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