2026 Best Value Biblical Studies Schools
Looking for the best-value Biblical Studies programs programs in the United States? Our ranking highlights 243 colleges by value — the balance of cost and student outcomes, using our 2026 methodology. Our scores reflect factors such as tuition, student debt, and post-graduation earnings to surface the strongest return on investment.
So you can compare your options, Course Advisor evaluated schools to produce this 2026 value ranking, drawing primarily on U.S. Department of Education data (IPEDS and College Scorecard). View our full ranking methodology.
Top 25 Best-Value Biblical Studies Schools in the United States
Here are the top-ranked schools for value:
Moody Bible Institute tops our 2026 ranking of the best-value Biblical Studies programs schools in the United States. Moody Bible Institute is a private not-for-profit school based in Chicago, IL. In-state tuition and fees run about $15,786. Graduates carry a median of $13,097 in student loans. A decade after starting, students earn a median of $45,399. Set against $13,097 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Moody Bible Institute admits about 83% of applicants. Read the full report on Moody Bible Institute
Grand Canyon University came in at #2 on this year's best-value Biblical Studies ranking in the United States. Located in Phoenix, AZ, Grand Canyon University is a private for-profit institution. In-state tuition and fees run about $18,508. Graduates carry a median of $30,027 in student loans. Grand Canyon University alumni report median earnings of $42,186 a decade after entry. Set against $30,027 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Grand Canyon University has an acceptance rate of 79%. Read the full report on Grand Canyon University
Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary came in at #3 on this year's best-value Biblical Studies ranking in the United States. Based in Kansas City, MO, Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary is a private not-for-profit institution. In-state tuition and fees average $11,530. Graduates carry a median of $23,385 in student loans. Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary alumni report median earnings of $50,535 a decade after entry. That is a strong return on a $23,385 median debt. Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary admits about 96% of applicants. More on Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary
The strong cost-to-outcome balance at Luther Rice University And Seminary earned it the #4 place in the United States. This private not-for-profit school is set in Lithonia, GA. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $11,320. Typical Biblical Studies student debt is $36,730. A decade after starting, students earn a median of $47,003. Set against $36,730 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Roughly 92% of applicants are accepted. Read the full report on Luther Rice University And Seminary
Piedmont International University came in at #5 on this year's best-value Biblical Studies ranking in the United States. Piedmont International University is a private not-for-profit school based in Winston-Salem, NC. Students from in state pay about $17,575 in tuition and fees. Typical Biblical Studies student debt is $20,926. Piedmont International University alumni report median earnings of $32,864 a decade after entry. That is a strong return on a $20,926 median debt. Roughly 40% of applicants are accepted. More on Piedmont International University
Nazarene Bible College placed #6 among the best-value Biblical Studies schools in the United States. Nazarene Bible College is a private not-for-profit school based in Colorado Springs, CO. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $10,482. Graduates carry a median of $40,332 in student loans. A decade after starting, students earn a median of $41,450. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Read the full report on Nazarene Bible College
Nazarene Theological Seminary offered strong value this year, earning the #7 position. Set in Kansas City, MO, Nazarene Theological Seminary is a private not-for-profit institution. See the full Nazarene Theological Seminary profile
Ashland University offered strong value this year, earning the #9 position. This private not-for-profit school is set in Ashland, OH. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $31,210. The median Biblical Studies program debt is $24,536. Ten years after enrolling, students earn a median of $52,928. That is a strong return on a $24,536 median debt. About 76% of those who apply are admitted. Read the full report on Ashland University
Indiana Wesleyan University National And Global placed #10 among the best-value Biblical Studies schools in the United States. Set in Marion, IN, Indiana Wesleyan University National And Global is a private not-for-profit institution. Students from in state pay about $9,648 in tuition and fees. Typical Biblical Studies student debt is $38,685. Graduates go on to earn a median of $59,986 ten years after entry. That is a strong return on a $38,685 median debt. See the full Indiana Wesleyan University National And Global profile
Sum Bible College And Theological Seminary came in at #11 in this year's value ranking. Based in El Dorado Hills, CA, Sum Bible College And Theological Seminary is a private not-for-profit institution. In-state tuition and fees average $10,460. Typical Biblical Studies student debt is $29,299. A decade after starting, students earn a median of $35,418. That is a strong return on a $29,299 median debt. Sum Bible College And Theological Seminary admits about 41% of applicants. See the full Sum Bible College And Theological Seminary profile
Ohio Christian University landed the #12 spot for value in the United States this year. Based in Circleville, OH, Ohio Christian University is a private not-for-profit institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $19,190. Students borrow a median of $30,947 to complete their Biblical Studies program here. A decade after starting, students earn a median of $39,813. That is a strong return on a $30,947 median debt. About 38% of those who apply are admitted. See the full Ohio Christian University profile
Criswell College landed the #13 spot for value in the United States this year. Set in Dallas, TX, Criswell College is a private not-for-profit institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $15,750. A decade after starting, students earn a median of $43,185. Roughly 100% of applicants are accepted. See the full Criswell College profile
Valor Christian College offered strong value this year, earning the #14 position. Located in Canal Winchester, OH, Valor Christian College is a private not-for-profit institution. In-state tuition and fees run about $10,612. Students borrow a median of $18,686 to complete their Biblical Studies program here. More on Valor Christian College
Dallas Theological Seminary landed the #15 spot for value in the United States this year. Located in Dallas, TX, Dallas Theological Seminary is a private not-for-profit institution. More on Dallas Theological Seminary
Covenant Theological Seminary placed #16 among the best-value Biblical Studies schools in the United States. Set in Saint Louis, MO, Covenant Theological Seminary is a private not-for-profit institution. See the full Covenant Theological Seminary profile
Elim Bible Institute And College ranked #18 on our 2026 list of the best-value Biblical Studies schools. Set in Lima, NY, Elim Bible Institute And College is a private not-for-profit institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $9,678. Elim Bible Institute And College Biblical Studies students take on a median of $11,998 in debt. About 100% of those who apply are admitted. Read the full report on Elim Bible Institute And College
Liberty University landed the #19 spot for value in the United States this year. Liberty University is a private not-for-profit school based in Lynchburg, VA. Students from in state pay about $16,173 in tuition and fees. The median Biblical Studies program debt is $22,274. Liberty University alumni report median earnings of $44,813 a decade after entry. That is a strong return on a $22,274 median debt. About 99% of those who apply are admitted. More on Liberty University
The Masters College And Seminary landed the #20 spot for value in the United States this year. Set in Santa Clarita, CA, The Masters College And Seminary is a private not-for-profit institution. In-state tuition and fees run about $39,020. Graduates carry a median of $22,089 in student loans. A decade after starting, students earn a median of $57,106. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. The Masters College And Seminary admits about 84% of applicants. More on The Masters College And Seminary
The Baptist College Of Florida ranked #21 on our 2026 list of the best-value Biblical Studies schools. Based in Graceville, FL, The Baptist College Of Florida is a private not-for-profit institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $15,000. The median Biblical Studies program debt is $24,916. Median earnings reach $42,836 ten years out. That is a strong return on a $24,916 median debt. About 36% of those who apply are admitted. See the full The Baptist College Of Florida profile
Colorado Christian University landed the #22 spot for value in the United States this year. Based in Lakewood, CO, Colorado Christian University is a private not-for-profit institution. Students from in state pay about $28,846 in tuition and fees. Students borrow a median of $45,738 to complete their Biblical Studies program here. Graduates go on to earn a median of $50,416 ten years after entry. That is a strong return on a $45,738 median debt. More on Colorado Christian University
Kentucky Christian University offered strong value this year, earning the #23 position. Set in Grayson, KY, Kentucky Christian University is a private not-for-profit institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $26,300. Students borrow a median of $28,750 to complete their Biblical Studies program here. A decade after starting, students earn a median of $42,375. Set against $28,750 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Kentucky Christian University has an acceptance rate of 61%. Read the full report on Kentucky Christian University
Erskine College And Seminary placed #24 among the best-value Biblical Studies schools in the United States. Set in Due West, SC, Erskine College And Seminary is a private not-for-profit institution. In-state tuition and fees run about $36,710. Graduates carry a median of $27,000 in student loans. A decade after starting, students earn a median of $53,459. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Roughly 63% of applicants are accepted. More on Erskine College And Seminary
Johnson University landed the #25 spot for value in the United States this year. Located in Knoxville, TN, Johnson University is a private not-for-profit institution. Students from in state pay about $21,122 in tuition and fees. Johnson University Biblical Studies students take on a median of $24,375 in debt. Graduates go on to earn a median of $40,596 ten years after entry. Set against $24,375 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Roughly 65% of applicants are accepted. See the full Johnson University profile
Ozark Christian College placed #26 among the best-value Biblical Studies schools in the United States. Based in Joplin, MO, Ozark Christian College is a private not-for-profit institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $16,000. The median Biblical Studies program debt is $23,500. Graduates go on to earn a median of $41,297 ten years after entry. That is a strong return on a $23,500 median debt. The acceptance rate is 94%. Read the full report on Ozark Christian College
Bethel University Minnesota landed the #27 spot for value in the United States this year. Set in Saint Paul, MN, Bethel University Minnesota is a private not-for-profit institution. In-state tuition and fees average $44,226. Graduates carry a median of $25,639 in student loans. A decade after starting, students earn a median of $63,764. That is a strong return on a $25,639 median debt. Roughly 88% of applicants are accepted. Read the full report on Bethel University Minnesota
Rest of the Top 50 Best-Value Biblical Studies Schools in the United States
These schools rounded out the top of this year’s value ranking:
Southwestern Assemblies Of God University placed #28 among the best-value Biblical Studies schools in the United States. Located in Waxahachie, TX, Southwestern Assemblies Of God University is a private not-for-profit institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $25,064. Graduates carry a median of $28,938 in student loans. A decade after starting, students earn a median of $46,238. Set against $28,938 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Roughly 89% of applicants are accepted. Read the full report on Southwestern Assemblies Of God University
Freed Hardeman University came in at #29 in this year's value ranking. Set in Henderson, TN, Freed Hardeman University is a private not-for-profit institution. Students from in state pay about $25,620 in tuition and fees. The median Biblical Studies program debt is $25,000. Freed Hardeman University alumni report median earnings of $47,485 a decade after entry. Set against $25,000 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Freed Hardeman University admits about 60% of applicants. More on Freed Hardeman University
Appalachian Bible College ranked #31 on our 2026 list of the best-value Biblical Studies schools. Appalachian Bible College is a private not-for-profit school based in Mount Hope, WV. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $18,760. Students borrow a median of $12,865 to complete their Biblical Studies program here. A decade after starting, students earn a median of $37,467. Set against $12,865 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. About 78% of those who apply are admitted. Read more about Appalachian Bible College
Asbury Theological Seminary offered strong value this year, earning the #32 position. This private not-for-profit school is set in Wilmore, KY. Read more about Asbury Theological Seminary
Northpoint Bible College placed #33 among the best-value Biblical Studies schools in the United States. Located in Haverhill, MA, Northpoint Bible College is a private not-for-profit institution. Students from in state pay about $14,160 in tuition and fees. The median Biblical Studies program debt is $27,000. Ten years after enrolling, students earn a median of $42,210. Set against $27,000 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. See the full Northpoint Bible College profile
Crown College offered strong value this year, earning the #34 position. Crown College is a private not-for-profit school based in Saint Bonifacius, MN. In-state tuition and fees average $31,410. The median Biblical Studies program debt is $26,574. Crown College alumni report median earnings of $48,057 a decade after entry. Set against $26,574 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. About 23% of those who apply are admitted. See the full Crown College profile
Grace Bible College offered strong value this year, earning the #35 position. This private not-for-profit school is set in Wyoming, MI. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $17,190. Grace Bible College Biblical Studies students take on a median of $27,000 in debt. A decade after starting, students earn a median of $41,663. That is a strong return on a $27,000 median debt. The acceptance rate is 99%. Get the full Grace Bible College report
Harding University landed the #36 spot for value in the United States this year. Harding University is a private not-for-profit school based in Searcy, AR. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $25,962. Typical Biblical Studies student debt is $18,114. Harding University alumni report median earnings of $52,876 a decade after entry. That is a strong return on a $18,114 median debt. The acceptance rate is 70%. Read the full report on Harding University
Westminster Theological Seminary In California offered strong value this year, earning the #37 position. Set in Escondido, CA, Westminster Theological Seminary In California is a private not-for-profit institution. Read the full report on Westminster Theological Seminary In California
Trinity Baptist College came in at #38 in this year's value ranking. This private not-for-profit school is set in Jacksonville, FL. In-state tuition and fees run about $15,100. Typical Biblical Studies student debt is $26,115. A decade after starting, students earn a median of $37,275. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Roughly 53% of applicants are accepted. Get the full Trinity Baptist College report
Biola University landed the #39 spot for value in the United States this year. Biola University is a private not-for-profit school based in La Mirada, CA. Students from in state pay about $48,984 in tuition and fees. Graduates carry a median of $27,000 in student loans. Median earnings reach $56,778 ten years out. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Biola University admits about 74% of applicants. Read more about Biola University
North Greenville University placed #40 among the best-value Biblical Studies schools in the United States. North Greenville University is a private not-for-profit school based in Tigerville, SC. In-state tuition and fees average $25,800. Graduates carry a median of $26,000 in student loans. Median earnings reach $43,035 ten years out. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Roughly 67% of applicants are accepted. Read the full report on North Greenville University
Southeastern University came in at #40 in this year's value ranking. Located in Lakeland, FL, Southeastern University is a private not-for-profit institution. In-state tuition and fees run about $32,950. Students borrow a median of $23,460 to complete their Biblical Studies program here. A decade after starting, students earn a median of $46,744. That is a strong return on a $23,460 median debt. The acceptance rate is 53%. See the full Southeastern University profile
Davis College landed the #42 spot for value in the United States this year. Located in Pottersville, NY, Davis College is a private not-for-profit institution. Students from in state pay about $18,000 in tuition and fees. The median Biblical Studies program debt is $27,000. Graduates go on to earn a median of $38,450 ten years after entry. Set against $27,000 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. About 56% of those who apply are admitted. More on Davis College
Westminster Theological Seminary offered strong value this year, earning the #43 position. Based in Glenside, PA, Westminster Theological Seminary is a private not-for-profit institution. Get the full Westminster Theological Seminary report
Life Pacific College landed the #44 spot for value in the United States this year. Set in San Dimas, CA, Life Pacific College is a private not-for-profit institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $22,118. Typical Biblical Studies student debt is $27,000. Ten years after enrolling, students earn a median of $43,299. Set against $27,000 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Roughly 96% of applicants are accepted. More on Life Pacific College
Lee University came in at #45 in this year's value ranking. Based in Cleveland, TN, Lee University is a private not-for-profit institution. In-state tuition and fees average $23,790. Students borrow a median of $28,042 to complete their Biblical Studies program here. Median earnings reach $43,222 ten years out. Set against $28,042 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. About 70% of those who apply are admitted. Read the full report on Lee University
Grace College And Theological Seminary landed the #46 spot for value in the United States this year. Based in Winona Lake, IN, Grace College And Theological Seminary is a private not-for-profit institution. In-state tuition and fees average $29,645. The median Biblical Studies program debt is $23,500. A decade after starting, students earn a median of $45,411. Set against $23,500 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Roughly 82% of applicants are accepted. Read the full report on Grace College And Theological Seminary
Columbia International University ranked #47 on our 2026 list of the best-value Biblical Studies schools. Columbia International University is a private not-for-profit school based in Columbia, SC. In-state tuition and fees average $27,900. The median Biblical Studies program debt is $21,500. Ten years after enrolling, students earn a median of $38,951. That is a strong return on a $21,500 median debt. Columbia International University has an acceptance rate of 94%. See the full Columbia International University profile
Olivet Nazarene University landed the #48 spot for value in the United States this year. Located in Bourbonnais, IL, Olivet Nazarene University is a private not-for-profit institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $38,900. Olivet Nazarene University Biblical Studies students take on a median of $26,797 in debt. A decade after starting, students earn a median of $53,213. That is a strong return on a $26,797 median debt. About 56% of those who apply are admitted. Get the full Olivet Nazarene University report
Northwestern College Minnesota ranked #50 on our 2026 list of the best-value Biblical Studies schools. Northwestern College Minnesota is a private not-for-profit school based in Saint Paul, MN. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $37,920. The median Biblical Studies program debt is $24,500. Northwestern College Minnesota alumni report median earnings of $50,755 a decade after entry. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. The acceptance rate is 94%. Read more about Northwestern College Minnesota
Regent University ranked #50 on our 2026 list of the best-value Biblical Studies schools. Located in Virginia Beach, VA, Regent University is a private not-for-profit institution. In-state tuition and fees run about $21,650. Regent University Biblical Studies students take on a median of $30,332 in debt. Ten years after enrolling, students earn a median of $44,498. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Regent University has an acceptance rate of 38%. Read more about Regent University
North Central University ranked #52 on our 2026 list of the best-value Biblical Studies schools. Based in Minneapolis, MN, North Central University is a private not-for-profit institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $32,220. North Central University Biblical Studies students take on a median of $25,496 in debt. North Central University alumni report median earnings of $45,064 a decade after entry. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. North Central University admits about 99% of applicants. Read the full report on North Central University
Manhattan Christian College placed #53 among the best-value Biblical Studies schools in the United States. Located in Manhattan, KS, Manhattan Christian College is a private not-for-profit institution. In-state tuition and fees average $19,126. Students borrow a median of $25,250 to complete their Biblical Studies program here. Ten years after enrolling, students earn a median of $48,860. That is a strong return on a $25,250 median debt. About 100% of those who apply are admitted. Get the full Manhattan Christian College report
Lancaster Bible College came in at #54 in this year's value ranking. Set in Lancaster, PA, Lancaster Bible College is a private not-for-profit institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $29,990. Typical Biblical Studies student debt is $26,269. Lancaster Bible College alumni report median earnings of $44,096 a decade after entry. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Lancaster Bible College admits about 56% of applicants. Read more about Lancaster Bible College
Best Value Biblical Studies Schools by Degree Level
Compare value rankings by degree level:
- Best Value Biblical Studies Certificate Degree Schools
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- Best Value Biblical Studies Associate’s Degree Schools
- Best Value Biblical Studies Bachelor’s Degree Schools
- Best Value Biblical Studies Graduate Certificate Degree Schools
- Best Value Biblical Studies Master’s Degree Schools
- Best Value Biblical Studies Doctoral Degree Schools
Ranking Methodology & Notes
This list is compiled by Course Advisor (DMS_RANKING_2023), 2026 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 · Scope: Nation. *Averages shown above reflect the top 243 ranked schools only.
References
- Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) — National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education (core institutional data).
- College Scorecard — U.S. Department of Education (graduate earnings and outcomes data).
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