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Bachelor’s Degrees in Missionary Studies

455 Yearly Graduations
$22,852 Median Salary
$22,272 Median Debt
There are 105 colleges and univerities across the nation that offer a bachelor's degree in missionary studies. This degree is more popular with female students, and about 11% of recent graduates were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Also, 2.9% of missionary studies graduates were international students.

Education Levels of Missionary Studies Majors

In 2020-2021, 455 earned their bachelor's degree in missionary studies. This earns it the #211 spot on the list of the most popular bachelor's degree programs in the nation.

The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in missionary studies at each degree level.

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 455
Master’s Degree 294
Undergraduate Certificate 289
Doctor’s Degree 104
Associate Degree 32
Graduate Certificate 25
Basic Certificate 21

Earnings of Missionary Studies Majors With Bachelor’s Degrees

The median salary for graduates holding a bachelor's degree in missionary studies is $22,852. This number may vary for a lot of reasons. For instance, you may decide to move to a location where people with your degree are rare and make more money. A better approximation of salary is to look at the typical range of salaries. In this case the low is $21,299 and the high is $23,928.

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Student Debt

The median student debt for graduates holding a bachelor's degree in missionary studies is $22,272. The length of time it takes you to graduate and what college you attend can affect this number quite a bit. The chart below shows the range of accumulated debt loads. On the high side of the range, $25,688 is the debt load, and the debt load on the low side is $16,907.

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Those students who are paying back their debt on a 10-year repayment plan have a median monthly payment of $144.

Student Diversity

More women than men pursue their bachelor's degree in missionary studies. About 66.2% of graduates with this degree are female.

Gender Number of Grads
Men 154
Women 301
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The racial-ethnic distribution of missionary studies bachelor’s degree students is as follows:

Race/Ethnicity Number of Grads
Asian 9
Black or African American 12
Hispanic or Latino 16
White 350
International Students 13
Other Races/Ethnicities 55
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There are 105 colleges that offer a bachelor’s degree in missionary studies. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:

#1

Bethany Global University

Bloomington, Minnesota
127 Yearly Graduations
68% Women
5% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Bethany Global University tops the list of the most popular school in the U.S. for missionary studies majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree. Each year, around 300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $15,638 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,000 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 127 bachelor's degrees were handed out to missionary studies majors at BGU. Around 5% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 68% were women.

#2

Moody Bible Institute

Chicago, Illinois
68 Yearly Graduations
60% Women
7% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 2nd most popular school in the country for missionary studies majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is Moody Bible Institute. Each year, around 2,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,840 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,550 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 68 bachelor's degrees were handed out to missionary studies majors at Moody Theological Seminary and Graduate School. Around 7% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 60% were women.

18 Yearly Graduations
67% Women
6% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary comes in at #3 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in missionary studies. Each year, around 3,400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,170 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,100 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 18 people received their bachelor's degree in missionary studies from MBTS. Around 6% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 67% were women.

#4

Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary

Wake Forest, North Carolina
13 Yearly Graduations
69% Women
8% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary is the 4th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in missionary studies. Roughly 3,300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,432 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $5,472 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 13 bachelor's degrees were handed out to missionary studies majors at SEBTS. Of these students, 69% were women and 8% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#4

Asbury University

Wilmore, Kentucky
13 Yearly Graduations
85% Women
8% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Asbury University is the 4th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in missionary studies. Roughly 1,700 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $32,084 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,990 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 13 people received their bachelor's degree in missionary studies from Asbury. About 85% of this group were women, and 8% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#6

Olivet Nazarene University

Bourbonnais, Illinois
10 Yearly Graduations
50% Women
30% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Olivet Nazarene University is the 6th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in missionary studies. Each year, around 3,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $36,450 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,190 per year. The missionary studies program at Olivet Nazarene University awarded 10 bachelor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 30% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 50% were women.

#7

California Baptist University

Riverside, California
9 Yearly Graduations
89% Women
44% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

California Baptist University comes in at #7 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in missionary studies. Roughly 11,300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $34,918 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $13,590 per year. The missionary studies program at California Baptist University awarded 9 bachelor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. About 89% of this group were women, and 44% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#7

Evangel University

Springfield, Missouri
9 Yearly Graduations
67% Women
11% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 7th most popular school in the country for missionary studies majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is Evangel University. Each year, around 1,900 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $24,434 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,388 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 9 bachelor's degrees were handed out to missionary studies majors at Evangel. Of these students, 67% were women and 11% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#9

Ozark Christian College

Joplin, Missouri
8 Yearly Graduations
50% Women

Ozark Christian College is the 9th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in missionary studies. Each year, around 600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 8 bachelor's degrees were handed out to missionary studies majors at Ozark Christian College.

#10

Palm Beach Atlantic University

West Palm Beach, Florida
7 Yearly Graduations
57% Women

The 10th most popular school in the country for missionary studies majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is Palm Beach Atlantic University. Each year, around 3,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $33,538 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,960 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 7 bachelor's degrees were handed out to missionary studies majors at Palm Beach Atlantic.

#10

Dallas Baptist University

Dallas, Texas
7 Yearly Graduations
71% Women
14% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Dallas Baptist University comes in at #10 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in missionary studies. Each year, around 4,200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $32,220 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $19,872 per year. The missionary studies program at Dallas Baptist University awarded 7 bachelor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. About 71% of this group were women, and 14% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#10

North Greenville University

Tigerville, South Carolina
7 Yearly Graduations
29% Women
14% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

North Greenville University is the 10th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in missionary studies. Roughly 2,200 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $22,470 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,880 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 7 bachelor's degrees were handed out to missionary studies majors at North Greenville. About 29% of this group were women, and 14% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#10

Bob Jones University

Greenville, South Carolina
7 Yearly Graduations
71% Women
29% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Bob Jones University comes in at #10 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in missionary studies. Each year, around 3,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $19,212 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,532 per year. The missionary studies program at Bob Jones University awarded 7 bachelor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 29% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 71% were women.

#14

Columbia International University

Columbia, South Carolina
6 Yearly Graduations
83% Women

Columbia International University comes in at #14 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in missionary studies. Roughly 2,000 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $24,490 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,710 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 6 people received their bachelor's degree in missionary studies from CIU.

#14

Baptist Bible College

Springfield, Missouri
6 Yearly Graduations
33% Women
33% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Baptist Bible College comes in at #14 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in missionary studies. Each year, around 200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $13,990 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,750 per year. The missionary studies program at Baptist Bible College awarded 6 bachelor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 33% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 33% were women.

#14

Trinity Bible College and Graduate School

Ellendale, North Dakota
6 Yearly Graduations
50% Women
17% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Trinity Bible College and Graduate School is the 14th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in missionary studies. Each year, around 200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $15,144 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,880 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 6 bachelor's degrees were handed out to missionary studies majors at Trinity. About 50% of this group were women, and 17% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#14

Johnson University

Knoxville, Tennessee
6 Yearly Graduations
83% Women

Johnson University is the 14th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in missionary studies. Roughly 1,000 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $17,384 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,285 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 6 bachelor's degrees were handed out to missionary studies majors at Johnson University.

#14

Lancaster Bible College

Lancaster, Pennsylvania
6 Yearly Graduations
67% Women
17% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Lancaster Bible College comes in at #14 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in missionary studies. Roughly 2,000 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $26,690 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,500 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 6 bachelor's degrees were handed out to missionary studies majors at Lancaster Bible College. About 67% of this group were women, and 17% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#14

Bethel University - Mishawaka

Mishawaka, Indiana
6 Yearly Graduations
67% Women

Bethel University - Mishawaka is the 14th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in missionary studies. Each year, around 1,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $30,270 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,500 per year. The missionary studies program at Bethel University - Mishawaka awarded 6 bachelor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year.

#20

Ouachita Baptist University

Arkadelphia, Arkansas
5 Yearly Graduations
100% Women
20% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Ouachita Baptist University is the 20th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in missionary studies. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $29,480 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $13,500 per year. The missionary studies program at Ouachita Baptist University awarded 5 bachelor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 20% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 100% were women.

Below are some popular majors that are similar to missionary studies that offer bachelor’s degrees.

Major Annual Degrees Awarded
Theological & Ministerial Studies 2,603
Biblical Studies 2,456
Pastoral Specialized Ministries 1,115
Religious Education 708
Sacred Music 364

References

*The racial-ethnic minority student count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students at the school to obtain the percentage of racial-ethnic minorities.

More about our data sources and methodologies.

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