by our College Data Analytics Team
[Biblical Studies](/majors/theology-and-religious-vocations/biblical-studies/) degree programs vary widely in price and payoff across the country. A high-value program keeps cost low while graduates go on to earn well.
To produce this 2027 ranking, College Factual evaluated 4 schools on the balance of cost and outcomes for biblical studies students.
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Below are the schools that deliver the strongest value in biblical studies, balancing cost against outcomes.
Rosedale Bible College earned the #1 spot for value among biblical studies schools in Ohio. Rosedale Bible College is a small private not-for-profit school located in the rural area of Irwin. In-state tuition and fees average $10,088. Median earnings reach $35,558 ten years out.
Ohio Christian University is a great value for students pursuing a degree in biblical studies, landing the #2 spot this year. Located in the rural area of Circleville, Ohio Christian University is a small private not-for-profit university. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $19,190. Biblical Studies graduates carry a median of $30,947 in student loans. Soon after graduation, biblical studies degree recipients from Ohio Christian University generally make around $45,829. That is a strong return on a $30,947 median debt. Roughly 38% of applicants are accepted.
The strong cost-to-outcome balance at Cedarville University earned it the #3 place for biblical studies. Set in the rural area of Cedarville, Cedarville University is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $37,150. Typical student debt for biblical studies graduates is $25,000. Early-career biblical studies graduates make about $41,554. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Cedarville University admits about 65% of applicants.
Valor Christian College came in at #4 on our 2027 list of the best value biblical studies schools. Located in the city of Canal Winchester, Valor Christian College is a small private not-for-profit university. In-state tuition and fees average $10,612. Students borrow a median of $18,686 to complete the biblical studies program here. Early-career biblical studies graduates make about $24,404.
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 · 4 schools evaluated.
*Averages shown above reflect the top 4 ranked schools only.
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