2027 Best Value Divinity/Ministry Schools in Virginia
[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 2027 best-value ranking, College Factual looked at 3 schools to find the best return on investment for divinity/ministry students.
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2027 Best Value Divinity/Ministry Schools in Virginia
If you want to know which schools deliver the best value for the divinity/ministry degrees they offer, see the list below.
Best Value Divinity/Ministry Schools
Leading the list is Virginia Union University, our #1 best value for divinity/ministry in Virginia. Located in the city of Richmond, Virginia Union University is a small private not-for-profit university. Students from in state pay about $17,830 in tuition and fees. Divinity/ministry graduates carry a median of $30,593 in student loans. Divinity/ministry graduates of Virginia Union University earn a median of $25,910 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. The acceptance rate is 98%.
Regent University is a great value for students pursuing a degree in divinity/ministry, landing the #2 spot this year. Set in the city of Virginia Beach, Regent University is a large private not-for-profit institution. Students from in state pay about $21,650 in tuition and fees. Students borrow a median of $29,451 to complete the divinity/ministry program here. Early-career divinity/ministry graduates make about $49,840. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. The acceptance rate is 38%.
Students looking for strong value in divinity/ministry will find it at Liberty University, which ranked #3. Liberty University is a very large private not-for-profit school located in the city of Lynchburg. Students from in state pay about $16,173 in tuition and fees. Typical student debt for divinity/ministry graduates is $27,414. Divinity/ministry graduates of Liberty University earn a median of $53,626 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. The acceptance rate is 99%.
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Notes and References
The ranking above is published 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 · 3 schools evaluated.
*Averages shown above reflect the top 3 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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