2027 Best Value Biblical Studies Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region
[Biblical Studies](/majors/theology-and-religious-vocations/biblical-studies/) is a field worth comparing on the balance of cost and outcomes. The best values balance affordable tuition against strong post-graduation earnings.
College Factual analyzed 6 schools to build this 2027 ranking of the best value biblical studies schools.
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2027 Best Value Biblical Studies Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region
Below are the schools that deliver the strongest value in biblical studies, balancing cost against outcomes.
Best Value Biblical Studies Schools
Leading the list is Somerset Christian College, our #1 best value for biblical studies in the Middle Atlantic Region. Set in the city of Newark, Somerset Christian College is a small private not-for-profit institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $25,900. Typical student debt for biblical studies graduates is $24,991. Biblical Studies graduates of Somerset Christian College earn a median of $39,150 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value.
A rank of #2 makes Davis College one of the best values for biblical studies. Located in the rural area of Pottersville, Davis College is a small private not-for-profit university. Students from in state pay about $18,000 in tuition and fees. Biblical Studies graduates carry a median of $27,000 in student loans. Soon after graduation, biblical studies degree recipients from Davis College generally make around $25,743. That is a strong return on a $27,000 median debt. The acceptance rate is 56%.
A rank of #3 makes Elim Bible Institute And College one of the best values for biblical studies. Set in the rural area of Lima, Elim Bible Institute And College is a small private not-for-profit institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $9,678. Biblical Studies graduates carry a median of $11,998 in student loans. Early-career biblical studies graduates make about $18,339. The acceptance rate is 100%.
Lancaster Bible College is a great value for students pursuing a degree in 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. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $29,990. Typical student debt for biblical studies graduates is $26,269. Biblical Studies graduates of Lancaster Bible College earn a median of $35,132 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Roughly 56% of applicants are accepted.
Students looking for strong value in biblical studies will find it at Eastern University, which ranked #5. Eastern University is a large private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of Saint Davids. Students from in state pay about $38,400 in tuition and fees. Biblical Studies graduates carry a median of $28,584 in student loans. Early-career biblical studies graduates make about $50,474. Set against $28,584 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Eastern University admits about 91% of applicants.
Philadelphia Biblical University Langhorne placed #6 among the best values for biblical studies. Philadelphia Biblical University Langhorne is a mid-sized private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of Langhorne. In-state tuition and fees average $33,659. Students borrow a median of $28,212 to complete the biblical studies program here. Biblical Studies graduates of Philadelphia Biblical University Langhorne earn a median of $40,120 early in their careers. Set against $28,212 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Roughly 88% of applicants are accepted.
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Notes and References
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 · 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).
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