2027 Best Value Theological & Ministerial Studies Schools in Virginia
[Theological & Ministerial Studies](/majors/theology-and-religious-vocations/theological-ministerial-studies/) programs reward a close look at where your money goes furthest. A high-value program keeps cost low while graduates go on to earn well.
For its 2027 best-value ranking, College Factual looked at 3 schools to find the best return on investment for theological & ministerial studies students.
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2027 Best Value Theological & Ministerial Studies Schools in Virginia
If you want to know which schools deliver the best value for the theological & ministerial studies degrees they offer, see the list below.
Best Value Theological & Ministerial Studies Schools
Leading the list is Virginia Union University, our #1 best value for theological & ministerial studies 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. Theological & Ministerial Studies graduates carry a median of $30,593 in student loans. Soon after graduation, theological & ministerial studies degree recipients from Virginia Union University generally make around $25,910. That is a strong return on a $30,593 median debt. Virginia Union University admits about 98% of applicants.
Regent University is a great value for students pursuing a degree in theological & ministerial studies, landing the #2 spot this year. Located in the city of Virginia Beach, Regent University is a large private not-for-profit university. In-state tuition and fees average $21,650. Students borrow a median of $29,451 to complete the theological & ministerial studies program here. Soon after graduation, theological & ministerial studies degree recipients from Regent University generally make around $49,840. Set against $29,451 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Regent University admits about 38% of applicants.
Students looking for strong value in theological & ministerial studies 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 theological & ministerial studies graduates is $27,414. Early-career theological & ministerial studies graduates make about $53,626. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Liberty University admits about 99% of applicants.
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Notes and References
The ranking above is published by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2027 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 · 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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