2027 Best Value Biblical Studies Associate’s Degree Schools
[Biblical Studies](/majors/theology-and-religious-vocations/biblical-studies/) is a field worth comparing on the balance of cost and outcomes. The schools below stand out for delivering a strong biblical studies education at a price that pays off.
To produce this 2027 ranking, College Factual evaluated 11 schools on the balance of cost and outcomes for biblical studies students.
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2027 Best Value Biblical Studies Schools in the United States
If you want to know which schools deliver the best value for the biblical studies degrees they offer, see the list below.
Best Value Biblical Studies Schools
Leading the list is Faith Baptist Bible College And Theological Seminary, our #1 best value for biblical studies in the United States. Located in the suburb of Ankeny, Faith Baptist Bible College And Theological Seminary is a small private not-for-profit university. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $20,270. Biblical Studies graduates of Faith Baptist Bible College And Theological Seminary earn a median of $21,543 early in their careers. Roughly 68% of applicants are accepted.
Students looking for strong value in biblical studies will find it at Elim Bible Institute And College, which ranked #2. Elim Bible Institute And College is a small private not-for-profit school located in the rural area of Lima. Students from in state pay about $9,678 in tuition and fees. Students borrow a median of $11,998 to complete the biblical studies program here. Biblical Studies graduates of Elim Bible Institute And College earn a median of $18,339 early in their careers. Roughly 100% of applicants are accepted.
The strong cost-to-outcome balance at Rosedale Bible College earned it the #3 place for biblical studies. Set in the rural area of Irwin, Rosedale Bible College is a small private not-for-profit institution. Students from in state pay about $10,088 in tuition and fees. Ten years after enrolling, students earn a median of $35,558.
College Of Biblical Studies Houston came in at #4 on our 2027 list of the best value biblical studies schools. Located in the city of Houston, College Of Biblical Studies Houston is a small private not-for-profit university. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $9,275. Students borrow a median of $22,673 to complete the biblical studies program here. Early-career biblical studies graduates make about $47,781. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value.
Southwestern Assemblies Of God University came in at #5 on our 2027 list of the best value biblical studies schools. Located in the suburb of Waxahachie, Southwestern Assemblies Of God University is a mid-sized private not-for-profit university. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $25,064. Students borrow a median of $27,000 to complete the biblical studies program here. Early-career biblical studies graduates make about $34,645. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Roughly 89% of applicants are accepted.
Baptist Bible College placed #6 among the best values for biblical studies. Set in the city of Springfield, Baptist Bible College is a small private not-for-profit institution. Students from in state pay about $16,950 in tuition and fees. Ten years after enrolling, students earn a median of $38,641.
Carolina College Of Biblical Studies earned the #7 position for value in biblical studies this year. Carolina College Of Biblical Studies is a small private not-for-profit school located in the city of Fayetteville. Students from in state pay about $6,906 in tuition and fees. Typical student debt for biblical studies graduates is $25,305. Ten years after enrolling, students earn a median of $24,581. Set against $25,305 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff.
Lancaster Bible College ranked #8 on our 2027 list of the best value biblical studies schools. Located in the suburb of Lancaster, Lancaster Bible College is a mid-sized private not-for-profit university. In-state tuition and fees average $29,990. Students borrow a median of $20,453 to complete the biblical studies program here. Biblical Studies graduates of Lancaster Bible College earn a median of $25,662 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $20,453 median debt. Roughly 56% of applicants are accepted.
Columbia International University earned the #9 position for value in biblical studies this year. Set in the city of Columbia, Columbia International University is a mid-sized private not-for-profit institution. Students from in state pay about $27,900 in tuition and fees. Typical student debt for biblical studies graduates is $21,500. Biblical Studies graduates of Columbia International University earn a median of $23,737 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Roughly 94% of applicants are accepted.
Colorado Christian University ranked #10 on our 2027 list of the best value biblical studies schools. Set in the suburb of Lakewood, Colorado Christian University is a large private not-for-profit institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $28,846. Typical student debt for biblical studies graduates is $40,475. Early-career biblical studies graduates make about $39,106. Set against $40,475 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff.
Valor Christian College landed the #11 spot for biblical studies value this year. Located in the city of Canal Winchester, Valor Christian College is a small private not-for-profit university. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $10,612. Students borrow a median of $18,686 to complete the biblical studies program here. Soon after graduation, biblical studies degree recipients from Valor Christian College generally make around $24,404.
Other Biblical Studies Degree Levels
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Notes and References
This ranking is produced 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.
- 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).
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