2027 Best Value Theology Schools in Florida
[Theology](/majors/theology-and-religious-vocations/theological-ministerial-studies/theology/) degree programs vary widely in price and payoff across the country. 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 5 schools to find the best return on investment for theology students.
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2027 Best Value Theology Schools in Florida
Below are the schools that deliver the strongest value in theology, balancing cost against outcomes.
Best Value Theology Schools
For return on investment in theology, no school beat The Baptist College Of Florida this year. Set in the rural area of Graceville, The Baptist College Of Florida is a small private not-for-profit institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $15,000. Typical student debt for theology graduates is $24,916. Soon after graduation, theology degree recipients from The Baptist College Of Florida generally make around $34,350. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Roughly 36% of applicants are accepted.
Students looking for strong value in theology will find it at Saint Leo University, which ranked #2. Set in the town of Saint Leo, Saint Leo University is a large private not-for-profit institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $30,000. Theology graduates carry a median of $32,116 in student loans. Theology graduates of Saint Leo University earn a median of $57,662 early in their careers. Set against $32,116 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. The acceptance rate is 78%.
A rank of #3 makes Ave Maria University one of the best values for theology. Ave Maria University is a small private not-for-profit school located in the rural area of Ave Maria. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $30,198. Students borrow a median of $21,102 to complete the theology program here. Theology graduates of Ave Maria University earn a median of $26,924 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $21,102 median debt. The acceptance rate is 41%.
The strong cost-to-outcome balance at Palm Beach Atlantic University West Palm Beach earned it the #4 place for theology. Set in the city of West Palm Beach, Palm Beach Atlantic University West Palm Beach is a mid-sized private not-for-profit institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $40,650. Typical student debt for theology graduates is $25,750. Early-career theology graduates make about $28,383. Set against $25,750 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Roughly 82% of applicants are accepted.
The strong cost-to-outcome balance at Southeastern University earned it the #5 place for theology. Set in the city of Lakeland, Southeastern University is a large private not-for-profit institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $32,950. Typical student debt for theology graduates is $19,609. Theology graduates of Southeastern University earn a median of $33,030 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $19,609 median debt. The acceptance rate is 53%.
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Notes and References
The ranking above is published 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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