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2024 Best Missionary Studies Schools in the Southeast Region

10 Colleges in the Southeast Region
284 Missionary Studies Degrees Awarded
$23,452 Avg Early-Career Salary
Missionary Studies degree programs are on the lower end of the spectrum in terms of popularity. In fact, the major ranks #244 out of the 395 majors we look at each year. As such, your educational options may be more limited than if you were in a more popular field.

In 2024, College Factual analyzed 10 schools in order to identify the top ones for its Best Missionary Studies Schools in the Southeast Region ranking. Combined, these schools handed out 284 degrees in missionary studies to qualified students.

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Choosing a Great Missionary Studies School

Best Missionary Studies Schools in the Southeast Region The missionary studies program you select can have a big impact on your future. That's why we developed our collection of Best Schools for Missionary Studies rankings. In order to come up with a best overall ranking for missionary studies schools, we combine our degree-level rankings, weighting them by the number of degrees awarded at each level.

In order to find the schools that are the best fit for you, you may want to filter to one of the degree levels below.

Missionary Studies Rankings by Degree Level

Associate Degrees in Missionary Studies
Bachelor's Degrees in Missionary Studies
Master's Degrees in Missionary Studies
Doctor's Degrees in Missionary Studies

Since picking the right college can be one of the most important decisions of your life, we've developed the Best Missionary Studies Schools in the Southeast Region ranking, along with many other major-related rankings, to help you make that decision. You can also filter this list by location to find schools closer to you.

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Best Schools for Missionary Studies in the Southeast Region

Although we recommend filtering by degree level first, you can view the list below to see which schools give the educational experience for the missionary studies degree levels they offer.

10 Top Southeast Region Schools in Missionary Studies

1
Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
1st Most Popular In SC
54 Missionary Studies Degrees Awarded

It's hard to beat Columbia International University if you wish to pursue a degree in missionary studies. CIU is a small private not-for-profit university located in the city of Columbia. A Best Colleges rank of #158 out of 2,217 schools nationwide means CIU is a great university overall.

There were approximately 54 missionary studies students who graduated with this degree at CIU in the most recent year we have data available.

More information about a degree in missionary studies from Columbia International University

2
Johnson University crest
Johnson University
Knoxville, TN
Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
1st Most Popular In TN
20.0% Growth in Graduates

Any student pursuing a degree in missionary studies has to check out Johnson University. Johnson University is a fairly small private not-for-profit university located in the rural area of Knoxville.

There were about 30 missionary studies students who graduated with this degree at Johnson University in the most recent data year.

More information about a degree in missionary studies from Johnson University

3
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Samford University
Birmingham, AL
Bachelor's Degree Highest Degree Type
1st Most Popular In AL
28.6% Growth in Graduates

Any student who is interested in missionary studies needs to check out Samford University. Samford is a medium-sized private not-for-profit university located in the large suburb of Birmingham. A Best Colleges rank of #243 out of 2,217 schools nationwide means Samford is a great university overall.

There were about 7 missionary studies students who graduated with this degree at Samford in the most recent year we have data available.

More information about a degree in missionary studies from Samford University

4
Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
2nd Most Popular In KY

Asbury Theological Seminary is one of the best schools in the country for getting a degree in missionary studies. Located in the fringe town of Wilmore, Asbury Seminary is a private not-for-profit school with a small student population.

There were roughly 10 missionary studies students who graduated with this degree at Asbury Seminary in the most recent data year.

More information about a degree in missionary studies from Asbury Theological Seminary

4
$30,375 Median Starting Salary
$15,976 Median Student Debt

Southeastern University is one of the finest schools in the country for getting a degree in missionary studies. Located in the city of Lakeland, SEU is a private not-for-profit university with a fairly large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #426 out of 2,217 colleges nationwide means SEU is a great university overall.

Those missionary studies students who get their degree from Southeastern University receive $6,923 more than the typical missionary studies graduate.

More information about a degree in missionary studies from Southeastern University

5
Bachelor's Degree Highest Degree Type
3rd Most Popular In SC
22.2% Growth in Graduates

North Greenville is a small private not-for-profit university located in the rural area of Tigerville. This university ranks 15th out of 44 schools for overall quality in the state of South Carolina.

There were approximately 9 missionary studies students who graduated with this degree at North Greenville in the most recent year we have data available.

More information about a degree in missionary studies from North Greenville University

6
Bachelor's Degree Highest Degree Type
36.4% Growth in Graduates
$22,852 Median Starting Salary

Located in the midsize city of West Palm Beach, Palm Beach Atlantic is a private not-for-profit university with a small student population. This university ranks 39th out of 77 schools for overall quality in the state of Florida.

There were roughly 11 missionary studies students who graduated with this degree at Palm Beach Atlantic in the most recent year we have data available. After graduation, missionary studies degree recipients generally earn about $22,852 in the first five years of their career.

More information about a degree in missionary studies from Palm Beach Atlantic University

7
Bachelor's Degree Highest Degree Type
2nd Most Popular In FL
33.3% Growth in Graduates

Located in the large suburb of Kissimmee, JUFL is a private not-for-profit university with a small student population.

There were approximately 3 missionary studies students who graduated with this degree at JUFL in the most recent data year.

More information about a degree in missionary studies from Johnson University Florida

8
Bachelor's Degree Highest Degree Type

Located in the distant town of Henderson, FHU is a private not-for-profit university with a small student population. This university ranks 25th out of 45 schools for overall quality in the state of Tennessee.More information about a degree in missionary studies from Freed-Hardeman University

9
Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
2nd Most Popular In GA
70.0% Growth in Graduates

TMU is a small private not-for-profit university located in the town of Cleveland. This university ranks 62nd out of 68 colleges for overall quality in the state of Georgia.

There were approximately 10 missionary studies students who graduated with this degree at TMU in the most recent data year.

More information about a degree in missionary studies from Truett McConnell University

Best Missionary Studies Colleges by State

Explore the best missionary studies schools for a specific state in the Southeast Region .

StateCollegesDegrees Awarded
Georgia2878
Florida28211
North Carolina27943
Virginia2740
Tennessee26930
South Carolina24864
Kentucky244104
Louisiana2429
Arkansas2347
Alabama2335

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One of 7 majors within the Theology & Religious Vocations area of study, Missionary Studies has other similar majors worth exploring.

Missionary Studies Focus Areas

MajorAnnual Graduates
Missions/Missionary Studies & Missiology284

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Related MajorAnnual Graduates
Theological & Ministerial Studies5,961
Biblical Studies1,485
Pastoral Counseling & Specialized Ministries787
Religious Education266
Sacred Music242
Theology & Religious Vocations (Other)174

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