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2026 Best Value Other Theological & Ministerial Studies Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region

[Other Theological & Ministerial Studies](/majors/theology-and-religious-vocations/theological-ministerial-studies/theological-and-ministerial-studies-other/) degree programs vary widely in price and payoff across the country. A high-value program keeps cost low while graduates go on to earn well.

College Factual analyzed 16 schools to build this 2026 ranking of the best value other theological & ministerial studies schools.

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• Best Value Other Theological & Ministerial Studies Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region

2026 Best Value Other Theological & Ministerial Studies Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region

Below are the schools that deliver the strongest value in other theological & ministerial studies, balancing cost against outcomes.

Best Value Other Theological & Ministerial Studies Schools

1

Mesivta Torah Vodaath Rabbinical Seminary
Brooklyn, NY

$15,200 In-State Tuition & Fees

50% 6-Year Grad Rate

Our analysis ranked Mesivta Torah Vodaath Rabbinical Seminary the best value for a degree in other theological & ministerial studies in the Middle Atlantic Region. Located in the city of Brooklyn, Mesivta Torah Vodaath Rabbinical Seminary is a small private not-for-profit university. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $15,200. Early-career other theological & ministerial studies graduates make about $15,903. Roughly 80% of applicants are accepted.

2

Lancaster Bible College
Lancaster, PA

$29,990 In-State Tuition & Fees

$28,507 Avg Student Debt

$44,096 Median Earnings (10yr)

Students looking for strong value in other theological & ministerial studies will find it at Lancaster Bible College, which ranked #2. Set in the suburb of Lancaster, Lancaster Bible College is a mid-sized private not-for-profit institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $29,990. Typical student debt for other theological & ministerial studies graduates is $28,507. Other Theological & Ministerial Studies graduates of Lancaster Bible College earn a median of $35,130 early in their careers. Set against $28,507 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. The acceptance rate is 56%.

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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 · 16 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.