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2023 Best Missionary Studies Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Veterans in the Southeast Region

10 Ranked Colleges
99 Degrees Awarded
$23,452 Avg Salary
Most Veteran Friendly in the Southeast Region for Missionary Studies for a Bachelor's

It’s not easy to decide which college to attend when there so many options available for veterans. At College Factual, we’re committed to helping you make that decision by providing information such as that found in our “Most Veteran Friendly in the Southeast Region for Missionary Studies for a Bachelor’s” ranking.

In 2020-2021, 1,220 people earned their degree in missionary studies, making the major the 244th most popular in the United States. In 2019-2020, missionary studies graduates who were awarded their degree in 2017-2019, earned an average of $25,058 and had an average of $17,016 in loans still to pay off.

Across the Southeast region, there were 291 missionary studies graduates with average earnings and debt of $23,452 and $22,524 respectively. At the bachelor’s degree level specifically, there were 99 missionary studies graduates with average earnings and debt of $37,400 and $27,180 respectively.

This year’s “Most Veteran Friendly in the Southeast Region for Missionary Studies for a Bachelor’s” ranking analyzed 10 colleges that offered a degree in missionary studies. The schools that top this list are recognized because they have great missionary studies programs and a strong support system for veterans and active service members.

When determining these rankings, we looked at things such as overall quality of the missionary studies program at the school, veteran affordability, and veteran satisfaction. See our ranking methodology to learn more.

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Most Veteran Friendly in the Southeast Region for Missionary Studies for a Bachelor’s

The following schools top our list of the Best “Most Veteran Friendly in the Southeast Region for Missionary Studies for a Bachelor’s”.

Top 10 Best Missionary Studies Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Veterans in the Southeast Region

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Samford University
Birmingham, Alabama

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Samford University. It ranked #1 on our 2023 Most Veteran Friendly in the Southeast Region for Missionary Studies for a Bachelor’s list. Birmingham, Alabama is the setting for this medium-sized institution of higher learning. The private not-for-profit school handed out bachelors’s missionary studies degrees to 5 students in 2020-2021.

In addition to being on our southeast region bachelor’s degree vets studying missionary studies list, Samford has also earned the #4 rank in our “Best Missionary Studies Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking.Of the 5,729 students enrolled at Samford University, 162 were GI Bill® students, according to our most recent data. Out of that number, 101 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average tuition and fees award for the Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients was $15,201. In addition to receiving other benefits, 36 students qualified for the Yellow Ribbon Program. Students may be able to receive credit for their military training, depending on their background.

The low undergrad student loan default rate of [DEFAULT_RATE_STRING]% is a good sign that students have an easier time paying off their loans than they might at other schools. For comparison, the national default rate is 10.1%. With a freshman retention rate of 87%, the school does an excellent job of retaining its undergraduate students.

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Columbia International University
Columbia, South Carolina

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend Columbia International University. The school came in at #2 for the Most Veteran Friendly in the Southeast Region for Missionary Studies for a Bachelor’s. Columbia International University is a small school located in Columbia, South Carolina that handed out 6 bachelors’s missionary studies degrees in 2020-2021.

CIU also took the #2 spot in our “Best Missionary Studies Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking.Our most recent data shows that 86 of the 2,098 students enrolled at CIU were GI Bill® students, of which 50 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average tuition and fees award for the Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients was $8,392. On top of their other funding sources, 3 students qualified for the Yellow Ribbon Program. CIU does offer credit for military training for eligible students.

The low undergrad student loan default rate of [DEFAULT_RATE_STRING]% is a good sign that students have an easier time paying off their loans than they might at other schools. For comparison, the national default rate is 10.1%.

Full Columbia International University Veteran Student Life Report

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Palm Beach Atlantic University
West Palm Beach, Florida

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Palm Beach Atlantic University. It ranked #3 on our 2023 Most Veteran Friendly in the Southeast Region for Missionary Studies for a Bachelor’s list. West Palm Beach, Florida is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The private not-for-profit school handed out bachelors’s missionary studies degrees to 7 students in 2020-2021.

Palm Beach Atlantic also made our “Best Missionary Studies Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list, coming in at #7.Among the 3,704 students enrolled at Palm Beach Atlantic University, 123 are GI Bill® students, according to our most recent data. Out of that number, 67 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average Post-9/11 GI Bill® award for tuition and fees at the school was $15,584. In addition to receiving other benefits, 17 students received funds through the Yellow Ribbon Program. Palm Beach Atlantic University does offer credit for military training for eligible students.

The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is [DEFAULT_RATE_STRING]%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%.

Full Palm Beach Atlantic University Veteran Student Life Report

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You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend The Baptist College of Florida. The school came in at #4 for the Most Veteran Friendly in the Southeast Region for Missionary Studies for a Bachelor’s. BCF is a small private not-for-profit school situated in Graceville, Florida. It awarded 1 bachelors’s missionary studies degrees in 2020-2021.

BCF also made our “Best Missionary Studies Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list, coming in at #10.Among the 418 students enrolled at The Baptist College of Florida, 15 are GI Bill® students, according to our most recent data. Out of that number, 10 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average tuition and fees award for the Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients was $7,694. During this same period, 0 students qualified for the Yellow Ribbon Program. Eligible students may be able to receive credit for their military training.

Since the school has a undergrad student-to-faculty ratio of 8 to 1, those pursuing a degree will have more opportunities to interact with their professors.

[Read full report on veteran student life at The Baptist College of Florida]](/colleges/the-baptist-college-of-florida/student-life/veterans/)

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North Greenville University
Tigerville, South Carolina

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend North Greenville University. It ranked #5 on our 2023 Most Veteran Friendly in the Southeast Region for Missionary Studies for a Bachelor’s list. Located in Tigerville, South Carolina, this small private not-for-profit school handed out 7 diplomas to qualified bachelors’s missionary studies students in 2020-2021.

North Greenville also made our “Best Missionary Studies Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list, coming in at #5.Among the 2,280 students enrolled at North Greenville University, 70 are GI Bill® students, according to our most recent data. Out of that number, 40 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average Post-9/11 GI Bill® award for tuition and fees at the school was $11,696. In addition to receiving other benefits, 1 students qualified for the Yellow Ribbon Program. Eligible students may be able to receive credit for their military training.

The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is [DEFAULT_RATE_STRING]%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%.

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Johnson University
Knoxville, Tennessee

Johnson University ranked #6 on this year’s Most Veteran Friendly in the Southeast Region for Missionary Studies for a Bachelor’s list. Johnson University is a private not-for-profit institution located in Knoxville, Tennessee. The school has a small population, and it awarded 6 bachelors’s degrees in 2020-2021.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at Johnson University, the school also landed the #1 spot in our “Best Missionary Studies Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking.Our most recent data shows that 28 of the 1,039 students enrolled at Johnson University were GI Bill® students, of which 12 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average tuition and fees award for the Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients was $8,317. In addition to receiving other benefits, 0 students qualified for the Yellow Ribbon Program. Johnson University offers credit for military training for eligible students.

The school has an impressive undergrad student loan default rate. It’s only [DEFAULT_RATE_STRING]%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%. With a undergrad student-to-faculty ratio of 8 to 1, it’s easy to see that the school is committed to helping their undergraduates succeed.

[Read full report on veteran student life at Johnson University]](/colleges/johnson-university/student-life/veterans/)

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Johnson University Florida
Kissimmee, Florida

Johnson University Florida landed the #7 spot on the 2023 Most Veteran Friendly in the Southeast Region for Missionary Studies for a Bachelor’s ranking. JUFL is a private not-for-profit institution located in Kissimmee, Florida. The school has a small population, and it awarded 1 bachelors’s degrees in 2020-2021.

JUFL did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #6 on our “Best Missionary Studies Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list.Our most recent data shows that 12 of the 160 students enrolled at JUFL were GI Bill® students, of which 3 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average tuition and fees award for the Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients was $8,201. During this same period, 0 students received funds through the Yellow Ribbon Program. Students may be able to receive credit for their military training, depending on their background.

The undergraduate student-to-faculty ratio of 8 to 1 is a sign that students will have more opportunities to engage with their professors one-on-one. The school has an impressive undergrad student loan default rate. It’s only [DEFAULT_RATE_STRING]%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%.

[Read full report on veteran student life at Johnson University Florida]](/colleges/florida-christian-college/student-life/veterans/)

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Lee University
Cleveland, Tennessee

With a ranking of #8, Lee University did quite well on the 2023 Most Veteran Friendly in the Southeast Region for Missionary Studies for a Bachelor’s list. Lee University is a private not-for-profit institution located in Cleveland, Tennessee. The school has a small population, and it awarded 1 bachelors’s degrees in 2020-2021.

Lee University also made our “Best Missionary Studies Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list, coming in at #9.Among the 5,204 students enrolled at Lee University, 121 are GI Bill® students, according to our most recent data. Out of that number, 71 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average tuition and fees award for the Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients was $13,028. To help with additional expenses, 0 students received scholarships through the Yellow Ribbon Program.

The school has an impressive undergrad student loan default rate. It’s only [DEFAULT_RATE_STRING]%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%.

[Read full report on veteran student life at Lee University]](/colleges/lee-university/student-life/veterans/)

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Southeastern University
Lakeland, Florida

With a ranking of #9, Southeastern University did quite well on the 2023 Most Veteran Friendly in the Southeast Region for Missionary Studies for a Bachelor’s list. Southeastern University is a medium-sized private not-for-profit school situated in Lakeland, Florida. It awarded 1 bachelors’s missionary studies degrees in 2020-2021.

SEU not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #3 on our “Best Missionary Studies Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list.Of the 9,546 students enrolled at Southeastern University, 7 were GI Bill® students, according to our most recent data. Out of that number, 5 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average tuition and fees award for the Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients was $2,265. On top of their other funding sources, 0 students received funds through the Yellow Ribbon Program. Students may be able to receive credit for their military training, depending on their background.

[Read full report on veteran student life at SEU]](/colleges/southeastern-university/student-life/veterans/)

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Truett McConnell University
Cleveland, Georgia

Truett McConnell University ranked #10 on this year’s Most Veteran Friendly in the Southeast Region for Missionary Studies for a Bachelor’s list. This small school is located in Cleveland, Georgia, and it awarded 3 bachelors’s missionary studies degrees in 2020-2021.

TMU not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #8 on our “Best Missionary Studies Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list.Of the 2,923 students enrolled at TMU, 17 were GI Bill® students, according to our most recent data. Out of that number, 9 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average tuition and fees award for the Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients was $11,937. During this same period, 0 students qualified for the Yellow Ribbon Program.

Full TMU Veteran Student Life Report

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