by our College Data Analytics Team
[Value](/majors/theology-and-religious-vocations/religious-institution-administration-and-law/) programs reward a close look at where your money goes furthest. The schools below stand out for delivering a strong value education at a price that pays off.
College Factual analyzed 2 schools to build this 2026 ranking of the best value value schools.
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If you want to know which schools deliver the best value for the value degrees they offer, see the list below.
Central Christian College Of The Bible earned the #1 spot for value among value schools in Missouri. Central Christian College Of The Bible is a small private not-for-profit school located in the town of Moberly. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $12,200. Value graduates carry a median of $26,000 in student loans. Ten years after enrolling, students earn a median of $34,675. Set against $26,000 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff.
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 · 2 schools evaluated.
*Averages shown above reflect the top 1 ranked schools only.
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