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Missionary Studies Doctor's Degree

Missionary Studies Doctor’s Degrees

There are 87 schools in the United States where you can earn adoctor’s degree in Missionary Studies.

Education Levels of Missionary Studies Majors

During the most recent year for which data is available, 1,249 people earned theirMissionary Studies majors across all award levels. The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in Missionary Studies at each degree level.

Education Level Number of Grads
Certificate 416
Associate’s Degree 24
Bachelor’s Degree 319
Master’s Degree 399
Doctor’s Degree (this page) 85

Earnings of Missionary Studies Majors With Doctor’s Degrees (All Award Levels)

Federal data tracks the median salary for graduates with adoctor’s degree in Missionary Studies of $29,516 four years after graduation. These figures are reported program-wide, across all award levels.

This number may vary for many reasons. For instance, you may move to a location where people with your degree are rare and make more money.

Years After Graduation Median Earnings
1 year $31,015
4 years $29,516
5 years $31,974

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study earnings tracker (program-wide, all award levels).

Student Debt (All Award Levels)

We do not have the data to estimate the median debt for graduates with this degree.

There are 126 colleges that offer a doctor’s degree in Missionary Studies. Learn more about the most popular below:

#1

Word of Life Bible Institute

Pottersville, NY

Word of Life Bible Institute tops the list of the most popular schools in the U.S. for Missionary Studies majors seeking their doctor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 411 people received their doctor's degree in Missionary Studies from this school. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Missionary Studies here go on to a median salary of $40,669.

#2

Bethany Global University

Bloomington, MN

Bethany Global University is a popular choice for Missionary Studies majors seeking their doctor's degree. This school awarded 120 doctor's degrees in Missionary Studies in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.

Fuller Theological Seminary comes in at #3 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Missionary Studies. This school awarded 67 doctor's degrees in Missionary Studies in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Missionary Studies here go on to a median salary of $40,669.

Columbia International University is a popular choice for Missionary Studies majors seeking their doctor's degree. This school awarded 66 doctor's degrees in Missionary Studies in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Missionary Studies here go on to a median salary of $40,669.

The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary comes in at #5 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Missionary Studies. During the most recent year for which we have data, 62 people received their doctor's degree in Missionary Studies from this school. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Missionary Studies here go on to a median salary of $40,669.

#6

Moody Bible Institute

Chicago, IL

Moody Bible Institute comes in at #6 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Missionary Studies. During the most recent year for which we have data, 56 people received their doctor's degree in Missionary Studies from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.

#7

Wheaton College

Wheaton, IL

Wheaton College comes in at #7 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Missionary Studies. During the most recent year for which we have data, 53 people received their doctor's degree in Missionary Studies from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.

Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary comes in at #8 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Missionary Studies. This school awarded 28 doctor's degrees in Missionary Studies in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Missionary Studies here go on to a median salary of $40,669.

Asbury Theological Seminary is a popular choice for Missionary Studies majors seeking their doctor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 19 people received their doctor's degree in Missionary Studies from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.

#10

Calvin Theological Seminary

Grand Rapids, MI

Calvin Theological Seminary is a popular choice for Missionary Studies majors seeking their doctor's degree. This school awarded 19 doctor's degrees in Missionary Studies in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Missionary Studies here go on to a median salary of $40,669.

New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary is a popular choice for Missionary Studies majors seeking their doctor's degree. This school awarded 17 doctor's degrees in Missionary Studies in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.

Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary is a popular choice for Missionary Studies majors seeking their doctor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 17 people received their doctor's degree in Missionary Studies from this school. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Missionary Studies here go on to a median salary of $40,669.

Catholic Theological Union at Chicago is a popular choice for Missionary Studies majors seeking their doctor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 15 people received their doctor's degree in Missionary Studies from this school. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Missionary Studies here go on to a median salary of $40,669.

Colorado Christian University is a popular choice for Missionary Studies majors seeking their doctor's degree. This school awarded 15 doctor's degrees in Missionary Studies in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.

Presbyterian Theological Seminary in America is a popular choice for Missionary Studies majors seeking their doctor's degree. This school awarded 13 doctor's degrees in Missionary Studies in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.

#16

Samford University

Birmingham, AL

Samford University comes in at #16 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Missionary Studies. This school awarded 13 doctor's degrees in Missionary Studies in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.

#17

Western Seminary

Portland, OR

Western Seminary is a popular choice for Missionary Studies majors seeking their doctor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 12 people received their doctor's degree in Missionary Studies from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.

#18

Evangel University

Springfield, MO

Evangel University comes in at #18 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Missionary Studies. This school awarded 10 doctor's degrees in Missionary Studies in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Missionary Studies here go on to a median salary of $40,669.

#19

Palm Beach Atlantic University

West Palm Beach, FL

Palm Beach Atlantic University comes in at #19 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Missionary Studies. During the most recent year for which we have data, 10 people received their doctor's degree in Missionary Studies from this school. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Missionary Studies here go on to a median salary of $40,669.

Bethlehem College & Seminary is a popular choice for Missionary Studies majors seeking their doctor's degree. This school awarded 9 doctor's degrees in Missionary Studies in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.

Missionary Studies Focus Areas

Major Annual Degrees Awarded
Missions/Missionary Studies 1,235
Church Planting 10
Missions/Missionary Studies and Missiology, Other 4

Below are some popular majors similar to Missionary Studies that also offer doctor’s degrees.

Major Annual Degrees Awarded
Theological and Ministerial Studies 15,135
Bible/Biblical Studies 3,603
Pastoral Counseling and Specialized Ministries 3,230
Theology and Religious Vocations, Other 1,235
Religious Education 1,230

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 to obtain the percentage of racial-ethnic minorities.

More about our data sources and methodologies.

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