2027 Best Value Christian Studies Associate’s Degree Schools

[Christian Studies](/majors/philosophy-and-religious-studies/religious-studies/christian-studies/) programs reward a close look at where your money goes furthest. The schools below stand out for delivering a strong christian studies education at a price that pays off.
For its 2027 best-value ranking, College Factual looked at 3 schools to find the best return on investment for christian studies students.
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2027 Best Value Christian Studies Schools in the United States
Below are the schools that deliver the strongest value in christian studies, balancing cost against outcomes.
Best Value Christian Studies Schools
Regent University tops our 2027 list of the best value christian studies schools in the United States. Set in the city of Virginia Beach, Regent University is a large private not-for-profit institution. Students from in state pay about $21,650 in tuition and fees. Students borrow a median of $29,500 to complete the christian studies program here. Christian Studies graduates of Regent University earn a median of $50,406 early in their careers. Set against $29,500 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. The acceptance rate is 38%.
A rank of #2 makes Southwestern Assemblies Of God University one of the best values for christian studies. Set in the suburb of Waxahachie, Southwestern Assemblies Of God University is a mid-sized private not-for-profit institution. Students from in state pay about $25,064 in tuition and fees. Christian Studies graduates carry a median of $26,500 in student loans. Early-career christian studies graduates make about $31,593. Set against $26,500 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Roughly 89% of applicants are accepted.
Liberty University came in at #3 on our 2027 list of the best value christian studies schools. Set in the city of Lynchburg, Liberty University is a very large private not-for-profit institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $16,173. Christian Studies graduates carry a median of $29,250 in student loans. Early-career christian studies graduates make about $36,966. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Roughly 99% of applicants are accepted.
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Notes and References
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 · 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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