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 1 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.
For return on investment in theology, no school beat Benedictine College this year. Benedictine College is a mid-sized private not-for-profit school located in the town of Atchison. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $36,350. Students borrow a median of $23,250 to complete the theology program here. Early-career theology graduates make about $32,202. That is a strong return on a $23,250 median debt. Roughly 98% of applicants are accepted.
This ranking is produced 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 · 1 school evaluated.
*Averages shown above reflect the one ranked school only.
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