by our College Data Analytics Team
[Missionary Studies](/majors/theology-and-religious-vocations/missionary-studies/) programs reward a close look at where graduates go on to earn the most. A top-earning program sends graduates into careers with strong starting pay.
College Factual analyzed 7 schools to build this 2026 ranking of the highest-paying missionary studies schools.
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If you want to know which schools send missionary studies graduates into the highest-paying careers, see the list below.
Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary earned the #1 spot for highest-paid missionary studies graduates in the United States. Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary is a private not-for-profit school located in the city of Kansas City. Students who complete the missionary studies program here go on to a median salary of roughly $39,368.
Strong graduate earnings at North Greenville University earned it the #2 place for missionary studies. Located in the rural area of Tigerville, North Greenville University is a private not-for-profit institution. Missionary Studies graduates of North Greenville University earn a median of about $32,569 a year early in their careers.
Olivet Nazarene University produces some of the highest-paid graduates in missionary studies, landing the #3 spot this year. Set in the suburb of Bourbonnais, Olivet Nazarene University is a private not-for-profit institution. Early-career missionary studies graduates from Olivet Nazarene University make a median of around $30,171 per year.
A rank of #4 makes Moody Bible Institute one of the highest-paying schools for missionary studies. Set in the city of Chicago, Moody Bible Institute is a private not-for-profit institution. Students who complete the missionary studies program here go on to a median salary of roughly $32,458.
Students chasing top earnings in missionary studies will find them at Johnson University, which ranked #5. Johnson University is a private not-for-profit school located in the rural area of Knoxville. Students who complete the missionary studies program here go on to a median salary of roughly $28,103.
Bethany Global University landed the #6 spot for missionary studies salaries this year. Located in the city of Bloomington, Bethany Global University is a private not-for-profit institution. After graduating, missionary studies degree recipients from Bethany Global University typically earn about $23,272 annually.
Ozark Christian College came in at #7 for missionary studies graduate earnings this year. Ozark Christian College is a private not-for-profit school located in the city of Joplin. Students who complete the missionary studies program here go on to a median salary of roughly $21,498.
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The ranking above is published by College Factual, 2026 edition. Schools are ranked on the median early-career earnings of their missionary studies graduates, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (College Scorecard field-of-study earnings and IPEDS).
Ranking method: College Major Earnings · 7 schools evaluated.
*Salary figures reflect median early-career earnings (about 5 years after graduation) and may vary by how long a person takes to complete their degree.
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