by our College Data Analytics Team
[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 best values balance affordable tuition against strong post-graduation earnings.
College Factual analyzed 9 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.
For return on investment in bible/biblical studies, no school beat Emmaus Bible College this year. Located in the city of Dubuque, Emmaus Bible College is a small private not-for-profit university. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $20,800. Graduates go on to earn a median of $42,631 ten years after entry. Emmaus Bible College admits about 60% of applicants.
The strong cost-to-outcome balance at Faith Baptist Bible College And Theological Seminary earned it the #2 place for bible/biblical studies. Faith Baptist Bible College And Theological Seminary is a small private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of Ankeny. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $20,270. Early-career bible/biblical studies graduates make about $21,543. Roughly 68% of applicants are accepted.
The strong cost-to-outcome balance at Evangel University earned it the #3 place for bible/biblical studies. Located in the city of Springfield, Evangel University is a mid-sized private not-for-profit university. In-state tuition and fees average $28,548. Bible/biblical Studies graduates carry a median of $24,876 in student loans. Bible/biblical Studies graduates of Evangel University earn a median of $42,039 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $24,876 median debt. Roughly 72% of applicants are accepted.
Students looking for strong value in bible/biblical studies will find it at Ozark Christian College, which ranked #4. Ozark Christian College is a small private not-for-profit school located in the city of Joplin. Students from in state pay about $16,000 in tuition and fees. Bible/biblical Studies graduates carry a median of $23,500 in student loans. Early-career bible/biblical studies graduates make about $31,345. Set against $23,500 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. The acceptance rate is 94%.
Baptist Bible College is a great value for students pursuing a degree in bible/biblical studies, landing the #5 spot this year. Baptist Bible College is a small private not-for-profit school located in the city of Springfield. In-state tuition and fees average $16,950. Graduates go on to earn a median of $38,641 ten years after entry.
Evangel University College Of Online Learning placed #6 among the best values for bible/biblical studies. Set in the city of Springfield, Evangel University College Of Online Learning is a small private not-for-profit institution. Students from in state pay about $8,175 in tuition and fees. Typical student debt for bible/biblical studies graduates is $19,000. Early-career bible/biblical studies graduates make about $41,610. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. The acceptance rate is 49%.
Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary ranked #7 on our 2027 list of the best value bible/biblical studies schools. Located in the city of Kansas City, Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit university. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $11,530. Typical student debt for bible/biblical studies graduates is $23,385. Bible/biblical Studies graduates of Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary earn a median of $42,567 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $23,385 median debt. Roughly 96% of applicants are accepted.
Manhattan Christian College landed the #8 spot for bible/biblical studies value this year. Located in the city of Manhattan, Manhattan Christian College is a small private not-for-profit university. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $19,126. Typical student debt for bible/biblical studies graduates is $25,250. Early-career bible/biblical studies graduates make about $36,357. Set against $25,250 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. The acceptance rate is 100%.
North Central University landed the #9 spot for bible/biblical studies value this year. Set in the city of Minneapolis, North Central University is a small private not-for-profit institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $32,220. Bible/biblical Studies graduates carry a median of $25,496 in student loans. Early-career bible/biblical studies graduates make about $39,190. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Roughly 99% of applicants are accepted.
This ranking is produced 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 · 9 schools evaluated.
*Averages shown above reflect the top 9 ranked schools only.
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