2026 Best Value Biblical Studies Schools in Virginia
[Biblical Studies](/majors/theology-and-religious-vocations/biblical-studies/) programs reward a close look at where your money goes furthest. The best values balance affordable tuition against strong post-graduation earnings.
For its 2026 best-value ranking, College Factual looked at 5 schools to find the best return on investment for biblical studies students.
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2026 Best Value Biblical Studies Schools in Virginia
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
Regent University earned the #1 spot for value among biblical studies schools in Virginia. Regent University is a large private not-for-profit school located in the city of Virginia Beach. Students from in state pay about $21,650 in tuition and fees. Students borrow a median of $30,332 to complete the biblical studies program here. Biblical Studies graduates of Regent University earn a median of $31,604 early in their careers. Set against $30,332 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Regent University admits about 38% of applicants.
A rank of #2 makes Liberty University one of the best values for biblical studies. Liberty University is a very large private not-for-profit school located in the city of Lynchburg. In-state tuition and fees average $16,173. Typical student debt for biblical studies graduates is $22,274. Biblical Studies graduates of Liberty University earn a median of $35,082 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Liberty University admits about 99% of applicants.
Notes and References
This ranking is produced by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2026 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 · 5 schools evaluated.
*Averages shown above reflect the top 2 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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