2027 Best Value Theology Schools in Georgia
[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.
To produce this 2027 ranking, College Factual evaluated 3 schools on the balance of cost and outcomes for theology students.
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2027 Best Value Theology Schools in Georgia
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
Emory University tops our 2027 list of the best value theology schools in Georgia. Located in the city of Atlanta, Emory University is a large private not-for-profit university. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $64,280. Students borrow a median of $19,431 to complete the theology program here. Soon after graduation, theology degree recipients from Emory University generally make around $74,348. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. The acceptance rate is 11%.
Students looking for strong value in theology will find it at Mercer University, which ranked #2. Mercer University is a large private not-for-profit school located in the city of Macon. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $31,565. Theology graduates carry a median of $32,463 in student loans. Theology graduates of Mercer University earn a median of $42,866 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Roughly 69% of applicants are accepted.
A rank of #3 makes Luther Rice University And Seminary one of the best values for theology. Located in the suburb of Lithonia, Luther Rice University And Seminary is a small private not-for-profit university. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $11,320. Theology graduates carry a median of $36,730 in student loans. Soon after graduation, theology degree recipients from Luther Rice University And Seminary generally make around $58,008. That is a strong return on a $36,730 median debt. The acceptance rate is 92%.
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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 · 3 schools evaluated.
*Averages shown above reflect the top 3 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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