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 schools below stand out for delivering a strong other theological & ministerial studies education at a price that pays off.
College Factual analyzed 5 schools to build this 2027 ranking of the best value other theological & ministerial studies schools.
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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.
For return on investment in other theological & ministerial studies, no school beat Criswell College this year. Set in the city of Dallas, Criswell College is a small private not-for-profit institution. Students from in state pay about $15,750 in tuition and fees. Median earnings reach $43,185 ten years out. Roughly 100% of applicants are accepted.
A rank of #2 makes Southwestern Assemblies Of God University one of the best values for other theological & ministerial studies. Located in the suburb of Waxahachie, Southwestern Assemblies Of God University is a mid-sized private not-for-profit university. In-state tuition and fees average $25,064. Typical student debt for other theological & ministerial studies graduates is $28,248. Soon after graduation, other theological & ministerial studies degree recipients from Southwestern Assemblies Of God University generally make around $47,762. That is a strong return on a $28,248 median debt. Southwestern Assemblies Of God University admits about 89% of applicants.
Students looking for strong value in other theological & ministerial studies will find it at Kings University, which ranked #3. Located in the suburb of Southlake, Kings University is a small private not-for-profit university. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $12,480. Other Theological & Ministerial Studies graduates carry a median of $48,998 in student loans. Early-career other theological & ministerial studies graduates make about $41,066. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Kings University admits about 61% of applicants.
A rank of #4 makes Dallas Christian College one of the best values for other theological & ministerial studies. Set in the suburb of Dallas, Dallas Christian College is a small private not-for-profit institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $21,680. Other Theological & Ministerial Studies graduates carry a median of $32,000 in student loans. Other Theological & Ministerial Studies graduates of Dallas Christian College earn a median of $43,531 early in their careers. Set against $32,000 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Dallas Christian College admits about 22% of applicants.
Students looking for strong value in other theological & ministerial studies will find it at Baylor University, which ranked #5. Located in the city of Waco, Baylor University is a very large private not-for-profit university. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $58,100. Students borrow a median of $23,928 to complete the other theological & ministerial studies program here. Soon after graduation, other theological & ministerial studies degree recipients from Baylor University generally make around $44,601. That is a strong return on a $23,928 median debt. Roughly 51% of applicants are accepted.
This list is compiled by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2027 edition. The methodology weighs the cost of a degree against the earnings graduates go on to achieve, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).
Ranking method: College Major Best Value · 5 schools evaluated.
*Averages shown above reflect the top 5 ranked schools only.
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