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2027 Best Value Missions/Missionary Studies & Missiology Schools in the The Plains States Region

[Missions/Missionary Studies & Missiology](/majors/theology-and-religious-vocations/missionary-studies/missions-missionary-studies-and-missiology/) is a field worth comparing on the balance of cost and outcomes. A high-value program keeps cost low while graduates go on to earn well.

To produce this 2027 ranking, College Factual evaluated 2 schools on the balance of cost and outcomes for missions/missionary studies & missiology students.

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• Best Value Missions/Missionary Studies & Missiology Schools in the The Plains States Region

2027 Best Value Missions/Missionary Studies & Missiology Schools in the The Plains States Region

Below are the schools that deliver the strongest value in missions/missionary studies & missiology, balancing cost against outcomes.

Best Value Missions/Missionary Studies & Missiology Schools

1

Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary
Kansas City, MO

$11,530 In-State Tuition & Fees

$7,733 Avg Student Debt

$50,535 Median Earnings (10yr)

Leading the list is Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary, our #1 best value for missions/missionary studies & missiology in the The Plains States Region. Set in the city of Kansas City, Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit institution. In-state tuition and fees average $11,530. Missions/missionary Studies & Missiology graduates carry a median of $7,733 in student loans. Missions/missionary Studies & Missiology graduates of Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary earn a median of $39,368 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary admits about 96% of applicants.

2

Bethany Global University
Bloomington, MN

$11,000 In-State Tuition & Fees

$13,276 Avg Student Debt

28% 6-Year Grad Rate

Bethany Global University is a great value for students pursuing a degree in missions/missionary studies & missiology, landing the #2 spot this year. Located in the city of Bloomington, Bethany Global University is a small private not-for-profit university. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $11,000. Missions/missionary Studies & Missiology graduates carry a median of $13,276 in student loans. Missions/missionary Studies & Missiology graduates of Bethany Global University earn a median of $19,456 early in their careers. Roughly 93% of applicants are accepted.

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Notes and References

This ranking is produced by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2027 edition. Schools are scored on the balance of cost (tuition and student debt) against student outcomes (post-graduation earnings) — a measure of return on investment, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).

Ranking method: College Major Best Value · 2 schools evaluated.

*Averages shown above reflect the top 2 ranked schools only.

• The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), a branch of the U.S. Department of Education (DOE), serves as the core of our data about colleges.
• Some other college data, including much of the graduate earnings data, comes from the U.S. Department of Education’s (College Scorecard).

More about our data sources and methodologies.