by our College Data Analytics Team
[Other Theological & Ministerial Studies](/majors/theology-and-religious-vocations/theological-ministerial-studies/theological-and-ministerial-studies-other/) 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 68 schools to find the best return on investment for other theological & ministerial studies students.
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If you want to know which schools deliver the best value for the other theological & ministerial studies degrees they offer, see the list below.
Leading the list is New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary, our #1 best value for other theological & ministerial studies in the United States. New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary is a mid-sized private not-for-profit school located in the city of New Orleans. Students from in state pay about $12,368 in tuition and fees.
Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary came in at #2 on our 2027 list of the best value other theological & ministerial studies schools. Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary is a mid-sized private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of Wake Forest. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $11,318. Early-career other theological & ministerial studies graduates make about $54,863. Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary admits about 75% of applicants.
Fresno Pacific University is a great value for students pursuing a degree in other theological & ministerial studies, landing the #3 spot this year. Located in the city of Fresno, Fresno Pacific University is a mid-sized private not-for-profit university. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $36,660. Students borrow a median of $24,596 to complete the other theological & ministerial studies program here. Other Theological & Ministerial Studies graduates of Fresno Pacific University earn a median of $60,890 early in their careers. Set against $24,596 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Fresno Pacific University admits about 64% of applicants.
The strong cost-to-outcome balance at Grace College And Theological Seminary earned it the #4 place for other theological & ministerial studies. Set in the town of Winona Lake, Grace College And Theological Seminary is a mid-sized private not-for-profit institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $29,645. Other Theological & Ministerial Studies graduates carry a median of $21,211 in student loans. Other Theological & Ministerial Studies graduates of Grace College And Theological Seminary earn a median of $42,188 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $21,211 median debt. Roughly 82% of applicants are accepted.
The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary is a great value for students pursuing a degree in other theological & ministerial studies, landing the #5 spot this year. Set in the city of Louisville, The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit institution. In-state tuition and fees average $11,046. Other Theological & Ministerial Studies graduates of The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary earn a median of $56,478 early in their careers. Roughly 56% of applicants are accepted.
Lenoir Rhyne University placed #6 among the best values for other theological & ministerial studies. Located in the city of Hickory, Lenoir Rhyne University is a mid-sized private not-for-profit university. Students from in state pay about $31,900 in tuition and fees. Other Theological & Ministerial Studies graduates carry a median of $26,900 in student loans. Other Theological & Ministerial Studies graduates of Lenoir Rhyne University earn a median of $49,985 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $26,900 median debt. Roughly 85% of applicants are accepted.
Lee University earned the #7 position for value in other theological & ministerial studies this year. Lee University is a mid-sized private not-for-profit school located in the city of Cleveland. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $23,790. Other Theological & Ministerial Studies graduates carry a median of $26,422 in student loans. Early-career other theological & ministerial studies graduates make about $42,658. That is a strong return on a $26,422 median debt. Lee University admits about 70% of applicants.
Viterbo University came in at #8 for value in other theological & ministerial studies this year. Located in the city of La Crosse, Viterbo University is a mid-sized private not-for-profit university. Students from in state pay about $34,250 in tuition and fees. Typical student debt for other theological & ministerial studies graduates is $29,107. Early-career other theological & ministerial studies graduates make about $60,309. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. The acceptance rate is 72%.
Regent University ranked #9 on our 2027 list of the best value other theological & ministerial studies schools. Regent University is a large private not-for-profit school located in the city of Virginia Beach. In-state tuition and fees average $21,650. Students borrow a median of $29,451 to complete the other theological & ministerial studies program here. Early-career other theological & ministerial studies graduates make about $49,840. That is a strong return on a $29,451 median debt. Roughly 38% of applicants are accepted.
Cornerstone University came in at #10 for value in other theological & ministerial studies this year. Cornerstone University is a mid-sized private not-for-profit school located in the city of Grand Rapids. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $23,000. Other Theological & Ministerial Studies graduates carry a median of $43,009 in student loans. Other Theological & Ministerial Studies graduates of Cornerstone University earn a median of $52,039 early in their careers. Set against $43,009 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Roughly 78% of applicants are accepted.
Moody Bible Institute placed #11 among the best values for other theological & ministerial studies. Set in the city of Chicago, Moody Bible Institute is a mid-sized private not-for-profit institution. Students from in state pay about $15,786 in tuition and fees. Students borrow a median of $14,000 to complete the other theological & ministerial studies program here. Early-career other theological & ministerial studies graduates make about $61,890. Set against $14,000 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Roughly 83% of applicants are accepted.
Shaw University landed the #12 spot for other theological & ministerial studies value this year. Located in the city of Raleigh, Shaw University is a small private not-for-profit university. Students from in state pay about $17,738 in tuition and fees. Students borrow a median of $37,044 to complete the other theological & ministerial studies program here. Early-career other theological & ministerial studies graduates make about $28,533. Set against $37,044 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Roughly 80% of applicants are accepted.
Criswell College came in at #13 for value in other theological & ministerial studies this year. Criswell College is a small private not-for-profit school located in the city of Dallas. In-state tuition and fees average $15,750. Graduates go on to earn a median of $43,185 ten years after entry. Roughly 100% of applicants are accepted.
Yale University placed #14 among the best values for other theological & ministerial studies. Yale University is a large private not-for-profit school located in the city of New Haven. In-state tuition and fees average $67,250. Students borrow a median of $14,357 to complete the other theological & ministerial studies program here. Other Theological & Ministerial Studies graduates of Yale University earn a median of $45,451 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $14,357 median debt. Roughly 4% of applicants are accepted.
Southwestern Assemblies Of God University ranked #15 on our 2027 list of the best value other theological & ministerial studies schools. Set in the suburb of Waxahachie, Southwestern Assemblies Of God University is a mid-sized private not-for-profit institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $25,064. Students borrow a median of $28,248 to complete the other theological & ministerial studies program here. Other Theological & Ministerial Studies graduates of Southwestern Assemblies Of God University earn a median of $47,762 early in their careers. Set against $28,248 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Roughly 89% of applicants are accepted.
Sum Bible College And Theological Seminary ranked #16 on our 2027 list of the best value other theological & ministerial studies schools. Located in the suburb of El Dorado Hills, Sum Bible College And Theological Seminary is a small private not-for-profit university. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $10,460. Students borrow a median of $29,299 to complete the other theological & ministerial studies program here. Early-career other theological & ministerial studies graduates make about $26,407. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Sum Bible College And Theological Seminary admits about 41% of applicants.
Ashland University came in at #17 for value in other theological & ministerial studies this year. Ashland University is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit school located in the town of Ashland. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $31,210. Students borrow a median of $24,536 to complete the other theological & ministerial studies program here. Other Theological & Ministerial Studies graduates of Ashland University earn a median of $52,813 early in their careers. Set against $24,536 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. The acceptance rate is 76%.
Azusa Pacific University came in at #18 for value in other theological & ministerial studies this year. Located in the suburb of Azusa, Azusa Pacific University is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit university. In-state tuition and fees average $44,458. Students borrow a median of $23,709 to complete the other theological & ministerial studies program here. Soon after graduation, other theological & ministerial studies degree recipients from Azusa Pacific University generally make around $58,302. That is a strong return on a $23,709 median debt. Roughly 88% of applicants are accepted.
Bob Jones University came in at #19 for value in other theological & ministerial studies this year. Set in the city of Greenville, Bob Jones University is a mid-sized private not-for-profit institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $22,892. Other Theological & Ministerial Studies graduates carry a median of $20,497 in student loans. Soon after graduation, other theological & ministerial studies degree recipients from Bob Jones University generally make around $40,538. Set against $20,497 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff.
Loyola University New Orleans ranked #20 on our 2027 list of the best value other theological & ministerial studies schools. Set in the city of New Orleans, Loyola University New Orleans is a mid-sized private not-for-profit institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $49,440. Typical student debt for other theological & ministerial studies graduates is $26,606. Soon after graduation, other theological & ministerial studies degree recipients from Loyola University New Orleans generally make around $48,040. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Roughly 93% of applicants are accepted.
Boston University placed #21 among the best values for other theological & ministerial studies. Boston University is a very large private not-for-profit school located in the city of Boston. Students from in state pay about $68,102 in tuition and fees. Other Theological & Ministerial Studies graduates carry a median of $25,232 in student loans. Other Theological & Ministerial Studies graduates of Boston University earn a median of $51,172 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Boston University admits about 11% of applicants.
Kings University landed the #22 spot for other theological & ministerial studies value this year. Kings University is a small private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of Southlake. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $12,480. Typical student debt for other theological & ministerial studies graduates is $48,998. Soon after graduation, other theological & ministerial studies degree recipients from Kings University generally make around $52,539. That is a strong return on a $48,998 median debt. Kings University admits about 61% of applicants.
University Of Dubuque placed #23 among the best values for other theological & ministerial studies. Located in the city of Dubuque, University Of Dubuque is a small private not-for-profit university. In-state tuition and fees average $42,095. Typical student debt for other theological & ministerial studies graduates is $27,204. Early-career other theological & ministerial studies graduates make about $51,725. Set against $27,204 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. University Of Dubuque admits about 89% of applicants.
Pittsburgh Theological Seminary came in at #24 for value in other theological & ministerial studies this year. Located in the city of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh Theological Seminary is a small private not-for-profit university. Soon after graduation, other theological & ministerial studies degree recipients from Pittsburgh Theological Seminary generally make around $40,231.
Trinity Bible College came in at #25 for value in other theological & ministerial studies this year. Trinity Bible College is a small private not-for-profit school located in the rural area of Ellendale. Students from in state pay about $19,700 in tuition and fees. Ten years after enrolling, students earn a median of $35,604. The acceptance rate is 26%.
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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 · 68 schools evaluated.
*Averages shown above reflect the top 68 ranked schools only.
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