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2026 Best Value Theology Schools in Oregon

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

College Factual analyzed 6 schools to build this 2026 ranking of the best value theology schools.

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• Best Value Theology Schools in Oregon

2026 Best Value Theology Schools in Oregon

Below are the schools that deliver the strongest value in theology, balancing cost against outcomes.

Best Value Theology Schools

1

Corban University
Salem, OR

$37,963 In-State Tuition & Fees

$24,318 Avg Student Debt

$48,917 Median Earnings (10yr)

Leading the list is Corban University, our #1 best value for theology in Oregon. Corban University is a small private not-for-profit school located in the city of Salem. In-state tuition and fees average $37,963. Typical student debt for theology graduates is $24,318. Theology graduates of Corban University earn a median of $41,194 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. The acceptance rate is 94%.

2

George Fox University
Newberg, OR

$41,320 In-State Tuition & Fees

$25,324 Avg Student Debt

$59,761 Median Earnings (10yr)

A rank of #2 makes George Fox University one of the best values for theology. Set in the town of Newberg, George Fox University is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit institution. Students from in state pay about $41,320 in tuition and fees. Typical student debt for theology graduates is $25,324. Soon after graduation, theology degree recipients from George Fox University generally make around $39,270. Set against $25,324 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. The acceptance rate is 94%.

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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 · 6 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.