by our College Data Analytics Team
[Theology](/majors/theology-and-religious-vocations/theological-ministerial-studies/theology/) programs reward a close look at where your money goes furthest. The schools below stand out for delivering a strong theology education at a price that pays off.
For its 2027 best-value ranking, College Factual looked at 1 schools to find the best return on investment for theology students.
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If you want to know which schools deliver the best value for the theology degrees they offer, see the list below.
Harding University tops our 2027 list of the best value theology schools in Arkansas. Harding University is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit school located in the town of Searcy. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $25,962. Typical student debt for theology graduates is $26,715. Early-career theology graduates make about $53,629. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Harding University admits about 70% of applicants.
This list is compiled 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 · 1 school evaluated.
*Averages shown above reflect the one ranked school only.
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