by our College Data Analytics Team
[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 2027 best-value ranking, College Factual looked at 9 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.
Our analysis ranked Emmaus Bible College the best value for a degree in biblical studies in the The Plains States Region. Set in the city of Dubuque, Emmaus Bible College is a small private not-for-profit institution. In-state tuition and fees average $20,800. Ten years after enrolling, students earn a median of $42,631. Roughly 60% of applicants are accepted.
The strong cost-to-outcome balance at Faith Baptist Bible College And Theological Seminary earned it the #2 place for biblical studies. Faith Baptist Bible College And Theological Seminary is a small private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of Ankeny. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $20,270. Biblical Studies graduates of Faith Baptist Bible College And Theological Seminary earn a median of $21,543 early in their careers. The acceptance rate is 68%.
Evangel University came in at #3 on our 2027 list of the best value biblical studies schools. Set in the city of Springfield, Evangel University is a mid-sized private not-for-profit institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $28,548. Typical student debt for biblical studies graduates is $24,876. Soon after graduation, biblical studies degree recipients from Evangel University generally make around $42,039. That is a strong return on a $24,876 median debt. Evangel University admits about 72% of applicants.
The strong cost-to-outcome balance at Ozark Christian College earned it the #4 place for biblical studies. Set in the city of Joplin, Ozark Christian College is a small private not-for-profit institution. In-state tuition and fees average $16,000. Biblical Studies graduates carry a median of $23,500 in student loans. Soon after graduation, biblical studies degree recipients from Ozark Christian College generally make around $31,345. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Roughly 94% of applicants are accepted.
The strong cost-to-outcome balance at Baptist Bible College earned it the #5 place for biblical studies. Baptist Bible College is a small private not-for-profit school located in the city of Springfield. In-state tuition and fees average $16,950. Median earnings reach $38,641 ten years out.
Evangel University College Of Online Learning ranked #6 on our 2027 list of the best value biblical studies schools. Set in the city of Springfield, Evangel University College Of Online Learning is a small private not-for-profit institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $8,175. Students borrow a median of $19,000 to complete the biblical studies program here. Early-career biblical studies graduates make about $41,610. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Roughly 49% of applicants are accepted.
Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary placed #7 among the best values for biblical studies. Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit school located in the city of Kansas City. In-state tuition and fees average $11,530. Typical student debt for biblical studies graduates is $23,385. Early-career biblical studies graduates make about $42,567. Set against $23,385 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Roughly 96% of applicants are accepted.
Manhattan Christian College landed the #8 spot for biblical studies value this year. Manhattan Christian College is a small private not-for-profit school located in the city of Manhattan. In-state tuition and fees average $19,126. Typical student debt for biblical studies graduates is $25,250. Biblical Studies graduates of Manhattan Christian College earn a median of $36,357 early in their careers. Set against $25,250 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Manhattan Christian College admits about 100% of applicants.
North Central University landed the #9 spot for biblical studies value this year. Located in the city of Minneapolis, North Central University is a small private not-for-profit university. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $32,220. Biblical Studies graduates carry a median of $25,496 in student loans. Soon after graduation, biblical studies degree recipients from North Central University generally make around $39,190. That is a strong return on a $25,496 median debt. The acceptance rate is 99%.
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 · 9 schools evaluated.
*Averages shown above reflect the top 9 ranked schools only.
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