Ranking

Best Theological and Ministerial Studies Colleges in South Carolina 2026

Erskine College leads this ROI ranking with a B value grade and a 8.09 ROI score. EduGradify ranks 9 colleges here by earnings against net price.

9 South Carolina colleges offering Theological and Ministerial Studies, ranked by EduGradify value grade.

Schools ranked: 9
Cheapest net price: $10,972
Top earnings 10y: $53,459
Public / Private: 0 / 9

Erskine College

Due West, SC · Private Non-Profit

ROI score: 8.09
Net price: $16,525
Earnings 10y: $53,459
Acceptance: 62.7%

Allen University

Columbia, SC · Private Non-Profit

ROI score: 6.95
Net price: $10,972
Earnings 10y: $30,497
Acceptance: 72.5%

Bob Jones University

Greenville, SC · Private Non-Profit

ROI score: 6.66
Net price: $16,641
Earnings 10y: $44,354
Acceptance: Open / not reported

Voorhees University

Denmark, SC · Private Non-Profit

ROI score: 6.63
Net price: $13,335
Earnings 10y: $35,339
Acceptance: Open / not reported

Charleston Southern University

Charleston, SC · Private Non-Profit

ROI score: 5.30
Net price: $21,666
Earnings 10y: $45,898
Acceptance: 96.5%

North Greenville University

Tigerville, SC · Private Non-Profit

ROI score: 5.11
Net price: $21,063
Earnings 10y: $43,035
Acceptance: 66.7%

Anderson University

Anderson, SC · Private Non-Profit

ROI score: 4.47
Net price: $23,544
Earnings 10y: $42,101
Acceptance: 54.7%

Columbia International University

Columbia, SC · Private Non-Profit

ROI score: 3.74
Net price: $26,036
Earnings 10y: $38,951
Acceptance: 94.5%

Morris College

Sumter, SC · Private Non-Profit

ROI score: 3.72
Net price: $20,555
Earnings 10y: $30,614
Acceptance: Open / not reported

How we picked this list

This list starts with South Carolina schools with positive Theological and Ministerial Studies program-share evidence, then sorts by EduGradify's school-wide ROI proxy: ten-year median earnings weighed against average net price. The set's average EduGradify ROI score is 5.63 (0 public, 9 private).

Source transparency: every figure comes from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard public data set. See our full methodology for the ROI formula, value grade rules and missing-data handling.

FAQ

Who leads this ranking?

Erskine College in Due West, SC tops this ranking. EduGradify value grade is B.

How does EduGradify pick this list?

We rank this set by roi score using the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard — see our methodology for the full formula. No paid placements, no surveys.

How many South Carolina colleges are in this list?

9 South Carolina colleges qualified for this ranking based on available federal data.

What does net price mean here?

Net price is what students actually pay after grants and scholarships — not the sticker price. It is reported by each college to the U.S. Department of Education.

Can I use this ranking as a final college decision?

Use it as a shortlist, not a final decision. The ranking compares school-wide federal data; you should still confirm program fit, aid letters, graduation path, transfer policies and current costs with each college.