by our College Data Analytics Team
[Missionary Studies](/majors/theology-and-religious-vocations/missionary-studies/) programs reward a close look at where your money goes furthest. A high-value program keeps cost low while graduates go on to earn well.
College Factual analyzed 6 schools to build this 2027 ranking of the best value missionary studies schools.
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If you want to know which schools deliver the best value for the missionary studies degrees they offer, see the list below.
Our analysis ranked New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary the best value for a degree in missionary studies in the Southeast Region. New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary is a mid-sized private not-for-profit school located in the city of New Orleans. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $12,368.
The strong cost-to-outcome balance at Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary earned it the #2 place for missionary studies. Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary is a mid-sized private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of Wake Forest. In-state tuition and fees average $11,318. Early-career missionary studies graduates make about $54,863. Roughly 75% of applicants are accepted.
A rank of #3 makes Regent University one of the best values for missionary studies. Regent University is a large private not-for-profit school located in the city of Virginia Beach. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $21,650. Typical student debt for missionary studies graduates is $29,451. Early-career missionary studies graduates make about $50,406. Set against $29,451 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. The acceptance rate is 38%.
Columbia International University came in at #4 on our 2027 list of the best value missionary studies schools. Columbia International University is a mid-sized private not-for-profit school located in the city of Columbia. In-state tuition and fees average $27,900. Typical student debt for missionary studies graduates is $21,667. Soon after graduation, missionary studies degree recipients from Columbia International University generally make around $32,296. Set against $21,667 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. The acceptance rate is 94%.
The strong cost-to-outcome balance at Southeastern University earned it the #5 place for missionary studies. Set in the city of Lakeland, Southeastern University is a large private not-for-profit institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $32,950. Missionary Studies graduates carry a median of $19,510 in student loans. Early-career missionary studies graduates make about $30,938. That is a strong return on a $19,510 median debt. Southeastern University admits about 53% of applicants.
Samford University landed the #6 spot for missionary studies value this year. Located in the suburb of Birmingham, Samford University is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit university. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $40,150. Typical student debt for missionary studies graduates is $21,039. Early-career missionary studies graduates make about $64,132. That is a strong return on a $21,039 median debt. Samford University admits about 82% of applicants.
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 · 6 schools evaluated.
*Averages shown above reflect the top 6 ranked schools only.
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