2027 Best Value Religious Studies Schools in Texas
[Religious Studies](/majors/philosophy-and-religious-studies/religious-studies/) degree programs vary widely in price and payoff across the country. The schools below stand out for delivering a strong religious studies education at a price that pays off.
For its 2027 best-value ranking, College Factual looked at 4 schools to find the best return on investment for religious studies students.
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2027 Best Value Religious Studies Schools in Texas
If you want to know which schools deliver the best value for the religious studies degrees they offer, see the list below.
Best Value Religious Studies Schools
The University Of Texas At Austin earned the #1 spot for value among religious studies schools in Texas. Located in the city of Austin, The University Of Texas At Austin is a very large public university. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $11,688, while out-of-state students pay about $44,908. Religious Studies graduates carry a median of $21,275 in student loans. Soon after graduation, religious studies degree recipients from The University Of Texas At Austin generally make around $57,819. That is a strong return on a $21,275 median debt. Roughly 27% of applicants are accepted.
The strong cost-to-outcome balance at Wayland Baptist University earned it the #2 place for religious studies. Located in the town of Plainview, Wayland Baptist University is a mid-sized private not-for-profit university. In-state tuition and fees average $23,782. Typical student debt for religious studies graduates is $30,204. Religious Studies graduates of Wayland Baptist University earn a median of $51,930 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. The acceptance rate is 56%.
Southwestern Assemblies Of God University came in at #3 on our 2027 list of the best value religious studies schools. Located in the suburb of Waxahachie, Southwestern Assemblies Of God University is a mid-sized private not-for-profit university. In-state tuition and fees average $25,064. Religious Studies graduates carry a median of $26,500 in student loans. Soon after graduation, religious studies degree recipients from Southwestern Assemblies Of God University generally make around $31,593. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. The acceptance rate is 89%.
Baylor University came in at #4 on our 2027 list of the best value religious studies schools. Located in the city of Waco, Baylor University is a very large private not-for-profit university. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $58,100. Religious Studies graduates carry a median of $25,612 in student loans. Religious Studies graduates of Baylor University earn a median of $31,672 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Baylor University admits about 51% of applicants.
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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 · 4 schools evaluated.
*Averages shown above reflect the top 4 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).
More about our data sources and methodologies.
