Ranking
Best Theological and Ministerial Studies Colleges in Texas 2026
20 Texas colleges offering Theological and Ministerial Studies, ranked by EduGradify value grade.
- Schools ranked
- 20
- Cheapest net price
- $10,964
- Top earnings 10y
- $78,354
- Public / Private
- 0 / 20
Baptist University of the Americas
B- ROI score
- 8.60
- Net price
- $10,964
- Earnings 10y
- $37,709
- Acceptance
- Open / not reported
University of St Thomas
B- ROI score
- 7.65
- Net price
- $19,359
- Earnings 10y
- $59,224
- Acceptance
- 89.9%
The King's University
C- ROI score
- 7.33
- Net price
- $14,140
- Earnings 10y
- $41,471
- Acceptance
- 60.6%
Hardin-Simmons University
C- ROI score
- 7.00
- Net price
- $19,555
- Earnings 10y
- $54,771
- Acceptance
- 90%
Houston Christian University
C- ROI score
- 6.78
- Net price
- $20,629
- Earnings 10y
- $55,933
- Acceptance
- 84.4%
St. Mary's University
C- ROI score
- 6.73
- Net price
- $21,145
- Earnings 10y
- $56,955
- Acceptance
- 97.8%
University of Dallas
C- ROI score
- 6.44
- Net price
- $22,610
- Earnings 10y
- $58,285
- Acceptance
- 53.4%
Southwestern Adventist University
C- ROI score
- 5.81
- Net price
- $22,778
- Earnings 10y
- $52,946
- Acceptance
- 78.4%
Saint Edward's University
C- ROI score
- 5.75
- Net price
- $25,578
- Earnings 10y
- $58,826
- Acceptance
- 81.4%
East Texas Baptist University
C- ROI score
- 5.52
- Net price
- $23,911
- Earnings 10y
- $52,788
- Acceptance
- 57.8%
Lubbock Christian University
C- ROI score
- 5.50
- Net price
- $24,456
- Earnings 10y
- $53,787
- Acceptance
- 73.1%
Texas Lutheran University
C- ROI score
- 5.46
- Net price
- $24,654
- Earnings 10y
- $53,863
- Acceptance
- 95.7%
Nelson University
D- ROI score
- 5.34
- Net price
- $21,662
- Earnings 10y
- $46,238
- Acceptance
- 89%
Abilene Christian University
D- ROI score
- 5.32
- Net price
- $26,182
- Earnings 10y
- $55,736
- Acceptance
- 66%
Howard Payne University
D- ROI score
- 5.12
- Net price
- $23,627
- Earnings 10y
- $48,376
- Acceptance
- 67.4%
LeTourneau University
D- ROI score
- 5.07
- Net price
- $28,185
- Earnings 10y
- $57,103
- Acceptance
- 38%
Criswell College
D- ROI score
- 4.99
- Net price
- $21,630
- Earnings 10y
- $43,185
- Acceptance
- 100%
Dallas Baptist University
D- ROI score
- 4.98
- Net price
- $28,516
- Earnings 10y
- $56,807
- Acceptance
- 88.8%
Southern Methodist University
D- ROI score
- 4.79
- Net price
- $40,892
- Earnings 10y
- $78,354
- Acceptance
- 63.4%
Baylor University
D- ROI score
- 4.00
- Net price
- $41,104
- Earnings 10y
- $65,793
- Acceptance
- 51.3%
How we picked this list
This list starts with Texas 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 5.91 (0 public, 20 private).
Every figure comes from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. See our full methodology for the formulas.
FAQ
Who leads this ranking?
Baptist University of the Americas in San Antonio, TX 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 Texas colleges are in this list?
20 Texas 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.