by our College Data Analytics TeamIn 2024, College Factual analyzed 7 schools in order to identify the top ones for its Best Missionary Studies Doctor's Degree Schools ranking. Combined, these schools handed out 104 doctor's degrees in missionary studies to qualified students.
What's on this page: * Our Methodology
The missionary studies doctor's degree program you select can have a big impact on your future. This section explores some of the factors we include in our ranking and how much they vary depending on the school you select. When choosing a school we recommend considering some of the following factors:
A school that excels in educating for a particular major and degree level must be a great school overall as well. To take this into account we consider a college's overall Best Colleges for a Doctor's Degree ranking which itself looks at a collection of different factors like degree completion, educational resources, student body caliber and post-graduation earnings for the school as a whole.
To determine the overall quality of a graduate school, one factor we look at is the average early-career salary of those receiving their doctor's degree from the school. After all, your doctor's degree won't mean much if it doesn't help you find a job that will help you earn a living.
The metrics below are just some of the other metrics that we use to determine our rankings.
Our full ranking methodology documents in more detail how we consider these factors to identify the best colleges for missionary studies students working on their doctor's degree.
The missionary studies school you choose to invest your time and money in matters. To help you make the decision that is right for you, we've developed a number of major-specific rankings, including this list of the Best Missionary Studies Doctor's Degree Schools.
Learn about the top ranked colleges and universities for missionary studies students seeking a a doctor's degree.
Fuller Theological Seminary is one of the best schools in the country for getting a doctor's degree in missionary studies. Fuller is a small private not-for-profit school located in the medium-sized city of Pasadena.More information about a doctorate in missionary studies from Fuller Theological Seminary
Columbia International University is one of the best schools in the country for getting a doctor's degree in missionary studies. CIU is a small private not-for-profit university located in the medium-sized city of Columbia.More information about a doctorate in missionary studies from Columbia International University
Grace College and Theological Seminary is one of the best schools in the United States for getting a doctor's degree in missionary studies. Located in the town of Winona Lake, Grace College is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.More information about a doctorate in missionary studies from Grace College and Theological Seminary
It is hard to beat Trinity International University - Illinois if you want to pursue a doctor's degree in missionary studies. Located in the suburb of Deerfield, TIU Illinois is a private not-for-profit university with a small student population.More information about a doctorate in missionary studies from Trinity International University - Illinois
Located in the fringe town of Wilmore, Asbury Seminary is a private not-for-profit school with a small student population.More information about a doctorate in missionary studies from Asbury Theological Seminary
Located in the midsize city of Springfield, Evangel is a private not-for-profit university with a small student population.More information about a doctorate in missionary studies from Evangel University
Located in the city of Portland, Western Seminary-San Jose is a private not-for-profit school with a fairly small student population.More information about a doctorate in missionary studies from Western Seminary
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One of 7 majors within the Theology & Religious Vocations area of study, Missionary Studies has other similar majors worth exploring.
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Missions/Missionary Studies & Missiology | 104 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Theological & Ministerial Studies | 1,586 |
| Pastoral Counseling & Specialized Ministries | 254 |
| Theology & Religious Vocations (Other) | 230 |
| Religious Education | 81 |
| Biblical Studies | 73 |
| Sacred Music | 28 |
