by our College Data Analytics Team
[Theology](/majors/theology-and-religious-vocations/theological-ministerial-studies/theology/) programs reward a close look at where your money goes furthest. The schools below stand out for delivering a strong theology education at a price that pays off.
For its 2026 best-value ranking, College Factual looked at 7 schools to find the best return on investment for theology students.
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If you want to know which schools deliver the best value for the theology degrees they offer, see the list below.
Oral Roberts University tops our 2026 list of the best value theology schools in Oklahoma. Located in the city of Tulsa, Oral Roberts University is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit university. Students from in state pay about $35,470 in tuition and fees. Typical student debt for theology graduates is $30,750. Early-career theology graduates make about $34,577. That is a strong return on a $30,750 median debt. Oral Roberts University admits about 99% of applicants.
This ranking is produced 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 · 7 schools evaluated.
*Averages shown above reflect the top 1 ranked schools only.
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