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2026 Best Value Theological & Ministerial Studies Schools in the Rocky Mountains Region

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

For its 2026 best-value ranking, College Factual looked at 8 schools to find the best return on investment for theological & ministerial studies students.

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• Best Value Theological & Ministerial Studies Schools in the Rocky Mountains Region

2026 Best Value Theological & Ministerial Studies Schools in the Rocky Mountains Region

If you want to know which schools deliver the best value for the theological & ministerial studies degrees they offer, see the list below.

Best Value Theological & Ministerial Studies Schools

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Colorado Christian University
Lakewood, CO

$28,846 In-State Tuition & Fees

$36,092 Avg Student Debt

$50,416 Median Earnings (10yr)

Leading the list is Colorado Christian University, our #1 best value for theological & ministerial studies in the Rocky Mountains Region. Set in the suburb of Lakewood, Colorado Christian University is a large private not-for-profit institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $28,846. Students borrow a median of $36,092 to complete the theological & ministerial studies program here. Theological & Ministerial Studies graduates of Colorado Christian University earn a median of $47,333 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value.

2

Northwest Nazarene University
Nampa, ID

$40,824 In-State Tuition & Fees

$27,562 Avg Student Debt

$51,719 Median Earnings (10yr)

A rank of #2 makes Northwest Nazarene University one of the best values for theological & ministerial studies. Northwest Nazarene University is a large private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of Nampa. In-state tuition and fees average $40,824. Theological & Ministerial Studies graduates carry a median of $27,562 in student loans. Early-career theological & ministerial studies graduates make about $50,033. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Roughly 65% of applicants are accepted.

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Notes and References

The ranking above is published 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 · 8 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.