2027 Best Value Theological & Ministerial Studies Schools in Minnesota

[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.
To produce this 2027 ranking, College Factual evaluated 6 schools on the balance of cost and outcomes for theological & ministerial studies students.
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2027 Best Value Theological & Ministerial Studies Schools in Minnesota
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
For return on investment in theological & ministerial studies, no school beat Concordia University Saint Paul this year. Located in the city of Saint Paul, Concordia University Saint Paul is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit university. In-state tuition and fees average $25,600. Theological & Ministerial Studies graduates carry a median of $29,026 in student loans. Early-career theological & ministerial studies graduates make about $54,835. Set against $29,026 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Concordia University Saint Paul admits about 79% of applicants.
Martin Luther College came in at #2 on our 2027 list of the best value theological & ministerial studies schools. Set in the town of New Ulm, Martin Luther College is a small private not-for-profit institution. In-state tuition and fees average $18,120. Students borrow a median of $18,949 to complete the theological & ministerial studies program here. Soon after graduation, theological & ministerial studies degree recipients from Martin Luther College generally make around $15,327. That is a strong return on a $18,949 median debt. Roughly 87% of applicants are accepted.
Saint Johns University came in at #3 on our 2027 list of the best value theological & ministerial studies schools. Located in the rural area of Collegeville, Saint Johns University is a small private not-for-profit university. In-state tuition and fees average $55,816. Theological & Ministerial Studies graduates carry a median of $26,646 in student loans. Theological & Ministerial Studies graduates of Saint Johns University earn a median of $47,238 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $26,646 median debt. Saint Johns University admits about 91% of applicants.
Northwestern College Minnesota is a great value for students pursuing a degree in theological & ministerial studies, landing the #4 spot this year. Located in the suburb of Saint Paul, Northwestern College Minnesota is a mid-sized private not-for-profit university. Students from in state pay about $37,920 in tuition and fees. Students borrow a median of $22,000 to complete the theological & ministerial studies program here. Soon after graduation, theological & ministerial studies degree recipients from Northwestern College Minnesota generally make around $40,532. That is a strong return on a $22,000 median debt. Northwestern College Minnesota admits about 94% of applicants.
A rank of #5 makes Bethel University Minnesota one of the best values for theological & ministerial studies. Located in the suburb of Saint Paul, Bethel University Minnesota is a mid-sized private not-for-profit university. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $44,226. Students borrow a median of $25,639 to complete the theological & ministerial studies program here. Early-career theological & ministerial studies graduates make about $46,813. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Bethel University Minnesota admits about 88% of applicants.
University Of St Thomas Minnesota placed #6 among the best values for theological & ministerial studies. Located in the city of Saint Paul, University Of St Thomas Minnesota is a large private not-for-profit university. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $54,398. Students borrow a median of $23,923 to complete the theological & ministerial studies program here. Soon after graduation, theological & ministerial studies degree recipients from University Of St Thomas Minnesota generally make around $71,681. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Roughly 85% of applicants are accepted.
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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 · 6 schools evaluated.
*Averages shown above reflect the top 6 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.