Missionary Studies degree programs prepare students for a range of careers in the field. The schools below stand out for the quality of their missionary studies programs.
To produce this 2027 ranking, College Factual evaluated 15 schools to find the best for missionary studies students.
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Leading the list is Samford University, our #1 school for missionary studies. This moderately-sized private not-for-profit university is located in the suburb of Birmingham. The six-year graduation rate is 77%. Samford University awarded about 11 missionary studies degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, missionary studies degree recipients from Samford University generally make around $64,132. Typical student debt for the program is $21,039.
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A rank of #2 makes Wheaton College Illinois one of the top schools for missionary studies. Wheaton College Illinois is a mid-sized private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of Wheaton. The six-year graduation rate is 85%. There were roughly 28 missionary studies students who graduated with this degree at Wheaton College Illinois in the most recent data year. Graduates of the missionary studies program make about $43,654 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $23,292 to complete this degree.
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Moody Bible Institute is one of the finest schools in the country for a degree in missionary studies, ranking #3. Located in the city of Chicago, Moody Bible Institute is a mid-sized private not-for-profit university. Moody Bible Institute graduates 62% of students within six years. Moody Bible Institute awarded about 49 missionary studies degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, missionary studies degree recipients from Moody Bible Institute generally make around $26,236. Students borrow a median of $15,000 to complete this degree.
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A rank of #4 makes The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary one of the top schools for missionary studies. Set in the city of Louisville, The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit institution. The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary graduates 35% of students within six years. The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary awarded about 62 missionary studies degrees in the most recent data year. Missionary Studies graduates of The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary earn a median of $74,388 early in their careers.
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A rank of #5 makes Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary one of the top schools for missionary studies. Set in the city of Kansas City, Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit institution. Roughly 64% of students complete a degree within six years here. About 23 missionary studies degrees were awarded at Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary in the most recent year. Missionary Studies graduates of Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary earn a median of $39,368 early in their careers. Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary graduates carry a median of $7,733 in student loans.
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Fuller Theological Seminary In California came in at #6 for missionary studies this year. Fuller Theological Seminary In California is a mid-sized private not-for-profit school located in the city of Pasadena. About 71 missionary studies degrees were awarded at Fuller Theological Seminary In California in the most recent year. Students who receive their missionary studies degree from Fuller Theological Seminary In California earn around $60,724 in the first couple years of their career.
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Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary placed #7 among the best missionary studies schools. Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary is a mid-sized private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of Wake Forest. The six-year graduation rate is 17%. Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary awarded about 20 missionary studies degrees in the most recent data year. Missionary Studies graduates of Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary earn a median of $54,863 early in their careers.
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Columbia International University placed #8 among the best missionary studies schools. Columbia International University is a mid-sized private not-for-profit school located in the city of Columbia. The six-year graduation rate is 46%. Columbia International University awarded about 68 missionary studies degrees in the most recent data year. Missionary Studies graduates of Columbia International University earn a median of $32,296 early in their careers. Columbia International University graduates carry a median of $21,667 in student loans.
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New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary came in at #9 for missionary studies this year. This mid-sized private not-for-profit university is located in the city of New Orleans. About 70% of students finish within six years. There were roughly 18 missionary studies students who graduated with this degree at New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary in the most recent data year.
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University Of Great Falls came in at #10 for missionary studies this year. This small private not-for-profit university is located in the city of Great Falls. The six-year graduation rate is 21%. About 59 missionary studies degrees were awarded at University Of Great Falls in the most recent year. Missionary Studies graduates of University Of Great Falls earn a median of $104,670 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $23,847 to complete this degree.
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Southeastern University earned the #11 position for missionary studies this year. This large private not-for-profit university is located in the city of Lakeland. Roughly 44% of students complete a degree within six years here. There were roughly 16 missionary studies students who graduated with this degree at Southeastern University in the most recent data year. Students who receive their missionary studies degree from Southeastern University earn around $30,938 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $19,510.
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Regent University landed the #12 spot for missionary studies this year. Located in the city of Virginia Beach, Regent University is a large private not-for-profit university. Regent University graduates 58% of students within six years. About 10 missionary studies degrees were awarded at Regent University in the most recent year. Graduates of the missionary studies program make about $50,406 in their early career. Regent University graduates carry a median of $29,451 in student loans.
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Asbury Theological Seminary ranked #13 on our 2027 list of the best missionary studies schools. Located in the town of Wilmore, Asbury Theological Seminary is a small private not-for-profit university. About 16 missionary studies degrees were awarded at Asbury Theological Seminary in the most recent year. Missionary Studies graduates of Asbury Theological Seminary earn a median of $44,082 early in their careers.
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Word Of Life Bible Institute ranked #14 on our 2027 list of the best missionary studies schools. Located in the rural area of Pottersville, Word Of Life Bible Institute is a small private not-for-profit university. There were roughly 462 missionary studies students who graduated with this degree at Word Of Life Bible Institute in the most recent data year. Missionary Studies graduates of Word Of Life Bible Institute earn a median of $20,638 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $12,000 to complete this degree.
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Bethany Global University ranked #15 on our 2027 list of the best missionary studies schools. This small private not-for-profit university is located in the city of Bloomington. Bethany Global University graduates 28% of students within six years. There were roughly 35 missionary studies students who graduated with this degree at Bethany Global University in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, missionary studies degree recipients from Bethany Global University generally make around $19,456. Bethany Global University graduates carry a median of $13,276 in student loans.
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The ranking above is published by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2027 edition. The methodology weighs graduation rate, post-graduation earnings, cost, and program quality, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).
Ranking method: College Major Top Ranked · 15 schools evaluated.
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).
