Doctor’s Degrees in Missionary Studies
Education Levels of Missionary Studies Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 85 people earned their doctor's degree in missionary studies. This makes it the 120th most popular doctor's degree program in the country.
The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in missionary studies at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degree | 417 |
| Undergraduate Certificate | 413 |
| Master’s Degree | 312 |
| Graduate Certificate | 225 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 85 |
| Associate Degree | 27 |
| Basic Certificate | 11 |
Earnings of Missionary Studies Majors With Doctor’s Degrees
We are unable to calculate the median earnings for missionary studies majors with their doctor's degree due to lack of data.
Student Debt
We do not have the data to calculate the median and range of debt loads for missionary studies students who are doctor's degree holders.
Student Diversity
More men than women pursue doctor's degrees in missionary studies. About 87.1% of graduates in this field are male.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 74 |
| Women | 11 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of missionary studies doctor’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 12 |
| Black or African American | 5 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 30 |
| International Students | 24 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 13 |
Most Popular Missionary Studies Programs for Doctor’s Degrees
There are 12 colleges that offer a doctor’s degree in missionary studies. Learn more about the most popular 12 below:
Fuller Theological Seminary tops the list of the most popular school in the U.S. for missionary studies majors who are seeking their doctor's degree. Each year, around 2,200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 31 people received their doctor's degree in missionary studies from Fuller. Around 15% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 11% were women.
Grace College and Theological Seminary comes in at #2 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in missionary studies. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $27,992 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,912 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 17 people received their doctor's degree in missionary studies from Grace College.
The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary is the 3rd most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in missionary studies. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $12,336 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,252 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 16 people received their doctor's degree in missionary studies from SBTS.
Evangel University comes in at #4 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in missionary studies. Roughly 1,900 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $25,922 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,304 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 10 people received their doctor's degree in missionary studies from Evangel.
Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary comes in at #5 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in missionary studies. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,816 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $5,688 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 8 people received their doctor's degree in missionary studies from SEBTS.
Columbia International University is the 5th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in missionary studies. Each year, around 2,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $26,700 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,440 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 8 people received their doctor's degree in missionary studies from CIU. About 43% of this group were women, and 14% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Western Seminary comes in at #7 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in missionary studies. Each year, around 800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 6 people received their doctor's degree in missionary studies from Western Seminary-San Jose. About 14% of this group were women, and 43% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 8th most popular school in the country for missionary studies majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is Trinity International University - Illinois. Each year, around 1,400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,760 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $18,000 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 4 people received their doctor's degree in missionary studies from TIU Illinois. Around 38% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 13% were women.
Asbury Theological Seminary is the 8th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in missionary studies. Each year, around 1,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 4 people received their doctor's degree in missionary studies from Asbury Seminary. Around 25% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 25% were women.
New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary is the 10th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in missionary studies. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $10,500 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,695 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 0 people received their doctor's degree in missionary studies from NOBTS.
Explore Major by State
Alabama
Arkansas
Connecticut
Florida
Idaho
Iowa
Louisiana
Massachusetts
Mississippi
Nebraska
New Jersey
North Carolina
Oklahoma
Rhode Island
Tennessee
Vermont
West Virginia
Related Majors
Below are some popular majors that are similar to missionary studies that offer doctor’s degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Theological & Ministerial Studies | 1,871 |
| Other Theology & Religion | 273 |
| Pastoral Specialized Ministries | 245 |
| Religious Education | 114 |
| Biblical Studies | 97 |
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.
Course Advisor provides higher-education, college and university, degree, program, career, salary, and other helpful information to students, faculty, institutions, and other internet audiences. Presented information and data are subject to change. Inclusion on this website does not imply or represent a direct relationship with the company, school, or brand. Information, though believed correct at time of publication, may not be correct, and no warranty is provided. Contact the schools to verify any information before relying on it. Financial aid may be available for those who qualify. The displayed options may include sponsored or recommended results, not necessarily based on your preferences.
© Course Advisor – All Rights Reserved.