2027 Best Value Bible/Biblical Studies Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region
[Bible/Biblical Studies](/majors/theology-and-religious-vocations/biblical-studies/bible-biblical-studies/) programs reward a close look at where your money goes furthest. The schools below stand out for delivering a strong bible/biblical studies education at a price that pays off.
To produce this 2027 ranking, College Factual evaluated 6 schools on the balance of cost and outcomes for bible/biblical studies students.
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2027 Best Value Bible/Biblical Studies Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region
If you want to know which schools deliver the best value for the bible/biblical studies degrees they offer, see the list below.
Best Value Bible/Biblical Studies Schools
For return on investment in bible/biblical studies, no school beat Somerset Christian College this year. Set in the city of Newark, Somerset Christian College is a small private not-for-profit institution. Students from in state pay about $25,900 in tuition and fees. Students borrow a median of $24,991 to complete the bible/biblical studies program here. Bible/biblical Studies graduates of Somerset Christian College earn a median of $39,150 early in their careers. Set against $24,991 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff.
The strong cost-to-outcome balance at Davis College earned it the #2 place for bible/biblical studies. Located in the rural area of Pottersville, Davis College is a small private not-for-profit university. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $18,000. Typical student debt for bible/biblical studies graduates is $27,000. Early-career bible/biblical studies graduates make about $25,743. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Roughly 56% of applicants are accepted.
Elim Bible Institute And College came in at #3 on our 2027 list of the best value bible/biblical studies schools. Set in the rural area of Lima, Elim Bible Institute And College is a small private not-for-profit institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $9,678. Students borrow a median of $11,998 to complete the bible/biblical studies program here. Soon after graduation, bible/biblical studies degree recipients from Elim Bible Institute And College generally make around $18,339. Elim Bible Institute And College admits about 100% of applicants.
Lancaster Bible College is a great value for students pursuing a degree in bible/biblical studies, landing the #4 spot this year. Set in the suburb of Lancaster, Lancaster Bible College is a mid-sized private not-for-profit institution. In-state tuition and fees average $29,990. Bible/biblical Studies graduates carry a median of $26,269 in student loans. Bible/biblical Studies graduates of Lancaster Bible College earn a median of $35,132 early in their careers. Set against $26,269 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. The acceptance rate is 56%.
Eastern University came in at #5 on our 2027 list of the best value bible/biblical studies schools. Eastern University is a large private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of Saint Davids. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $38,400. Typical student debt for bible/biblical studies graduates is $28,584. Early-career bible/biblical studies graduates make about $50,474. Set against $28,584 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Roughly 91% of applicants are accepted.
Philadelphia Biblical University Langhorne earned the #6 position for value in bible/biblical studies this year. Philadelphia Biblical University Langhorne is a mid-sized private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of Langhorne. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $33,659. Bible/biblical Studies graduates carry a median of $28,212 in student loans. Bible/biblical Studies graduates of Philadelphia Biblical University Langhorne earn a median of $40,120 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. The acceptance rate is 88%.
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Notes and References
The ranking above is published by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2027 edition. Schools are scored on the balance of cost (tuition and student debt) against student outcomes (post-graduation earnings) — a measure of return on investment, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).
Ranking method: College Major Best Value · 6 schools evaluated.
*Averages shown above reflect the top 6 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.
