2027 Best Value Youth Ministry Schools in Texas
[Youth Ministry](/majors/theology-and-religious-vocations/pastoral-counseling-specialized-ministries/youth-ministry/) programs reward a close look at where your money goes furthest. The schools below stand out for delivering a strong youth ministry education at a price that pays off.
For its 2027 best-value ranking, College Factual looked at 2 schools to find the best return on investment for youth ministry students.
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2027 Best Value Youth Ministry Schools in Texas
Below are the schools that deliver the strongest value in youth ministry, balancing cost against outcomes.
Best Value Youth Ministry Schools
Our analysis ranked Southwestern Assemblies Of God University the best value for a degree in youth ministry in Texas. Located in the suburb of Waxahachie, Southwestern Assemblies Of God University is a mid-sized private not-for-profit university. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $25,064. Students borrow a median of $26,750 to complete the youth ministry program here. Early-career youth ministry graduates make about $37,774. That is a strong return on a $26,750 median debt. Roughly 89% of applicants are accepted.
A rank of #2 makes Dallas Baptist University one of the best values for youth ministry. Set in the city of Dallas, Dallas Baptist University is a mid-sized private not-for-profit institution. In-state tuition and fees average $40,190. Typical student debt for youth ministry graduates is $22,819. Youth Ministry graduates of Dallas Baptist University earn a median of $40,502 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Roughly 89% of applicants are accepted.
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Notes and References
This ranking is produced 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 · 2 schools evaluated.
*Averages shown above reflect the top 2 ranked schools only.
- 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).
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