IN

The strong cost-to-outcome balance at Grace College And Theological Seminary earned it the #2 place for youth 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 youth ministry program here. Soon after graduation, youth 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. The acceptance rate is 82%.

3

Olivet Nazarene University
Bourbonnais, IL

The strong cost-to-outcome balance at Olivet Nazarene University earned it the #3 place for youth ministry. Set in the suburb of Bourbonnais, Olivet Nazarene University is a mid-sized private not-for-profit institution. Students from in state pay about $38,900 in tuition and fees. Youth Ministry graduates carry a median of $26,797 in student loans. Youth Ministry graduates of Olivet Nazarene University earn a median of $48,505 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. The acceptance rate is 56%.

4

Moody Bible Institute
Chicago, IL

Moody Bible Institute came in at #4 on our 2027 list of the best value youth ministry schools. Located in the city of Chicago, Moody Bible Institute is a mid-sized private not-for-profit university. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $15,786. Typical student debt for youth ministry graduates is $12,000. Early-career youth ministry graduates make about $35,426. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. The acceptance rate is 83%.

5

Indiana Wesleyan University
Marion, IN

The strong cost-to-outcome balance at Indiana Wesleyan University earned it the #5 place for youth ministry. Located in the town of Marion, Indiana Wesleyan University is a mid-sized private not-for-profit university. In-state tuition and fees average $32,352. Typical student debt for youth ministry graduates is $24,221. Youth Ministry graduates of Indiana Wesleyan University earn a median of $31,281 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Indiana Wesleyan University admits about 89% of applicants.

6

Taylor University
Upland, IN

Taylor University earned the #6 position for value in youth ministry this year. Set in the rural area of Upland, Taylor University is a mid-sized private not-for-profit institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $40,490. Youth Ministry graduates carry a median of $21,832 in student loans. Soon after graduation, youth ministry degree recipients from Taylor University generally make around $37,035. That is a strong return on a $21,832 median debt. Roughly 74% of applicants are accepted.

7

Valor Christian College
Canal Winchester, OH

Valor Christian College came in at #7 for value in youth ministry this year. Valor Christian College is a small private not-for-profit school located in the city of Canal Winchester. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $10,612. Students borrow a median of $17,635 to complete the youth ministry program here. Youth Ministry graduates of Valor Christian College earn a median of $29,571 early in their careers.