2026 Best Value Theology & Religious Vocations (Other) Schools in the Southwest Region
[Theology & Religious Vocations (Other)](/majors/theology-and-religious-vocations/other-theology-religious-vocations/) programs reward a close look at where your money goes furthest. The best values balance affordable tuition against strong post-graduation earnings.
To produce this 2026 ranking, College Factual evaluated 17 schools on the balance of cost and outcomes for theology & religious vocations (other) students.
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2026 Best Value Theology & Religious Vocations (Other) Schools in the Southwest Region
Below are the schools that deliver the strongest value in theology & religious vocations (other), balancing cost against outcomes.
Best Value Theology & Religious Vocations (Other) Schools
Our analysis ranked Abilene Christian University the best value for a degree in theology & religious vocations (other) in the Southwest Region. Located in the city of Abilene, Abilene Christian University is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit university. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $44,200. Students borrow a median of $23,250 to complete the theology & religious vocations (other) program here. Theology & Religious Vocations (Other) graduates of Abilene Christian University earn a median of $56,463 early in their careers. Set against $23,250 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Abilene Christian University admits about 66% of applicants.
Students looking for strong value in theology & religious vocations (other) will find it at Kings University, which ranked #2. Kings University is a small private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of Southlake. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $12,480. Theology & Religious Vocations (Other) graduates carry a median of $48,998 in student loans. Soon after graduation, theology & religious vocations (other) degree recipients from Kings University generally make around $40,888. Set against $48,998 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. The acceptance rate is 61%.
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Notes and References
The ranking above is published 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 · 17 schools evaluated.
*Averages shown above reflect the top 4 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).
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