2026 Best Value Other Theological & Ministerial Studies Schools in the Southwest Region
[Other Theological & Ministerial Studies](/majors/theology-and-religious-vocations/theological-ministerial-studies/theological-and-ministerial-studies-other/) programs reward a close look at where your money goes furthest. The schools below stand out for delivering a strong other theological & ministerial studies education at a price that pays off.
College Factual analyzed 16 schools to build this 2026 ranking of the best value other theological & ministerial studies schools.
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2026 Best Value Other Theological & Ministerial Studies Schools in the Southwest Region
If you want to know which schools deliver the best value for the other theological & ministerial studies degrees they offer, see the list below.
Best Value Other Theological & Ministerial Studies Schools
Leading the list is Mid America Christian University, our #1 best value for other theological & ministerial studies in the Southwest Region. Located in the city of Oklahoma City, Mid America Christian University is a mid-sized private not-for-profit university. In-state tuition and fees average $21,294. Students borrow a median of $41,422 to complete the other theological & ministerial studies program here. Early-career other theological & ministerial studies graduates make about $27,391. That is a strong return on a $41,422 median debt. The acceptance rate is 92%.
Southwestern Assemblies Of God University came in at #2 on our 2026 list of the best value other theological & ministerial studies schools. Set in the suburb of Waxahachie, Southwestern Assemblies Of God University is a mid-sized private not-for-profit institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $25,064. Typical student debt for other theological & ministerial studies graduates is $28,248. Early-career other theological & ministerial studies graduates make about $47,762. Set against $28,248 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. The acceptance rate is 89%.
Oral Roberts University came in at #3 on our 2026 list of the best value other theological & ministerial studies schools. Set in the city of Tulsa, Oral Roberts University is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $35,470. Students borrow a median of $30,750 to complete the other theological & ministerial studies program here. Soon after graduation, other theological & ministerial studies degree recipients from Oral Roberts University generally make around $34,577. Set against $30,750 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Roughly 99% of applicants are accepted.
A rank of #4 makes Kings University one of the best values for other theological & ministerial studies. Set in the suburb of Southlake, Kings University is a small private not-for-profit institution. Students from in state pay about $12,480 in tuition and fees. Typical student debt for other theological & ministerial studies graduates is $48,998. Soon after graduation, other theological & ministerial studies degree recipients from Kings University generally make around $41,066. That is a strong return on a $48,998 median debt. Roughly 61% of applicants are accepted.
A rank of #5 makes Baylor University one of the best values for other theological & ministerial studies. Set in the city of Waco, Baylor University is a very large private not-for-profit institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $58,100. Other Theological & Ministerial Studies graduates carry a median of $23,928 in student loans. Other Theological & Ministerial Studies graduates of Baylor University earn a median of $44,601 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Baylor University admits about 51% of applicants.
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Notes and References
This ranking is produced 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 · 16 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).
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