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[Missions/Missionary Studies & Missiology](/majors/theology-and-religious-vocations/missionary-studies/missions-missionary-studies-and-missiology/) programs reward a close look at where your money goes furthest. The best values balance affordable tuition against strong post-graduation earnings.
To produce this 2027 ranking, College Factual evaluated 12 schools on the balance of cost and outcomes for missions/missionary studies & missiology students.
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The missions/missionary studies & missiology program you select can have a big impact on your finances and your future. To help, we created our Best Value Missions/Missionary Studies & Missiology Schools ranking. We score each school on the balance of tuition, student debt, and post-graduation earnings to surface the best value.
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Below are the schools that deliver the strongest value in missions/missionary studies & missiology, balancing cost against outcomes.
Our analysis ranked New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary the best value for a degree in missions/missionary studies & missiology in the United States. Set in the city of New Orleans, New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary is a mid-sized private not-for-profit institution. In-state tuition and fees average $12,368.
Students looking for strong value in missions/missionary studies & missiology will find it at Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary, which ranked #2. Located in the suburb of Wake Forest, Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary is a mid-sized private not-for-profit university. In-state tuition and fees average $11,318. Early-career missions/missionary studies & missiology graduates make about $54,863. Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary admits about 75% of applicants.
Students looking for strong value in missions/missionary studies & missiology will find it at University Of Great Falls, which ranked #3. Located in the city of Great Falls, University Of Great Falls is a small private not-for-profit university. Students from in state pay about $30,448 in tuition and fees. Missions/missionary Studies & Missiology graduates carry a median of $23,847 in student loans. Missions/missionary Studies & Missiology graduates of University Of Great Falls earn a median of $104,670 early in their careers. Set against $23,847 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. The acceptance rate is 50%.
Students looking for strong value in missions/missionary studies & missiology will find it at Regent University, which ranked #4. Set in the city of Virginia Beach, Regent University is a large private not-for-profit institution. In-state tuition and fees average $21,650. Missions/missionary Studies & Missiology graduates carry a median of $29,451 in student loans. Missions/missionary Studies & Missiology graduates of Regent University earn a median of $50,406 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $29,451 median debt. The acceptance rate is 38%.
A rank of #5 makes Moody Bible Institute one of the best values for missions/missionary studies & missiology. Moody Bible Institute is a mid-sized private not-for-profit school located in the city of Chicago. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $15,786. Typical student debt for missions/missionary studies & missiology graduates is $15,000. Soon after graduation, missions/missionary studies & missiology degree recipients from Moody Bible Institute generally make around $26,236. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. The acceptance rate is 83%.
Word Of Life Bible Institute landed the #6 spot for missions/missionary studies & missiology value this year. Located in the rural area of Pottersville, Word Of Life Bible Institute is a small private not-for-profit university. Students from in state pay about $11,500 in tuition and fees. Students borrow a median of $12,000 to complete the missions/missionary studies & missiology program here. Soon after graduation, missions/missionary studies & missiology degree recipients from Word Of Life Bible Institute generally make around $20,638. That is a strong return on a $12,000 median debt.
Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary ranked #7 on our 2027 list of the best value missions/missionary studies & missiology schools. Located in the city of Kansas City, Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit university. Students from in state pay about $11,530 in tuition and fees. Students borrow a median of $7,733 to complete the missions/missionary studies & missiology program here. Soon after graduation, missions/missionary studies & missiology degree recipients from Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary generally make around $39,368. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. The acceptance rate is 96%.
Columbia International University earned the #8 position for value in missions/missionary studies & missiology this year. Set in the city of Columbia, Columbia International University is a mid-sized private not-for-profit institution. In-state tuition and fees average $27,900. Typical student debt for missions/missionary studies & missiology graduates is $21,667. Missions/missionary Studies & Missiology graduates of Columbia International University earn a median of $32,296 early in their careers. Set against $21,667 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. The acceptance rate is 94%.
Wheaton College Illinois placed #9 among the best values for missions/missionary studies & missiology. Set in the suburb of Wheaton, Wheaton College Illinois is a mid-sized private not-for-profit institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $45,546. Typical student debt for missions/missionary studies & missiology graduates is $23,292. Missions/missionary Studies & Missiology graduates of Wheaton College Illinois earn a median of $43,654 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Roughly 87% of applicants are accepted.
Southeastern University came in at #10 for value in missions/missionary studies & missiology this year. Set in the city of Lakeland, Southeastern University is a large private not-for-profit institution. Students from in state pay about $32,950 in tuition and fees. Missions/missionary Studies & Missiology graduates carry a median of $19,510 in student loans. Early-career missions/missionary studies & missiology graduates make about $30,938. Set against $19,510 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Roughly 53% of applicants are accepted.
Samford University landed the #11 spot for missions/missionary studies & missiology value this year. Located in the suburb of Birmingham, Samford University is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit university. In-state tuition and fees average $40,150. Missions/missionary Studies & Missiology graduates carry a median of $21,039 in student loans. Soon after graduation, missions/missionary studies & missiology degree recipients from Samford University generally make around $64,132. Set against $21,039 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. The acceptance rate is 82%.
Bethany Global University ranked #12 on our 2027 list of the best value missions/missionary studies & missiology schools. Located in the city of Bloomington, Bethany Global University is a small private not-for-profit university. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $11,000. Students borrow a median of $13,276 to complete the missions/missionary studies & missiology program here. Missions/missionary Studies & Missiology graduates of Bethany Global University earn a median of $19,456 early in their careers. Bethany Global University admits about 93% of applicants.
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This list is compiled by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2027 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 · 12 schools evaluated.
*Averages shown above reflect the top 12 ranked schools only.
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