by our College Data Analytics Team
[Bible/Biblical Studies](/majors/theology-and-religious-vocations/biblical-studies/bible-biblical-studies/) programs reward a close look at where your money goes furthest. A high-value program keeps cost low while graduates go on to earn well.
To produce this 2026 ranking, College Factual evaluated 18 schools on the balance of cost and outcomes for bible/biblical studies students.
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If you want to know which schools deliver the best value for the bible/biblical studies degrees they offer, see the list below.
For return on investment in bible/biblical studies, no school beat Somerset Christian College this year. Set in the city of Newark, Somerset Christian College is a small private not-for-profit institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $25,900. Typical student debt for bible/biblical studies graduates is $24,991. Early-career bible/biblical studies graduates make about $39,150. Set against $24,991 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff.
Davis College came in at #2 on our 2026 list of the best value bible/biblical studies schools. Located in the rural area of Pottersville, Davis College is a small private not-for-profit university. In-state tuition and fees average $18,000. Typical student debt for bible/biblical studies graduates is $27,000. Soon after graduation, bible/biblical studies degree recipients from Davis College generally make around $25,743. Set against $27,000 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. The acceptance rate is 56%.
The strong cost-to-outcome balance at Lancaster Bible College earned it the #3 place for bible/biblical studies. Set in the suburb of Lancaster, Lancaster Bible College is a mid-sized private not-for-profit institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $29,990. Bible/biblical Studies graduates carry a median of $26,269 in student loans. Soon after graduation, bible/biblical studies degree recipients from Lancaster Bible College generally make around $35,132. That is a strong return on a $26,269 median debt. The acceptance rate is 56%.
Elim Bible Institute And College is a great value for students pursuing a degree in bible/biblical studies, landing the #4 spot this year. Located in the rural area of Lima, Elim Bible Institute And College is a small private not-for-profit university. In-state tuition and fees average $9,678. Students borrow a median of $11,998 to complete the bible/biblical studies program here. Bible/biblical Studies graduates of Elim Bible Institute And College earn a median of $18,339 early in their careers. Roughly 100% of applicants are accepted.
A rank of #5 makes Philadelphia Biblical University Langhorne one of the best values for bible/biblical studies. Located in the suburb of Langhorne, Philadelphia Biblical University Langhorne is a small private not-for-profit university. Students from in state pay about $33,659 in tuition and fees. Typical student debt for bible/biblical studies graduates is $28,212. Early-career bible/biblical studies graduates make about $40,120. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Roughly 88% of applicants are accepted.
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The ranking above is published by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2026 edition. The methodology weighs the cost of a degree against the earnings graduates go on to achieve, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).
Ranking method: College Major Best Value · 18 schools evaluated.
*Averages shown above reflect the top 4 ranked schools only.
More about our data sources and methodologies.