Doctor’s Degrees in Missionary Studies
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Education Levels of Missionary Studies Majors
In 2020-2021, 104 doctor's degrees were awarded to missionary studies majors. 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 | 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 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 89.4% of graduates in this field are male.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 93 |
| Women | 11 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of missionary studies doctor’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 13 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 46 |
| International Students | 33 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 7 |
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. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 31 doctor's degrees were handed out to missionary studies majors at Fuller. Of these students, 13% were women and 26% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Grace College and Theological Seminary comes in at #2 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 $24,144 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,054 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 17 people received their doctor's degree in missionary studies from Grace College. Around 41% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 6% were women.
The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary is the 3rd most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in missionary studies. Each year, around 4,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,400 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,550 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 16 doctor's degrees were handed out to missionary studies majors at 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 $24,434 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,388 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 10 doctor's degrees were handed out to missionary studies majors at Evangel. Of these students, 30% were women and 20% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary comes in at #5 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in missionary studies. Each year, around 3,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. 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, 8 doctor's degrees were handed out to missionary studies majors at 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 $24,490 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,710 per year. The missionary studies program at Columbia International University awarded 8 doctor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 13% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 13% were women.
Western Seminary comes in at #7 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in missionary studies. The missionary studies program at Western Seminary awarded 6 doctor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year.
The 8th most popular school in the country for missionary studies majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is Trinity International University - Illinois. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $32,398 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $17,280 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 4 people received their doctor's degree in missionary studies from TIU Illinois.
Asbury Theological Seminary is the 8th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in missionary studies. The missionary studies program at Asbury Theological Seminary awarded 4 doctor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year.
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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 | 1,586 |
| Pastoral Specialized Ministries | 254 |
| Other Theology & Religion | 230 |
| Religious Education | 81 |
| Biblical Studies | 73 |
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.
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