2026 Best Value Biblical Studies Bachelor’s Degree Schools
Looking for the best-value Biblical Studies bachelor’s degree programs in the United States? Our ranking highlights 243 schools 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.
To arm you with the information you need, Course Advisor analyzed schools to build 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 Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the United States
Learn more about these high-value schools below:
Luther Rice University And Seminary tops our 2026 ranking of the best-value Biblical Studies bachelor's degree schools in the United States. Luther Rice University And Seminary is a private not-for-profit school based in Lithonia, GA. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $11,320. Luther Rice University And Seminary Biblical Studies students take on a median of $36,730 in debt. Ten years after enrolling, students earn a median of $47,003. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. About 92% of those who apply are admitted. Get the full Luther Rice University And Seminary report
A rank of #2 makes Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary one of the best values 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. The median Biblical Studies program debt is $23,385. A decade after starting, students earn a median of $50,535. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. The acceptance rate is 96%. Read more about Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary
The strong cost-to-outcome balance at Piedmont International University earned it the #3 place in the United States. Set in Winston-Salem, NC, Piedmont International University is a private not-for-profit institution. Students from in state pay about $17,575 in tuition and fees. The median Biblical Studies program debt is $20,926. Ten years after enrolling, students earn a median of $32,864. Set against $20,926 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. About 40% of those who apply are admitted. Read the full report on Piedmont International University
You'll get strong value at Nazarene Bible College, which ranked #4 this year. Based in Colorado Springs, CO, Nazarene Bible College is a private not-for-profit institution. In-state tuition and fees average $10,482. Graduates carry a median of $40,332 in student loans. Nazarene Bible College alumni report median earnings of $41,450 a decade after entry. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. More on Nazarene Bible College
Out of the 243 schools in the United States in this year's value ranking, Moody Bible Institute landed the #5 spot. 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. That is a strong return on a $13,097 median debt. About 83% of those who apply are admitted. See the full Moody Bible Institute profile
Indiana Wesleyan University National And Global placed #6 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. In-state tuition and fees average $9,648. Graduates carry a median of $38,685 in student loans. Indiana Wesleyan University National And Global alumni report median earnings of $59,986 a decade after entry. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Get the full Indiana Wesleyan University National And Global report
Sum Bible College And Theological Seminary placed #7 among the best-value Biblical Studies schools in the United States. Located in El Dorado Hills, CA, Sum Bible College And Theological Seminary is a private not-for-profit institution. Students from in state pay about $10,460 in tuition and fees. Sum Bible College And Theological Seminary Biblical Studies students take on a median of $29,299 in debt. A decade after starting, students earn a median of $35,418. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. About 41% of those who apply are admitted. Read more about Sum Bible College And Theological Seminary
Ohio Christian University landed the #8 spot for value in the United States this year. Set in Circleville, OH, Ohio Christian University is a private not-for-profit institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $19,190. Students borrow a median of $30,947 to complete their Biblical Studies program here. Median earnings reach $39,813 ten years out. Set against $30,947 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Ohio Christian University admits about 38% of applicants. Read the full report on Ohio Christian University
Criswell College ranked #9 on our 2026 list of the best-value Biblical Studies schools. This private not-for-profit school is set in Dallas, TX. In-state tuition and fees average $15,750. A decade after starting, students earn a median of $43,185. Criswell College admits about 100% of applicants. Read more about Criswell College
The Baptist College Of Florida landed the #11 spot for value in the United States this year. The Baptist College Of Florida is a private not-for-profit school based in Graceville, FL. In-state tuition and fees average $15,000. The median Biblical Studies program debt is $24,916. Ten years after enrolling, students earn a median of $42,836. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Roughly 36% of applicants are accepted. More on The Baptist College Of Florida
Ozark Christian College came in at #12 in this year's value ranking. This private not-for-profit school is set in Joplin, MO. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $16,000. Graduates carry a median of $23,500 in student loans. Ten years after enrolling, students earn a median of $41,297. That is a strong return on a $23,500 median debt. Ozark Christian College has an acceptance rate of 94%. Read more about Ozark Christian College
Colorado Christian University offered strong value this year, earning the #13 position. Set in Lakewood, CO, Colorado Christian University is a private not-for-profit institution. In-state tuition and fees average $28,846. Graduates carry a median of $45,738 in student loans. Ten years after enrolling, students earn a median of $50,416. That is a strong return on a $45,738 median debt. Read the full report on Colorado Christian University
Johnson University came in at #14 in this year's value ranking. Set 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. Johnson University alumni report median earnings of $40,596 a decade after entry. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Johnson University has an acceptance rate of 65%. Read the full report on Johnson University
Grace Bible College ranked #15 on our 2026 list of the best-value Biblical Studies schools. Grace Bible College is a private not-for-profit school based in Wyoming, MI. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $17,190. Grace Bible College Biblical Studies students take on a median of $27,000 in debt. Graduates go on to earn a median of $41,663 ten years after entry. That is a strong return on a $27,000 median debt. About 99% of those who apply are admitted. See the full Grace Bible College profile
Northpoint Bible College placed #16 among the best-value Biblical Studies schools in the United States. This private not-for-profit school is set in Haverhill, MA. Students from in state pay about $14,160 in tuition and fees. Students borrow a median of $27,000 to complete their Biblical Studies program here. Median earnings reach $42,210 ten years out. Set against $27,000 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. See the full Northpoint Bible College profile
Appalachian Bible College placed #18 among the best-value Biblical Studies schools in the United States. Located in Mount Hope, WV, Appalachian Bible College is a private not-for-profit institution. In-state tuition and fees run about $18,760. Appalachian Bible College Biblical Studies students take on a median of $12,865 in debt. A decade after starting, students earn a median of $37,467. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Appalachian Bible College has an acceptance rate of 78%. Read the full report on Appalachian Bible College
Southwestern Assemblies Of God University came in at #19 in this year's value ranking. Set in Waxahachie, TX, Southwestern Assemblies Of God University is a private not-for-profit institution. Students from in state pay about $25,064 in tuition and fees. Graduates carry a median of $28,938 in student loans. Median earnings reach $46,238 ten years out. That is a strong return on a $28,938 median debt. The acceptance rate is 89%. More on Southwestern Assemblies Of God University
Crown College landed the #20 spot for value in the United States this year. Based in Saint Bonifacius, MN, Crown College is a private not-for-profit institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $31,410. Crown College Biblical Studies students take on a median of $26,574 in debt. A decade after starting, students earn a median of $48,057. Set against $26,574 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Crown College has an acceptance rate of 23%. More on Crown College
Freed Hardeman University came in at #21 in this year's value ranking. Based in Henderson, TN, Freed Hardeman University is a private not-for-profit institution. In-state tuition and fees average $25,620. 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. The acceptance rate is 60%. Read the full report on Freed Hardeman University
Harding University placed #22 among the best-value Biblical Studies schools in the United States. Harding University is a private not-for-profit school based in Searcy, AR. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $25,962. The median Biblical Studies program debt is $18,114. Graduates go on to earn a median of $52,876 ten years after entry. That is a strong return on a $18,114 median debt. The acceptance rate is 70%. More on Harding University
Trinity Baptist College placed #23 among the best-value Biblical Studies schools in the United States. Located in Jacksonville, FL, Trinity Baptist College is a private not-for-profit institution. Students from in state pay about $15,100 in tuition and fees. Trinity Baptist College Biblical Studies students take on a median of $26,115 in debt. Graduates go on to earn a median of $37,275 ten years after entry. Set against $26,115 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. The acceptance rate is 53%. Read more about Trinity Baptist College
Lee University ranked #24 on our 2026 list of the best-value Biblical Studies schools. This private not-for-profit school is set in Cleveland, TN. Students from in state pay about $23,790 in tuition and fees. Graduates carry a median of $28,042 in student loans. Median earnings reach $43,222 ten years out. Set against $28,042 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. The acceptance rate is 70%. Get the full Lee University report
Southeastern University placed #25 among the best-value Biblical Studies schools in the United States. Set in Lakeland, FL, Southeastern University is a private not-for-profit institution. In-state tuition and fees run about $32,950. Southeastern University Biblical Studies students take on a median of $23,460 in debt. Median earnings reach $46,744 ten years out. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. The acceptance rate is 53%. Read the full report on Southeastern University
Davis College landed the #25 spot for value in the United States this year. This private not-for-profit school is set in Pottersville, NY. In-state tuition and fees average $18,000. Typical Biblical Studies student debt is $27,000. Ten years after enrolling, students earn a median of $38,450. Set against $27,000 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Davis College has an acceptance rate of 56%. Get the full Davis College report
Lancaster Bible College ranked #27 on our 2026 list of the best-value Biblical Studies schools. Located 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. Graduates carry a median of $26,269 in student loans. A decade after starting, students earn a median of $44,096. 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
Rest of the Top 50 Best-Value Biblical Studies Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the United States
These schools also delivered strong value this year:
Life Pacific College placed #28 among the best-value Biblical Studies schools in the United States. Set in San Dimas, CA, Life Pacific College is a private not-for-profit institution. In-state tuition and fees run about $22,118. Graduates carry a median of $27,000 in student loans. Median earnings reach $43,299 ten years out. Set against $27,000 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Life Pacific College has an acceptance rate of 96%. More on Life Pacific College
Olivet Nazarene University offered strong value this year, earning the #29 position. Based in Bourbonnais, IL, Olivet Nazarene University is a private not-for-profit institution. Students from in state pay about $38,900 in tuition and fees. Students borrow a median of $26,797 to complete their Biblical Studies program here. Ten years after enrolling, students earn a median of $53,213. Set against $26,797 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Roughly 56% of applicants are accepted. More on Olivet Nazarene University
Regent University offered strong value this year, earning the #30 position. This private not-for-profit school is set in Virginia Beach, VA. In-state tuition and fees average $21,650. The median Biblical Studies program debt is $30,332. Regent University alumni report median earnings of $44,498 a decade after entry. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Regent University admits about 38% of applicants. More on Regent University
Northwestern College Minnesota ranked #30 on our 2026 list of the best-value Biblical Studies schools. Set in Saint Paul, MN, Northwestern College Minnesota is a private not-for-profit institution. Students from in state pay about $37,920 in tuition and fees. Graduates carry a median of $24,500 in student loans. Ten years after enrolling, students earn a median of $50,755. Set against $24,500 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. The acceptance rate is 94%. See the full Northwestern College Minnesota profile
North Central University placed #32 among the best-value Biblical Studies schools in the United States. North Central University is a private not-for-profit school based in Minneapolis, MN. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $32,220. Students borrow a median of $25,496 to complete their Biblical Studies program here. Graduates go on to earn a median of $45,064 ten years after entry. Set against $25,496 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. The acceptance rate is 99%. Get the full North Central University report
Manhattan Christian College came in at #33 in this year's value ranking. Manhattan Christian College is a private not-for-profit school based in Manhattan, KS. In-state tuition and fees average $19,126. The median Biblical Studies program debt is $25,250. A decade after starting, students earn a median of $48,860. That is a strong return on a $25,250 median debt. Manhattan Christian College admits about 100% of applicants. More on Manhattan Christian College
Truett Mcconnell College landed the #34 spot for value in the United States this year. Based in Cleveland, GA, Truett Mcconnell College is a private not-for-profit institution. In-state tuition and fees run about $26,792. Graduates carry a median of $24,936 in student loans. A decade after starting, students earn a median of $46,700. Set against $24,936 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. About 78% of those who apply are admitted. More on Truett Mcconnell College
Grace College And Theological Seminary offered strong value this year, earning the #36 position. This private not-for-profit school is set in Winona Lake, IN. In-state tuition and fees run about $29,645. Grace College And Theological Seminary Biblical Studies students take on a median of $23,500 in debt. Ten years after enrolling, students earn a median of $45,411. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. The acceptance rate is 82%. Read the full report on Grace College And Theological Seminary
Columbia International University placed #36 among the best-value Biblical Studies schools in the United States. This private not-for-profit school is set in Columbia, SC. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $27,900. Students borrow a median of $21,500 to complete their Biblical Studies program here. A decade after starting, students earn a median of $38,951. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Columbia International University admits about 94% of applicants. See the full Columbia International University profile
Liberty University ranked #38 on our 2026 list of the best-value Biblical Studies schools. Based in Lynchburg, VA, Liberty University is a private not-for-profit institution. 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. The acceptance rate is 99%. Read the full report on Liberty University
Lipscomb University ranked #39 on our 2026 list of the best-value Biblical Studies schools. This private not-for-profit school is set in Nashville, TN. In-state tuition and fees average $40,572. Lipscomb University Biblical Studies students take on a median of $23,529 in debt. A decade after starting, students earn a median of $55,541. That is a strong return on a $23,529 median debt. About 68% of those who apply are admitted. Read more about Lipscomb University
Trinity International University Illinois landed the #39 spot for value in the United States this year. Set in Deerfield, IL, Trinity International University Illinois is a private not-for-profit institution. Students from in state pay about $12,320 in tuition and fees. Students borrow a median of $26,892 to complete their Biblical Studies program here. Ten years after enrolling, students earn a median of $46,989. Set against $26,892 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. About 100% of those who apply are admitted. More on Trinity International University Illinois
North Greenville University landed the #41 spot for value in the United States this year. Set in Tigerville, SC, North Greenville University is a private not-for-profit institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $25,800. Typical Biblical Studies student debt is $26,000. Graduates go on to earn a median of $43,035 ten years after entry. Set against $26,000 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Roughly 67% of applicants are accepted. See the full North Greenville University profile
Kentucky Christian University landed the #42 spot for value in the United States this year. Kentucky Christian University is a private not-for-profit school based in Grayson, KY. In-state tuition and fees run about $26,300. Kentucky Christian University Biblical Studies students take on a median of $28,750 in debt. Ten years after enrolling, students earn a median of $42,375. That is a strong return on a $28,750 median debt. About 61% of those who apply are admitted. More on Kentucky Christian University
The Masters College And Seminary placed #45 among the best-value Biblical Studies schools in the United States. Located 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. The median Biblical Studies program debt is $22,089. Graduates go on to earn a median of $57,106 ten years after entry. That is a strong return on a $22,089 median debt. Roughly 84% of applicants are accepted. Read more about The Masters College And Seminary
Northwest University offered strong value this year, earning the #46 position. Set in Kirkland, WA, Northwest University is a private not-for-profit institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $36,035. Typical Biblical Studies student debt is $22,439. A decade after starting, students earn a median of $54,914. That is a strong return on a $22,439 median debt. Northwest University admits about 83% of applicants. More on Northwest University
Bethel University Minnesota landed the #47 spot for value in the United States this year. Bethel University Minnesota is a private not-for-profit school based in Saint Paul, MN. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $44,226. The median Biblical Studies program debt is $25,639. Median earnings reach $63,764 ten years out. Set against $25,639 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Bethel University Minnesota admits about 88% of applicants. Read the full report on Bethel University Minnesota
Dallas Baptist University landed the #48 spot for value in the United States this year. This private not-for-profit school is set in Dallas, TX. In-state tuition and fees run about $40,190. Graduates carry a median of $18,987 in student loans. Dallas Baptist University alumni report median earnings of $56,807 a decade after entry. That is a strong return on a $18,987 median debt. Dallas Baptist University admits about 89% of applicants. Read more about Dallas Baptist University
Eastern University came in at #49 in this year's value ranking. Based in Saint Davids, PA, Eastern University is a private not-for-profit institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $38,400. Typical Biblical Studies student debt is $28,584. Ten years after enrolling, students earn a median of $51,655. Set against $28,584 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. About 91% of those who apply are admitted. Read the full report on Eastern University
Cornerstone University came in at #50 in this year's value ranking. Based in Grand Rapids, MI, Cornerstone University is a private not-for-profit institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $23,000. Graduates carry a median of $29,243 in student loans. Cornerstone University alumni report median earnings of $47,314 a decade after entry. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Cornerstone University has an acceptance rate of 78%. More on Cornerstone University
Belhaven University offered strong value this year, earning the #51 position. Belhaven University is a private not-for-profit school based in Jackson, MS. In-state tuition and fees run about $30,250. Graduates carry a median of $38,582 in student loans. Graduates go on to earn a median of $46,440 ten years after entry. Set against $38,582 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. About 50% of those who apply are admitted. Get the full Belhaven University report
Houston Baptist University came in at #52 in this year's value ranking. This private not-for-profit school is set in Houston, TX. In-state tuition and fees run about $39,430. Students borrow a median of $25,601 to complete their Biblical Studies program here. Median earnings reach $55,933 ten years out. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Houston Baptist University admits about 84% of applicants. Get the full Houston Baptist University report
Palm Beach Atlantic University West Palm Beach came in at #53 in this year's value ranking. This private not-for-profit school is set in West Palm Beach, FL. In-state tuition and fees average $40,650. Typical Biblical Studies student debt is $24,787. Median earnings reach $49,232 ten years out. Set against $24,787 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. About 82% of those who apply are admitted. Read the full report on Palm Beach Atlantic University West Palm Beach
Samford University came in at #53 in this year's value ranking. Set in Birmingham, AL, Samford University is a private not-for-profit institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $40,150. The median Biblical Studies program debt is $21,039. A decade after starting, students earn a median of $58,469. That is a strong return on a $21,039 median debt. Samford University has an acceptance rate of 82%. Read the full report on Samford University
Fresno Pacific University placed #55 among the best-value Biblical Studies schools in the United States. Located in Fresno, CA, Fresno Pacific University is a private not-for-profit institution. In-state tuition and fees run about $36,660. The median Biblical Studies program debt is $24,596. A decade after starting, students earn a median of $58,896. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. About 64% of those who apply are admitted. Read more about Fresno Pacific University
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Ranking Methodology & Notes
This list is compiled by Course Advisor (DMS_RANKING_2023), 2026 edition. Rankings consider 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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