2026 Best Value Biblical Studies Associate’s Degree Schools
Looking for the best-value Biblical Studies associate’s degree programs in the United States? Our ranking highlights 243 colleges by value — the balance of cost and student outcomes, using our 2026 methodology. The rankings below weigh factors such as tuition, student debt, and post-graduation earnings to surface the strongest return on investment.
To help you make your decision, Course Advisor reviewed 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 Associate’s Degree Schools in the United States
Learn more about these high-value schools below:
Leading the list is Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary, our #1 best-value Biblical Studies school in the United States. Set in Kansas City, MO, Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary is a private not-for-profit institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $11,530. Typical Biblical Studies student debt is $23,385. 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. See the full Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary profile
You'll get strong value at Moody Bible Institute, which ranked #2 this year. Based in Chicago, IL, Moody Bible Institute is a private not-for-profit institution. Students from in state pay about $15,786 in tuition and fees. Graduates carry a median of $13,097 in student loans. A decade after starting, students earn a median of $45,399. That is a strong return on a $13,097 median debt. Moody Bible Institute admits about 83% of applicants. Get the full Moody Bible Institute report
A rank of #3 makes Piedmont International University one of the best values in the United States. Piedmont International University is a private not-for-profit school based in Winston-Salem, NC. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $17,575. The median Biblical Studies program debt is $20,926. Ten years after enrolling, students earn a median of $32,864. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Piedmont International University admits about 40% of applicants. Get the full Piedmont International University report
The strong cost-to-outcome balance at Valor Christian College earned it the #4 place in the United States. This private not-for-profit school is set in Canal Winchester, OH. Students from in state pay about $10,612 in tuition and fees. Valor Christian College Biblical Studies students take on a median of $18,686 in debt. See the full Valor Christian College profile
Out of the 243 schools in the United States in this year's value ranking, Elim Bible Institute And College landed the #5 spot. Elim Bible Institute And College is a private not-for-profit school based in Lima, NY. 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. Elim Bible Institute And College has an acceptance rate of 100%. Read more about Elim Bible Institute And College
Colorado Christian University landed the #7 spot for value in the United States this year. Based in Lakewood, CO, Colorado Christian University is a private not-for-profit institution. In-state tuition and fees average $28,846. Students borrow a median of $45,738 to complete their Biblical Studies program here. A decade after starting, students earn a median of $50,416. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Read more about Colorado Christian University
Southwestern Assemblies Of God University came in at #8 in this year's value ranking. This private not-for-profit school is set in Waxahachie, TX. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $25,064. Typical Biblical Studies student debt is $28,938. Median earnings reach $46,238 ten years out. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Roughly 89% of applicants are accepted. Get the full Southwestern Assemblies Of God University report
Life Pacific College came in at #9 in this year's value ranking. This private not-for-profit school is set in San Dimas, CA. In-state tuition and fees average $22,118. Typical Biblical Studies student debt is $27,000. Graduates go on to earn a median of $43,299 ten years after entry. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. About 96% of those who apply are admitted. Read more about Life Pacific College
Johnson University came in at #10 in this year's value ranking. Set in Knoxville, TN, Johnson University is a private not-for-profit institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $21,122. 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. That is a strong return on a $24,375 median debt. About 65% of those who apply are admitted. Read more about Johnson University
Northpoint Bible College placed #11 among the best-value Biblical Studies schools in the United States. Northpoint Bible College is a private not-for-profit school based in Haverhill, MA. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $14,160. Students borrow a median of $27,000 to complete their Biblical Studies program here. Graduates go on to earn a median of $42,210 ten years after entry. That is a strong return on a $27,000 median debt. Get the full Northpoint Bible College report
Appalachian Bible College came in at #12 in this year's value ranking. Based in Mount Hope, WV, Appalachian Bible College is a private not-for-profit institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $18,760. The median Biblical Studies program debt is $12,865. Appalachian Bible College alumni report median earnings of $37,467 a decade after entry. That is a strong return on a $12,865 median debt. Roughly 78% of applicants are accepted. Read the full report on Appalachian Bible College
Crown College placed #13 among the best-value Biblical Studies schools in the United States. Crown College is a private not-for-profit school based in Saint Bonifacius, MN. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $31,410. The median Biblical Studies program debt is $26,574. Graduates go on to earn a median of $48,057 ten years after entry. Set against $26,574 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. About 23% of those who apply are admitted. Read the full report on Crown College
Davis College placed #14 among the best-value Biblical Studies schools in the United States. Located in Pottersville, NY, Davis College is a private not-for-profit institution. In-state tuition and fees run about $18,000. Typical Biblical Studies student debt is $27,000. Davis College alumni report median earnings of $38,450 a decade after entry. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. The acceptance rate is 56%. More on Davis College
North Central University landed the #15 spot for value in the United States this year. North Central University is a private not-for-profit school based in Minneapolis, MN. Students from in state pay about $32,220 in tuition and fees. Typical Biblical Studies student debt is $25,496. North Central University alumni report median earnings of $45,064 a decade after entry. Set against $25,496 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. North Central University has an acceptance rate of 99%. See the full North Central University profile
Trinity Baptist College ranked #16 on our 2026 list of the best-value Biblical Studies schools. Trinity Baptist College is a private not-for-profit school based in Jacksonville, FL. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $15,100. Trinity Baptist College Biblical Studies students take on a median of $26,115 in debt. Ten years after enrolling, students earn a median of $37,275. That is a strong return on a $26,115 median debt. Trinity Baptist College has an acceptance rate of 53%. See the full Trinity Baptist College profile
Columbia International University came in at #18 in this year's value ranking. This private not-for-profit school is set in Columbia, SC. In-state tuition and fees run about $27,900. Columbia International University Biblical Studies students take on a median of $21,500 in debt. Ten years after enrolling, students earn a median of $38,951. Set against $21,500 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. About 94% of those who apply are admitted. Get the full Columbia International University report
Belhaven University came in at #19 in this year's value ranking. This private not-for-profit school is set in Jackson, MS. In-state tuition and fees average $30,250. Belhaven University Biblical Studies students take on a median of $38,582 in debt. Graduates go on to earn a median of $46,440 ten years after entry. That is a strong return on a $38,582 median debt. Belhaven University admits about 50% of applicants. Read more about Belhaven University
Manhattan Christian College offered strong value this year, earning the #20 position. Set in Manhattan, KS, Manhattan Christian College is a private not-for-profit institution. In-state tuition and fees run about $19,126. Typical Biblical Studies student debt is $25,250. Manhattan Christian College alumni report median earnings of $48,860 a decade after entry. Set against $25,250 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Manhattan Christian College admits about 100% of applicants. See the full Manhattan Christian College profile
Lancaster Bible College landed the #22 spot for value in the United States this year. This private not-for-profit school is set in Lancaster, PA. In-state tuition and fees average $29,990. Graduates carry a median of $26,269 in student loans. Ten years after enrolling, students earn a median of $44,096. Set against $26,269 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Lancaster Bible College has an acceptance rate of 56%. Read more about Lancaster Bible College
Mid Atlantic Christian University offered strong value this year, earning the #23 position. Based in Elizabeth City, NC, Mid Atlantic Christian University is a private not-for-profit institution. Students from in state pay about $17,280 in tuition and fees. Typical Biblical Studies student debt is $23,422. Mid Atlantic Christian University alumni report median earnings of $38,342 a decade after entry. That is a strong return on a $23,422 median debt. Roughly 62% of applicants are accepted. See the full Mid Atlantic Christian University profile
Asbury University offered strong value this year, earning the #21 position. Read the full report on Asbury University
Amridge University offered strong value this year, earning the #22 position. Get the full Amridge University report
Ashland University offered strong value this year, earning the #23 position. See the full Ashland University profile
Heritage Christian University came in at #24 in this year's value ranking. See the full Heritage Christian University profile
Somerset Christian College offered strong value this year, earning the #25 position. See the full Somerset Christian College profile
Rest of the Top 50 Best-Value Biblical Studies Associate’s Degree Schools in the United States
These schools also delivered strong value this year:
Huntsville Bible College offered strong value this year, earning the #26 position. Read more about Huntsville Bible College
Southeastern Free Will Baptist Bible College placed #27 among the best-value Biblical Studies schools in the United States. Read more about Southeastern Free Will Baptist Bible College
Wheaton College Illinois landed the #28 spot for value in the United States this year. Read more about Wheaton College Illinois
Azusa Pacific University placed #29 among the best-value Biblical Studies schools in the United States. Read the full report on Azusa Pacific University
Calvary Bible College And Theological Seminary offered strong value this year, earning the #30 position. More on Calvary Bible College And Theological Seminary
Kentucky Christian University came in at #31 in this year's value ranking. See the full Kentucky Christian University profile
Athenaeum Of Ohio landed the #32 spot for value in the United States this year. Read the full report on Athenaeum Of Ohio
Catholic University Of America offered strong value this year, earning the #33 position. Get the full Catholic University Of America report
Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary came in at #34 in this year's value ranking. More on Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary
Crowleys Ridge College offered strong value this year, earning the #35 position. More on Crowleys Ridge College
Bethel College
Bethel College placed #36 among the best-value Biblical Studies schools in the United States. Read the full report on Bethel College
Pacific Islands University came in at #37 in this year's value ranking. Read the full report on Pacific Islands University
Palm Beach Atlantic University West Palm Beach landed the #38 spot for value in the United States this year. More on Palm Beach Atlantic University West Palm Beach
Virginia Baptist College ranked #39 on our 2026 list of the best-value Biblical Studies schools. Read the full report on Virginia Baptist College
International Baptist College placed #40 among the best-value Biblical Studies schools in the United States. Read more about International Baptist College
Ozark Christian College placed #41 among the best-value Biblical Studies schools in the United States. See the full Ozark Christian College profile
Taylor University placed #42 among the best-value Biblical Studies schools in the United States. See the full Taylor University profile
Biblical Theological Seminary landed the #43 spot for value in the United States this year. Read the full report on Biblical Theological Seminary
Dallas Christian College ranked #44 on our 2026 list of the best-value Biblical Studies schools. More on Dallas Christian College
Emmaus Bible College ranked #45 on our 2026 list of the best-value Biblical Studies schools. Get the full Emmaus Bible College report
Presbyterian Theological Seminary In America landed the #46 spot for value in the United States this year. See the full Presbyterian Theological Seminary In America profile
Indian Bible College offered strong value this year, earning the #47 position. Get the full Indian Bible College report
Southwestern Christian University offered strong value this year, earning the #48 position. More on Southwestern Christian University
College Of Biblical Studies Houston offered strong value this year, earning the #49 position. More on College Of Biblical Studies Houston
Dordt College
Dordt College offered strong value this year, earning the #50 position. Get the full Dordt College report
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Ranking Methodology & Notes
The ranking above is published by Course Advisor (DMS_RANKING_2023), 2026 edition. The methodology weighs 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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