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2026 Best Value Bible/Biblical Studies Master’s Degree Schools

11 Colleges in the United States
$27,854 Avg Student Debt
$45,401 Avg Median Earnings (10yr)
2026 Best Value Bible/Biblical Studies Master's Degree Badge [Bible/Biblical Studies](/majors/theology-and-religious-vocations/biblical-studies/bible-biblical-studies/) is a field worth comparing on the balance of cost and outcomes. A high-value program keeps cost low while graduates go on to earn well.

To produce this 2026 ranking, College Factual evaluated 243 schools on the balance of cost and outcomes for bible/biblical studies students.

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2026 Best Value Bible/Biblical Studies Schools in the United States

Below are the schools that deliver the strongest value in bible/biblical studies, balancing cost against outcomes.

Best Value Bible/Biblical Studies Schools

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University Of The Cumberlands earned the #1 spot for value among bible/biblical studies schools in the United States. Located in the town of Williamsburg, University Of The Cumberlands is a very large private not-for-profit university. Students from in state pay about $9,875 in tuition and fees. Typical student debt for bible/biblical studies graduates is $22,868. Bible/biblical Studies graduates of University Of The Cumberlands earn a median of $50,547 early in their careers. Set against $22,868 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. University Of The Cumberlands admits about 99% of applicants.

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Luther Rice University And Seminary came in at #2 on our 2026 list of the best value bible/biblical studies schools. Set in the suburb of Lithonia, Luther Rice University And Seminary is a small private not-for-profit institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $11,320. Bible/biblical Studies graduates carry a median of $36,730 in student loans. Soon after graduation, bible/biblical studies degree recipients from Luther Rice University And Seminary generally make around $37,863. Set against $36,730 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. The acceptance rate is 92%.

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Ozark Christian College is a great value for students pursuing a degree in bible/biblical studies, landing the #3 spot this year. Ozark Christian College is a small private not-for-profit school located in the city of Joplin. Students from in state pay about $16,000 in tuition and fees. Typical student debt for bible/biblical studies graduates is $23,500. Soon after graduation, bible/biblical studies degree recipients from Ozark Christian College generally make around $31,345. That is a strong return on a $23,500 median debt. Ozark Christian College admits about 94% of applicants.

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Bob Jones University
Greenville, SC

The strong cost-to-outcome balance at Bob Jones University earned it the #4 place for bible/biblical studies. Set in the city of Greenville, Bob Jones University is a mid-sized private not-for-profit institution. Students from in state pay about $22,892 in tuition and fees. Bible/biblical Studies graduates carry a median of $20,497 in student loans. Bible/biblical Studies graduates of Bob Jones University earn a median of $40,538 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value.

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Grace Bible College is a great value for students pursuing a degree in bible/biblical studies, landing the #5 spot this year. Located in the city of Wyoming, Grace Bible College is a small private not-for-profit university. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $17,190. Typical student debt for bible/biblical studies graduates is $27,000. Soon after graduation, bible/biblical studies degree recipients from Grace Bible College generally make around $30,263. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Roughly 99% of applicants are accepted.

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Sum Bible College And Theological Seminary landed the #6 spot for bible/biblical studies value this year. Sum Bible College And Theological Seminary is a small private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of El Dorado Hills. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $10,460. Students borrow a median of $29,299 to complete the bible/biblical studies program here. Soon after graduation, bible/biblical studies degree recipients from Sum Bible College And Theological Seminary generally make around $26,407. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Sum Bible College And Theological Seminary admits about 41% of applicants.

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Cornerstone University
Grand Rapids, MI

Cornerstone University came in at #7 for value in bible/biblical studies this year. Cornerstone University is a mid-sized private not-for-profit school located in the city of Grand Rapids. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $23,000. Typical student debt for bible/biblical studies graduates is $29,243. Soon after graduation, bible/biblical studies degree recipients from Cornerstone University generally make around $44,501. Set against $29,243 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Cornerstone University admits about 78% of applicants.

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Virginia Baptist College
Lawrenceburg, IN

Virginia Baptist College earned the #8 position for value in bible/biblical studies this year. Located in the town of Lawrenceburg, Virginia Baptist College is a small private not-for-profit university. In-state tuition and fees average $9,712. Virginia Baptist College admits about 95% of applicants.

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Lancaster Bible College came in at #9 for value in bible/biblical studies this year. Set in the suburb of Lancaster, Lancaster Bible College is a mid-sized private not-for-profit institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $29,990. Students borrow a median of $26,269 to complete the bible/biblical studies program here. Bible/biblical Studies graduates of Lancaster Bible College earn a median of $35,132 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $26,269 median debt. Lancaster Bible College admits about 56% of applicants.

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Belhaven University came in at #10 for value in bible/biblical studies this year. Set in the city of Jackson, Belhaven University is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit institution. In-state tuition and fees average $30,250. Typical student debt for bible/biblical studies graduates is $38,582. Early-career bible/biblical studies graduates make about $35,275. That is a strong return on a $38,582 median debt. Belhaven University admits about 50% of applicants.

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Moody Bible Institute earned the #11 position for value in bible/biblical studies this year. Set in the city of Chicago, Moody Bible Institute is a mid-sized private not-for-profit institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $15,786. Bible/biblical Studies graduates carry a median of $13,097 in student loans. Soon after graduation, bible/biblical studies degree recipients from Moody Bible Institute generally make around $53,860. Set against $13,097 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Roughly 83% of applicants are accepted.

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Maranatha Baptist Bible College earned the #12 position for value in bible/biblical studies this year. Located in the town of Watertown, Maranatha Baptist Bible College is a small private not-for-profit university. Students from in state pay about $21,550 in tuition and fees. Early-career bible/biblical studies graduates make about $56,298. Roughly 72% of applicants are accepted.

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Asbury Theological Seminary earned the #13 position for value in bible/biblical studies this year. Asbury Theological Seminary is a small private not-for-profit school located in the town of Wilmore. Bible/biblical Studies graduates of Asbury Theological Seminary earn a median of $44,082 early in their careers.

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Colorado Christian University earned the #14 position for value in bible/biblical studies this year. Colorado Christian University is a large private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of Lakewood. Students from in state pay about $28,846 in tuition and fees. Students borrow a median of $45,738 to complete the bible/biblical studies program here. Bible/biblical Studies graduates of Colorado Christian University earn a median of $39,189 early in their careers. Set against $45,738 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff.

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Denver Seminary
Littleton, CO

Denver Seminary landed the #15 spot for bible/biblical studies value this year. Located in the suburb of Littleton, Denver Seminary is a small private not-for-profit university. Soon after graduation, bible/biblical studies degree recipients from Denver Seminary generally make around $46,303.

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Biola University
La Mirada, CA

Biola University earned the #16 position for value in bible/biblical studies this year. Located in the suburb of La Mirada, Biola University is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit university. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $48,984. Bible/biblical Studies graduates carry a median of $27,000 in student loans. Soon after graduation, bible/biblical studies degree recipients from Biola University generally make around $50,058. That is a strong return on a $27,000 median debt. The acceptance rate is 74%.

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Liberty University
Lynchburg, VA

Liberty University came in at #17 for value in bible/biblical studies this year. Set in the city of Lynchburg, Liberty University is a very large private not-for-profit institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $16,173. Bible/biblical Studies graduates carry a median of $22,274 in student loans. Early-career bible/biblical studies graduates make about $38,739. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Liberty University admits about 99% of applicants.

Other Bible/Biblical Studies Degree Levels

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Notes and References

This ranking is produced by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 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 · 243 schools evaluated.

*Averages shown above reflect the top 11 ranked schools only.

More about our data sources and methodologies.

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