Master’s Degrees in Missionary Studies
Education Levels of Missionary Studies Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 312 people earned their master's degree in missionary studies. This earns it the #184 spot on the list of the most popular master'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 | 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 Master’s Degrees
The median salary for graduates holding a master's degree in missionary studies is $60,724. However, this can depend on a number of factors, such as where you live and the number of years experience you have. To get a better picture, earnings for this category of people can range from a low of $60,724 to a high of $60,724.
Student Debt
We do not have the data to calculate the median and range of debt loads for missionary studies students who are master's degree holders.
Student Diversity
More men than women pursue master's degrees in missionary studies. About 59.6% of graduates in this field are male.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 186 |
| Women | 126 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of missionary studies master’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 16 |
| Black or African American | 15 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 17 |
| White | 177 |
| International Students | 74 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 13 |
Most Popular Missionary Studies Programs for Master’s Degrees
There are 44 colleges that offer a master’s degree in missionary studies. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
Fuller Theological Seminary tops the list of the most popular school in the U.S. for missionary studies majors who are seeking their master's degree. Roughly 2,200 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 78 people received their master's degree in missionary studies from Fuller. About 54% of this group were women, and 29% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Data shows that Fuller graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $60,724.
The 2nd most popular school in the country for missionary studies majors who are seeking their master's degree is The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary. Roughly 4,300 attend the school each year. 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, 35 people received their master's degree in missionary studies from SBTS. Around 8% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 30% were women. Those who complete their master's degree in missionary studies at The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary make a median salary of 60,724.
The 3rd most popular school in the country for missionary studies majors who are seeking their master's degree is Asbury Theological Seminary. Roughly 1,700 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 34 people received their master's degree in missionary studies from Asbury Seminary. Around 13% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 38% were women. Those who complete their master's degree in missionary studies at Asbury Theological Seminary make a median salary of 60,724.
Columbia International University comes in at #4 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in missionary studies. Roughly 2,000 attend the school each year. 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, 29 people received their master's degree in missionary studies from CIU. Columbia International University missionary studies graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $60,724.
Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary comes in at #5 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in missionary studies. Roughly 3,300 attend the school each year. 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, 20 people received their master's degree in missionary studies from SEBTS. Around 10% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 31% were women. Those who complete their master's degree in missionary studies at Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary make a median salary of 60,724.
Johnson University comes in at #6 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in missionary studies. Roughly 1,000 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $18,428 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,990 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 13 people received their master's degree in missionary studies from Johnson University. Of these students, 40% were women and 10% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Those who complete their master's degree in missionary studies at Johnson University make a median salary of 60,724.
Dallas Baptist University comes in at #6 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master'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 $36,510 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $22,878 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 13 people received their master's degree in missionary studies from DBU. Around 22% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 33% were women. Dallas Baptist University missionary studies graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $60,724.
Wheaton College Illinois is the 8th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in missionary studies. Each year, around 2,900 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $43,670 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $19,440 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 12 people received their master's degree in missionary studies from Wheaton College Illinois. Around 25% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 8% were women. Those who complete their master's degree in missionary studies at Wheaton College Illinois make a median salary of 60,724.
The 9th most popular school in the country for missionary studies majors who are seeking their master's degree is Dallas Theological Seminary. Each year, around 2,400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 11 people received their master's degree in missionary studies from DTS Dallas. Of these students, 33% were women and 56% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Data shows that DTS Dallas graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $60,724.
New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary comes in at #10 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in missionary studies. Roughly 2,200 attend the school each year. 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, 9 people received their master's degree in missionary studies from NOBTS. New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary missionary studies graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $60,724.
Bethany Global University is the 10th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in missionary studies. Each year, around 300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $18,750 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,894 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 9 people received their master's degree in missionary studies from BGU. Around 7% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 47% were women. Bethany Global University missionary studies graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $60,724.
The 12th most popular school in the country for missionary studies majors who are seeking their master's degree is Trinity International University - Illinois. Roughly 1,400 attend the school each year. 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, 6 people received their master's degree in missionary studies from TIU Illinois. Trinity International University - Illinois missionary studies graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $60,724.
The 12th most popular school in the country for missionary studies majors who are seeking their master's degree is Western Seminary. Roughly 800 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 6 people received their master's degree in missionary studies from Western Seminary-San Jose. Those who complete their master's degree in missionary studies at Western Seminary make a median salary of 60,724.
Evangel University comes in at #14 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in missionary studies. 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, 4 people received their master's degree in missionary studies from Evangel. Those who complete their master's degree in missionary studies at Evangel University make a median salary of 60,724.
The 16th most popular school in the country for missionary studies majors who are seeking their master's degree is Bob Jones University. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $19,756 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,734 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 2 people received their master's degree in missionary studies from Bob Jones University. About 100% of this group were women, and 50% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Data shows that Bob Jones University graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $60,724.
The 19th most popular school in the country for missionary studies majors who are seeking their master's degree is Campbellsville University. Each year, around 12,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $26,490 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,620 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 1 people received their master's degree in missionary studies from Campbellsville University. About 50% of this group were women, and 50% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Data shows that Campbellsville University graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $60,724.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors that are similar to missionary studies that offer master’s degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Theological & Ministerial Studies | 5,898 |
| Pastoral Specialized Ministries | 1,227 |
| Biblical Studies | 781 |
| Other Theology & Religion | 518 |
| Religious Education | 425 |
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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