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2027 Best Value Other Theological & Ministerial Studies Schools in Tennessee

[Other Theological & Ministerial Studies](/majors/theology-and-religious-vocations/theological-ministerial-studies/theological-and-ministerial-studies-other/) programs reward a close look at where your money goes furthest. The schools below stand out for delivering a strong other theological & ministerial studies education at a price that pays off.

For its 2027 best-value ranking, College Factual looked at 2 schools to find the best return on investment for other theological & ministerial studies students.

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• Best Value Other Theological & Ministerial Studies Schools in Tennessee

2027 Best Value Other Theological & Ministerial Studies Schools in Tennessee

Below are the schools that deliver the strongest value in other theological & ministerial studies, balancing cost against outcomes.

Best Value Other Theological & Ministerial Studies Schools

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Lee University
Cleveland, TN

$23,790 In-State Tuition & Fees

$26,422 Avg Student Debt

$43,222 Median Earnings (10yr)

Lee University tops our 2027 list of the best value other theological & ministerial studies schools in Tennessee. Set in the city of Cleveland, Lee University is a mid-sized private not-for-profit institution. In-state tuition and fees average $23,790. Typical student debt for other theological & ministerial studies graduates is $26,422. Soon after graduation, other theological & ministerial studies degree recipients from Lee University generally make around $42,658. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Roughly 70% of applicants are accepted.

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Lipscomb University
Nashville, TN

$40,572 In-State Tuition & Fees

$23,529 Avg Student Debt

$55,541 Median Earnings (10yr)

Lipscomb University came in at #2 on our 2027 list of the best value other theological & ministerial studies schools. Lipscomb University is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit school located in the city of Nashville. In-state tuition and fees average $40,572. Other Theological & Ministerial Studies graduates carry a median of $23,529 in student loans. Other Theological & Ministerial Studies graduates of Lipscomb University earn a median of $48,949 early in their careers. Set against $23,529 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. The acceptance rate is 68%.

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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 · 2 schools evaluated.

*Averages shown above reflect the top 2 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.