by our College Data Analytics Team
[Biblical Studies](/majors/theology-and-religious-vocations/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.
College Factual analyzed 4 schools to build this 2026 ranking of the best value biblical studies schools.
What’s on this page:
If you want to know which schools deliver the best value for the biblical studies degrees they offer, see the list below.
Belhaven University earned the #1 spot for value among biblical studies schools in Mississippi. Set in the city of Jackson, Belhaven University is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit institution. Students from in state pay about $30,250 in tuition and fees. Typical student debt for biblical studies graduates is $38,582. Early-career biblical studies graduates make about $35,275. Set against $38,582 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Roughly 50% of applicants are accepted.
This ranking is produced 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 · 4 schools evaluated.
*Averages shown above reflect the top 1 ranked schools only.
More about our data sources and methodologies.