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.
To produce this 2027 ranking, College Factual evaluated 11 schools on the balance of cost and outcomes for other theological & ministerial studies students.
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Below are the schools that deliver the strongest value in other theological & ministerial studies, balancing cost against outcomes.
Leading the list is New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary, our #1 best value for other theological & ministerial studies in the Southeast Region. Located in the city of New Orleans, New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary is a mid-sized private not-for-profit university. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $12,368.
Students looking for strong value in other theological & ministerial studies will find it at Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary, which ranked #2. Set in the suburb of Wake Forest, Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary is a mid-sized private not-for-profit institution. Students from in state pay about $11,318 in tuition and fees. Early-career other theological & ministerial studies graduates make about $54,863. The acceptance rate is 75%.
Students looking for strong value in other theological & ministerial studies will find it at Lee University, which ranked #3. Set in the city of Cleveland, Lee University is a mid-sized private not-for-profit institution. 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. Other Theological & Ministerial Studies graduates of Lee University earn a median of $42,658 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $26,422 median debt. Lee University admits about 70% of applicants.
Students looking for strong value in other theological & ministerial studies will find it at Shaw University, which ranked #4. Set in the city of Raleigh, Shaw University is a small private not-for-profit institution. In-state tuition and fees average $17,738. Other Theological & Ministerial Studies graduates carry a median of $37,044 in student loans. Other Theological & Ministerial Studies graduates of Shaw University earn a median of $28,533 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. The acceptance rate is 80%.
The strong cost-to-outcome balance at Lenoir Rhyne University earned it the #5 place for other theological & ministerial studies. Lenoir Rhyne University is a mid-sized private not-for-profit school located in the city of Hickory. In-state tuition and fees average $31,900. Typical student debt for other theological & ministerial studies graduates is $26,900. Soon after graduation, other theological & ministerial studies degree recipients from Lenoir Rhyne University generally make around $49,985. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. The acceptance rate is 85%.
Regent University placed #6 among the best values for other theological & ministerial studies. Regent University is a large private not-for-profit school located in the city of Virginia Beach. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $21,650. Typical student debt for other theological & ministerial studies graduates is $29,451. Soon after graduation, other theological & ministerial studies degree recipients from Regent University generally make around $49,840. That is a strong return on a $29,451 median debt. Regent University admits about 38% of applicants.
Bob Jones University earned the #7 position 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. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $22,892. Typical student debt for other theological & ministerial studies graduates is $20,497. Early-career other theological & ministerial studies graduates make about $28,325. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value.
Loyola University New Orleans earned the #8 position for value in other theological & ministerial studies this year. Located in the city of New Orleans, Loyola University New Orleans is a mid-sized private not-for-profit university. Students from in state pay about $49,440 in tuition and fees. Other Theological & Ministerial Studies graduates carry a median of $26,606 in student loans. Early-career other theological & ministerial studies graduates make about $48,040. That is a strong return on a $26,606 median debt. The acceptance rate is 93%.
Lipscomb University placed #9 among the best values for other theological & ministerial studies. Located in the city of Nashville, Lipscomb University is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit university. In-state tuition and fees average $40,572. Other Theological & Ministerial Studies graduates carry a median of $23,529 in student loans. Early-career other theological & ministerial studies graduates make about $48,949. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Roughly 68% of applicants are accepted.
Columbia International University came in at #10 for value in other theological & ministerial studies this year. Columbia International University is a mid-sized private not-for-profit school located in the city of Columbia. Students from in state pay about $27,900 in tuition and fees. Typical student debt for other theological & ministerial studies graduates is $21,667. Soon after graduation, other theological & ministerial studies degree recipients from Columbia International University generally make around $32,296. Set against $21,667 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Roughly 94% of applicants are accepted.
Luther Rice University And Seminary ranked #11 on our 2027 list of the best value other theological & ministerial studies schools. Located in the suburb of Lithonia, Luther Rice University And Seminary is a small private not-for-profit university. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $11,320. Other Theological & Ministerial Studies graduates carry a median of $36,730 in student loans. Soon after graduation, other theological & ministerial studies degree recipients from Luther Rice University And Seminary generally make around $58,008. Set against $36,730 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Luther Rice University And Seminary admits about 92% of applicants.
This ranking is produced 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 · 11 schools evaluated.
*Averages shown above reflect the top 11 ranked schools only.
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