Best Christian colleges for economics
Christian colleges that offer a bachelor’s in economics, ranked by Compass Score.
Best Christian colleges for economics38 schools
38 schools qualify, ranked by the Compass Score. The top 25 are shown.
How this list is made
- Christian undergraduate colleges on the Compass. Seminaries and graduate-only schools are not counted.
- Offers a bachelor’s program in economics, from the College Scorecard field-of-study data (credential level 3).
- Each school needs a complete Compass Score, so every row shows a rating.
- Ordered by Compass Score, highest first. Schools with the same score share a rank.
Updated Oct. 20, 2026. Methodology. Spot an error? Send a correction.
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Wheaton College
Wheaton, IL · Private nonprofitHonor Roll- Bachelor’s program in economics
- Chapel 3+ times a week
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Harding University
Searcy, AR · Private nonprofit- Bachelor’s program in economics
- Chapel 3+ times a week
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Azusa Pacific University
Azusa, CA · Private nonprofitHonor Roll- Bachelor’s program in economics
- Chapel 3+ times a week
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Point Loma Nazarene University
San Diego, CA · Private nonprofitHonor Roll- Bachelor’s program in economics
- Chapel 3+ times a week
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Belmont University
Nashville, TN · Private nonprofitHonor Roll- Bachelor’s program in economics
- Chapel 3+ times a week
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Bethel University
Saint Paul, MN · Private nonprofit- Bachelor’s program in economics
- Chapel twice a week
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Covenant College
Lookout Mountain, GA · Private nonprofit- Bachelor’s program in economics
- Chapel 3+ times a week
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George Fox University
Newberg, OR · Private nonprofitHonor Roll- Bachelor’s program in economics
- Chapel 3+ times a week
- 10Tie
Messiah University
Mechanicsburg, PA · Private nonprofit- Bachelor’s program in economics
- Chapel twice a week
- 10Tie
North Central University
Minneapolis, MN · Private nonprofit- Bachelor’s program in economics
- Chapel 3+ times a week
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Concordia University-Wisconsin
Mequon, WI · Private nonprofit- Bachelor’s program in economics
- Chapel 3+ times a week
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Houghton University
Houghton, NY · Private nonprofit- Bachelor’s program in economics
- Chapel twice a week
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La Sierra University
Riverside, CA · Private nonprofit- Bachelor’s program in economics
- Chapel once a week
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Calvin University
Grand Rapids, MI · Private nonprofit- Bachelor’s program in economics
- Chapel 3+ times a week
- 17
Gardner-Webb University
Boiling Springs, NC · Private nonprofitHonor Roll- Bachelor’s program in economics
- Chapel once a week
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Northwestern College
Orange City, IA · Private nonprofit- Bachelor’s program in economics
- Chapel 3+ times a week
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Cornerstone University
Grand Rapids, MI · Private nonprofit- Bachelor’s program in economics
- Chapel 3+ times a week
- 20
Olivet Nazarene University
Bourbonnais, IL · Private nonprofit- Bachelor’s program in economics
- Chapel twice a week
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Pepperdine University
Malibu, CA · Private nonprofit- Bachelor’s program in economics
- Chapel once a week
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Hillsdale College
Hillsdale, MI · Private nonprofit- Bachelor’s program in economics
- Chapel 3+ times a week
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Colorado Christian University
Lakewood, CO · Private nonprofit- Bachelor’s program in economics
- Chapel twice a week
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Bethel University
Mishawaka, IN · Private nonprofit- Bachelor’s program in economics
- Chapel twice a week
Compare cost and outcomes
| School | Net price a year | Median debt | Earnings 10 years out | Graduation rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wheaton College | $26,975 | $23,250 | $63,756 | 85% |
| Harding University | $22,130 | $26,500 | $52,876 | 69% |
| Azusa Pacific University | $22,212 | $23,219 | $66,677 | 62% |
| Point Loma Nazarene University | $38,729 | $22,990 | $63,998 | 77% |
| Belmont University | $33,147 | $20,500 | $55,930 | 71% |
| Bethel University | $28,556 | $21,500 | $63,764 | 71% |
| Covenant College | $26,265 | $22,500 | $50,412 | 71% |
| Gordon College | $24,883 | $26,250 | $52,119 | 69% |
| George Fox University | $31,679 | $24,250 | $59,761 | 72% |
| Messiah University | $26,502 | $25,621 | $54,064 | 75% |
| North Central University | $25,817 | $23,200 | $45,064 | 66% |
| Union University | $27,171 | $20,714 | $53,990 | 66% |
| Concordia University-Wisconsin | $36,201 | $25,750 | $56,075 | 68% |
| Houghton University | $20,519 | $25,250 | $46,721 | 65% |
| La Sierra University | $45,566 | $27,000 | $61,824 | 60% |
| Calvin University | $22,992 | $23,250 | $58,375 | 74% |
| Gardner-Webb University | $17,674 | $24,222 | $48,039 | 55% |
| Northwestern College | $25,907 | $23,249 | $49,802 | 66% |
| Cornerstone University | $20,301 | $25,000 | $47,314 | 62% |
| Olivet Nazarene University | $20,729 | $25,000 | $53,213 | 61% |
| Pepperdine University | $58,098 | $23,510 | $82,939 | 83% |
| Hillsdale College | — | — | — | 90% |
| Ashland University | $21,988 | $25,000 | $52,928 | 61% |
| Colorado Christian University | $29,500 | $28,312 | $50,416 | 64% |
| Bethel University | $18,610 | $25,000 | $48,860 | 53% |
Net price is the average yearly cost after grants. Federal data (College Scorecard). “—” means the school reports no figure.