2027 Best Value Theology Schools in Pennsylvania
[Theology](/majors/theology-and-religious-vocations/theological-ministerial-studies/theology/) is a field worth comparing on the balance of cost and outcomes. The schools below stand out for delivering a strong theology education at a price that pays off.
To produce this 2027 ranking, College Factual evaluated 5 schools on the balance of cost and outcomes for theology students.
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2027 Best Value Theology Schools in Pennsylvania
If you want to know which schools deliver the best value for the theology degrees they offer, see the list below.
Best Value Theology Schools
Lancaster Bible College tops our 2027 list of the best value theology schools in Pennsylvania. Located in the suburb of Lancaster, Lancaster Bible College is a mid-sized private not-for-profit university. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $29,990. Students borrow a median of $28,507 to complete the theology program here. Soon after graduation, theology degree recipients from Lancaster Bible College generally make around $35,130. That is a strong return on a $28,507 median debt. Lancaster Bible College admits about 56% of applicants.
Eastern University is a great value for students pursuing a degree in theology, landing the #2 spot this year. Eastern University is a large private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of Saint Davids. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $38,400. Theology graduates carry a median of $28,584 in student loans. Theology graduates of Eastern University earn a median of $47,185 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $28,584 median debt. The acceptance rate is 91%.
A rank of #3 makes Moravian College And Moravian Theological Seminary one of the best values for theology. Moravian College And Moravian Theological Seminary is a mid-sized private not-for-profit school located in the city of Bethlehem. Students from in state pay about $53,500 in tuition and fees. Typical student debt for theology graduates is $26,857. Soon after graduation, theology degree recipients from Moravian College And Moravian Theological Seminary generally make around $48,472. Set against $26,857 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Roughly 54% of applicants are accepted.
The strong cost-to-outcome balance at Valley Forge Christian College earned it the #4 place for theology. Set in the suburb of Phoenixville, Valley Forge Christian College is a small private not-for-profit institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $25,240. Students borrow a median of $28,000 to complete the theology program here. Early-career theology graduates make about $25,051. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Valley Forge Christian College admits about 61% of applicants.
Villanova University came in at #5 on our 2027 list of the best value theology schools. Set in the suburb of Villanova, Villanova University is a large private not-for-profit institution. In-state tuition and fees average $67,776. Typical student debt for theology graduates is $26,184. Theology graduates of Villanova University earn a median of $72,601 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Roughly 27% of applicants are accepted.
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Notes and References
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.
- 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).
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