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2026 Best Value Divinity/Ministry Associate’s Degree Schools

[Divinity/Ministry](/majors/theology-and-religious-vocations/theological-ministerial-studies/divinity-ministry/) is a field worth comparing on the balance of cost and outcomes. The best values balance affordable tuition against strong post-graduation earnings.

For its 2026 best-value ranking, College Factual looked at 270 schools to find the best return on investment for divinity/ministry students.

What’s on this page:

• Best Value Associate’s Degree Divinity/Ministry Schools
• Other Degree Levels

2026 Best Value Divinity/Ministry Schools in the United States

Below are the schools that deliver the strongest value in divinity/ministry, balancing cost against outcomes.

Best Value Divinity/Ministry Schools

1

Central Christian College Of The Bible
Moberly, MO

$12,200 In-State Tuition & Fees

$26,000 Avg Student Debt

$34,675 Median Earnings (10yr)

Central Christian College Of The Bible earned the #1 spot for value among divinity/ministry schools in the United States. Located in the town of Moberly, Central Christian College Of The Bible is a small private not-for-profit university. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $12,200. Typical student debt for divinity/ministry graduates is $26,000. Median earnings reach $34,675 ten years out. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value.

2

City Vision University
Kansas City, MO

$6,600 In-State Tuition & Fees

$21,123 Median Earnings (10yr)

A rank of #2 makes City Vision University one of the best values for divinity/ministry. City Vision University is a small private not-for-profit school located in the city of Kansas City. In-state tuition and fees average $6,600. Ten years after enrolling, students earn a median of $21,123.

3

Southeastern University
Lakeland, FL

$32,950 In-State Tuition & Fees

$16,000 Avg Student Debt

$46,744 Median Earnings (10yr)

Southeastern University is a great value for students pursuing a degree in divinity/ministry, landing the #3 spot this year. Located in the city of Lakeland, Southeastern University is a large private not-for-profit university. Students from in state pay about $32,950 in tuition and fees. Divinity/ministry graduates carry a median of $16,000 in student loans. Divinity/ministry graduates of Southeastern University earn a median of $27,591 early in their careers. Set against $16,000 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Roughly 53% of applicants are accepted.

Other Divinity/Ministry Degree Levels

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Notes and References

This list is compiled by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2026 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 · 270 schools evaluated.

*Averages shown above reflect the top 1 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).

More about our data sources and methodologies.