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.
To produce this 2027 ranking, College Factual evaluated 3 schools on the balance of cost and outcomes for theology students.
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Below are the schools that deliver the strongest value in theology, balancing cost against outcomes.
Virginia Union University earned the #1 spot for value among theology schools in Virginia. Virginia Union University is a small private not-for-profit school located in the city of Richmond. In-state tuition and fees average $17,830. Theology graduates carry a median of $30,593 in student loans. Early-career theology graduates make about $25,910. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Roughly 98% of applicants are accepted.
Regent University came in at #2 on our 2027 list of the best value theology schools. Regent University is a large private not-for-profit school located in the city of Virginia Beach. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $21,650. Students borrow a median of $29,451 to complete the theology program here. Soon after graduation, theology degree recipients from Regent University generally make around $49,840. That is a strong return on a $29,451 median debt. The acceptance rate is 38%.
The strong cost-to-outcome balance at Liberty University earned it the #3 place for theology. Liberty University is a very large private not-for-profit school located in the city of Lynchburg. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $16,173. Theology graduates carry a median of $27,414 in student loans. Theology graduates of Liberty University earn a median of $53,626 early in their careers. Set against $27,414 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. The acceptance rate is 99%.
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.
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