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/theology-and-religious-vocations-other/) programs reward a close look at where your money goes furthest. The schools below stand out for delivering a strong theology & religious vocations (other) education at a price that pays off.
College Factual analyzed 17 schools to build this 2026 ranking of the best value theology & religious vocations (other) schools.
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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
Abilene Christian University tops our 2026 list of the best value theology & religious vocations (other) schools in the Southwest Region. Abilene Christian University is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit school located in the city of Abilene. Students from in state pay about $44,200 in tuition and fees. 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. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Roughly 66% of applicants are accepted.
Kings University came in at #2 on our 2026 list of the best value theology & religious vocations (other) schools. Set in the suburb of Southlake, Kings University is a small private not-for-profit institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $12,480. Students borrow a median of $48,998 to complete the theology & religious vocations (other) program here. Theology & Religious Vocations (Other) graduates of Kings University earn a median of $40,888 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Roughly 61% of applicants are accepted.
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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).
More about our data sources and methodologies.