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2026 Best Value Bible/Biblical Studies Schools in New York

[Bible/Biblical Studies](/majors/theology-and-religious-vocations/biblical-studies/bible-biblical-studies/) degree programs vary widely in price and payoff across the country. The schools below stand out for delivering a strong bible/biblical studies education at a price that pays off.

For its 2026 best-value ranking, College Factual looked at 6 schools to find the best return on investment for bible/biblical studies students.

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• Best Value Bible/Biblical Studies Schools in New York

2026 Best Value Bible/Biblical Studies Schools in New York

If you want to know which schools deliver the best value for the bible/biblical studies degrees they offer, see the list below.

Best Value Bible/Biblical Studies Schools

1

Elim Bible Institute And College
Lima, NY

$9,678 In-State Tuition & Fees

$11,998 Avg Student Debt

Our analysis ranked Elim Bible Institute And College the best value for a degree in bible/biblical studies in New York. Set in the rural area of Lima, Elim Bible Institute And College is a small private not-for-profit institution. In-state tuition and fees average $9,678. Bible/biblical Studies graduates carry a median of $11,998 in student loans. Soon after graduation, bible/biblical studies degree recipients from Elim Bible Institute And College generally make around $18,339. The acceptance rate is 100%.

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Davis College
Pottersville, NY

$18,000 In-State Tuition & Fees

$27,000 Avg Student Debt

$38,450 Median Earnings (10yr)

Davis College came in at #2 on our 2026 list of the best value bible/biblical studies schools. Set in the rural area of Pottersville, Davis College is a small private not-for-profit institution. Students from in state pay about $18,000 in tuition and fees. Typical student debt for bible/biblical studies graduates is $27,000. Bible/biblical Studies graduates of Davis College earn a median of $25,743 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. The acceptance rate is 56%.

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Notes and References

This list is compiled 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 · 6 schools evaluated.

*Averages shown above reflect the top 2 ranked schools only.

• The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), a branch of the U.S. Department of Education (DOE), serves as the core of our data about colleges.
• Some other college data, including much of the graduate earnings data, comes from the U.S. Department of Education’s (College Scorecard).

More about our data sources and methodologies.