by our College Data Analytics Team
[Bible/Biblical Studies](/majors/theology-and-religious-vocations/biblical-studies/bible-biblical-studies/) is a field worth comparing on the balance of cost and outcomes. The schools below stand out for delivering a strong bible/biblical studies education at a price that pays off.
College Factual analyzed 21 schools to build this 2027 ranking of the best value bible/biblical studies schools.
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If you want to know which schools deliver the best value for the bible/biblical studies degrees they offer, see the list below.
Leading the list is New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary, our #1 best value for bible/biblical studies in the Southeast Region. Set in the city of New Orleans, New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary is a mid-sized private not-for-profit institution. Students from in state pay about $12,368 in tuition and fees.
A rank of #2 makes University Of The Cumberlands one of the best values for bible/biblical studies. Located in the town of Williamsburg, University Of The Cumberlands is a very large private not-for-profit university. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $9,875. Students borrow a median of $22,868 to complete the bible/biblical studies program here. Bible/biblical Studies graduates of University Of The Cumberlands earn a median of $50,547 early in their careers. Set against $22,868 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. The acceptance rate is 99%.
The strong cost-to-outcome balance at Clear Creek Baptist Bible College earned it the #3 place for bible/biblical studies. Located in the rural area of Pineville, Clear Creek Baptist Bible College is a small private not-for-profit university. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $10,720. Median earnings reach $41,623 ten years out.
The strong cost-to-outcome balance at Belhaven University earned it the #4 place for bible/biblical studies. Belhaven University is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit school located in the city of Jackson. Students from in state pay about $30,250 in tuition and fees. Typical student debt for bible/biblical studies graduates is $38,582. Early-career bible/biblical studies graduates make about $35,275. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Roughly 50% of applicants are accepted.
The strong cost-to-outcome balance at Lee University earned it the #5 place for bible/biblical studies. Located in the city of Cleveland, Lee University is a mid-sized private not-for-profit university. Students from in state pay about $23,790 in tuition and fees. Typical student debt for bible/biblical studies graduates is $28,042. Soon after graduation, bible/biblical studies degree recipients from Lee University generally make around $38,249. That is a strong return on a $28,042 median debt. Roughly 70% of applicants are accepted.
Regent University placed #6 among the best values for bible/biblical studies. Set in the city of Virginia Beach, Regent University is a large private not-for-profit institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $21,650. Students borrow a median of $30,332 to complete the bible/biblical studies program here. Soon after graduation, bible/biblical studies degree recipients from Regent University generally make around $31,604. Set against $30,332 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Roughly 38% of applicants are accepted.
Appalachian Bible College earned the #7 position for value in bible/biblical studies this year. Located in the suburb of Mount Hope, Appalachian Bible College is a small private not-for-profit university. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $18,760. Typical student debt for bible/biblical studies graduates is $12,865. Soon after graduation, bible/biblical studies degree recipients from Appalachian Bible College generally make around $21,367. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Appalachian Bible College admits about 78% of applicants.
Freed Hardeman University placed #8 among the best values for bible/biblical studies. Set in the town of Henderson, Freed Hardeman University is a mid-sized private not-for-profit institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $25,620. Students borrow a median of $25,000 to complete the bible/biblical studies program here. Bible/biblical Studies graduates of Freed Hardeman University earn a median of $44,142 early in their careers. Set against $25,000 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Freed Hardeman University admits about 60% of applicants.
Bob Jones University landed the #9 spot for bible/biblical studies value this year. Set in the city of Greenville, Bob Jones University is a mid-sized private not-for-profit institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $22,892. Bible/biblical Studies graduates carry a median of $20,497 in student loans. Bible/biblical Studies graduates of Bob Jones University earn a median of $40,538 early in their careers. Set against $20,497 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff.
Heritage Christian University landed the #10 spot for bible/biblical studies value this year. Set in the city of Florence, Heritage Christian University is a small private not-for-profit institution. Students from in state pay about $11,982 in tuition and fees. Median earnings reach $42,597 ten years out. The acceptance rate is 90%.
Harding University landed the #11 spot for bible/biblical studies value this year. Located in the town of Searcy, Harding University is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit university. Students from in state pay about $25,962 in tuition and fees. Bible/biblical Studies graduates carry a median of $18,114 in student loans. Early-career bible/biblical studies graduates make about $48,073. Set against $18,114 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Roughly 70% of applicants are accepted.
Piedmont International University landed the #12 spot for bible/biblical studies value this year. Located in the city of Winston-Salem, Piedmont International University is a small private not-for-profit university. Students from in state pay about $17,575 in tuition and fees. Bible/biblical Studies graduates carry a median of $20,926 in student loans. Early-career bible/biblical studies graduates make about $39,834. That is a strong return on a $20,926 median debt. The acceptance rate is 40%.
Truett Mcconnell College ranked #13 on our 2027 list of the best value bible/biblical studies schools. Truett Mcconnell College is a mid-sized private not-for-profit school located in the rural area of Cleveland. Students from in state pay about $26,792 in tuition and fees. Bible/biblical Studies graduates carry a median of $24,936 in student loans. Early-career bible/biblical studies graduates make about $41,286. That is a strong return on a $24,936 median debt. Roughly 78% of applicants are accepted.
Trinity Baptist College landed the #14 spot for bible/biblical studies value this year. Located in the city of Jacksonville, Trinity Baptist College is a small private not-for-profit university. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $15,100. Bible/biblical Studies graduates carry a median of $26,115 in student loans. Early-career bible/biblical studies graduates make about $20,013. That is a strong return on a $26,115 median debt. Roughly 53% of applicants are accepted.
Carolina College Of Biblical Studies ranked #15 on our 2027 list of the best value bible/biblical studies schools. Set in the city of Fayetteville, Carolina College Of Biblical Studies is a small private not-for-profit institution. Students from in state pay about $6,906 in tuition and fees. Bible/biblical Studies graduates carry a median of $24,653 in student loans. Median earnings reach $24,581 ten years out. That is a strong return on a $24,653 median debt.
Blue Mountain College came in at #16 for value in bible/biblical studies this year. Located in the rural area of Blue Mountain, Blue Mountain College is a small private not-for-profit university. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $20,180. Students borrow a median of $22,542 to complete the bible/biblical studies program here. Soon after graduation, bible/biblical studies degree recipients from Blue Mountain College generally make around $41,674. Set against $22,542 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Roughly 89% of applicants are accepted.
Free Will Baptist Bible College earned the #17 position for value in bible/biblical studies this year. Free Will Baptist Bible College is a small private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of Gallatin. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $21,400. Median earnings reach $42,198 ten years out.
Columbia International University ranked #18 on our 2027 list of the best value bible/biblical studies schools. Set in the city of Columbia, Columbia International University is a mid-sized private not-for-profit institution. In-state tuition and fees average $27,900. Typical student debt for bible/biblical studies graduates is $21,500. Bible/biblical Studies graduates of Columbia International University earn a median of $23,737 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $21,500 median debt. The acceptance rate is 94%.
Covenant College came in at #19 for value in bible/biblical studies this year. Set in the suburb of Lookout Mountain, Covenant College is a small private not-for-profit institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $42,040. Bible/biblical Studies graduates carry a median of $23,700 in student loans. Early-career bible/biblical studies graduates make about $37,404. That is a strong return on a $23,700 median debt. Roughly 86% of applicants are accepted.
Luther Rice University And Seminary landed the #20 spot for bible/biblical studies value this year. Located in the suburb of Lithonia, Luther Rice University And Seminary is a small private not-for-profit university. In-state tuition and fees average $11,320. Typical student debt for bible/biblical studies graduates is $36,730. Soon after graduation, bible/biblical studies degree recipients from Luther Rice University And Seminary generally make around $37,863. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. The acceptance rate is 92%.
Liberty University landed the #21 spot for bible/biblical studies value this year. Set in the city of Lynchburg, Liberty University is a very large private not-for-profit institution. In-state tuition and fees average $16,173. Typical student debt for bible/biblical studies graduates is $22,274. Soon after graduation, bible/biblical studies degree recipients from Liberty University generally make around $35,082. That is a strong return on a $22,274 median debt. The acceptance rate is 99%.
This list is compiled 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 · 21 schools evaluated.
*Averages shown above reflect the top 21 ranked schools only.
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