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2026 Best Value Theological & Ministerial Studies Schools in Georgia
Below are the schools that deliver the strongest value in theological & ministerial studies, balancing cost against outcomes.
Best Value Theological & Ministerial Studies Schools
Leading the list is Luther Rice University And Seminary, our #1 best value for theological & ministerial studies in Georgia. Luther Rice University And Seminary is a small private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of Lithonia. Students from in state pay about $11,320 in tuition and fees. Students borrow a median of $36,730 to complete the theological & ministerial studies program here. Soon after graduation, theological & ministerial studies degree recipients from Luther Rice University And Seminary generally make around $58,008. Set against $36,730 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Roughly 92% of applicants are accepted.
Brewton Parker College came in at #2 on our 2026 list of the best value theological & ministerial studies schools. Brewton Parker College is a small private not-for-profit school located in the rural area of Mount Vernon. Students from in state pay about $20,120 in tuition and fees. Ten years after enrolling, students earn a median of $42,009. Brewton Parker College admits about 96% of applicants.
Mercer University came in at #3 on our 2026 list of the best value theological & ministerial studies schools. Located in the city of Macon, Mercer University is a large private not-for-profit university. Students from in state pay about $31,565 in tuition and fees. Typical student debt for theological & ministerial studies graduates is $32,463. Theological & Ministerial Studies graduates of Mercer University earn a median of $42,866 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $32,463 median debt. Roughly 69% of applicants are accepted.
Students looking for strong value in theological & ministerial studies will find it at Emory University, which ranked #4. Located in the city of Atlanta, Emory University is a large private not-for-profit university. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $64,280. Students borrow a median of $19,431 to complete the theological & ministerial studies program here. Theological & Ministerial Studies graduates of Emory University earn a median of $74,348 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $19,431 median debt. The acceptance rate is 11%.
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 · 11 schools evaluated.
*Averages shown above reflect the top 1 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.
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[Theological & Ministerial Studies](/majors/theology-and-religious-vocations/theological-ministerial-studies/) is a field worth comparing on the balance of cost and outcomes. The schools below stand out for delivering a strong theological & ministerial studies education at a price that pays off.
