by our College Data Analytics Team
[Religious Studies](/majors/philosophy-and-religious-studies/religious-studies/) is a field worth comparing on the balance of cost and outcomes. A high-value program keeps cost low while graduates go on to earn well.
College Factual analyzed 11 schools to build this 2027 ranking of the best value religious studies schools.
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If you want to know which schools deliver the best value for the religious studies degrees they offer, see the list below.
Our analysis ranked Elyon College the best value for a degree in religious studies in the United States. Set in the city of Brooklyn, Elyon College is a small private not-for-profit institution. Students from in state pay about $14,620 in tuition and fees.
A rank of #2 makes Regent University one of the best values for religious studies. Set in the city of Virginia Beach, Regent University is a large private not-for-profit institution. In-state tuition and fees average $21,650. Typical student debt for religious studies graduates is $29,500. Religious Studies graduates of Regent University earn a median of $50,406 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. The acceptance rate is 38%.
Students looking for strong value in religious studies will find it at Yeshiva Shaarei Torah Of Rockland, which ranked #3. Set in the suburb of Suffern, Yeshiva Shaarei Torah Of Rockland is a small private not-for-profit institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $13,000. Early-career religious studies graduates make about $29,861. Roughly 37% of applicants are accepted.
The strong cost-to-outcome balance at Mirrer Yeshiva Cent Institute earned it the #4 place for religious studies. Mirrer Yeshiva Cent Institute is a small private not-for-profit school located in the city of Brooklyn. Students from in state pay about $13,600 in tuition and fees. Median earnings reach $41,192 ten years out. Mirrer Yeshiva Cent Institute admits about 89% of applicants.
Talmudical Academy New Jersey is a great value for students pursuing a degree in religious studies, landing the #5 spot this year. Located in the suburb of Adelphia, Talmudical Academy New Jersey is a small private not-for-profit university. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $15,800. Median earnings reach $40,344 ten years out. Roughly 44% of applicants are accepted.
Southwestern Assemblies Of God University landed the #6 spot for religious studies value this year. Southwestern Assemblies Of God University is a mid-sized private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of Waxahachie. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $25,064. Typical student debt for religious studies graduates is $26,500. Religious Studies graduates of Southwestern Assemblies Of God University earn a median of $31,593 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $26,500 median debt. The acceptance rate is 89%.
Yeshiva Derech Chaim ranked #7 on our 2027 list of the best value religious studies schools. Located in the city of Brooklyn, Yeshiva Derech Chaim is a small private not-for-profit university. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $12,700. Roughly 88% of applicants are accepted.
Seminary Bnos Chaim earned the #8 position for value in religious studies this year. Set in the city of Lakewood, Seminary Bnos Chaim is a small private not-for-profit institution. In-state tuition and fees average $13,150. Early-career religious studies graduates make about $29,430. Roughly 44% of applicants are accepted.
Central Yeshiva Tomchei Tmimim Lubavitz earned the #9 position for value in religious studies this year. Set in the city of Brooklyn, Central Yeshiva Tomchei Tmimim Lubavitz is a small private not-for-profit institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $8,400. Soon after graduation, religious studies degree recipients from Central Yeshiva Tomchei Tmimim Lubavitz generally make around $9,428. Roughly 87% of applicants are accepted.
Liberty University came in at #10 for value in religious studies this year. 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. Students borrow a median of $29,250 to complete the religious studies program here. Early-career religious studies graduates make about $36,966. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Roughly 99% of applicants are accepted.
Yeshiva University landed the #11 spot for religious studies value this year. Yeshiva University is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit school located in the city of New York. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $51,800. Students borrow a median of $20,625 to complete the religious studies program here. Religious Studies graduates of Yeshiva University earn a median of $52,838 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Yeshiva University admits about 56% of applicants.
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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 · 11 schools evaluated.
*Averages shown above reflect the top 11 ranked schools only.
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