Master’s Degrees in Missionary Studies
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Education Levels of Missionary Studies Majors
In 2020-2021, 294 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 | 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 Master’s Degrees
The median salary for graduates holding a master's degree in missionary studies is $40,519. 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 $39,479 to a high of $41,558.
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 56.8% of graduates in this field are male.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 167 |
| Women | 127 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of missionary studies master’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 27 |
| Black or African American | 18 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 13 |
| White | 143 |
| International Students | 62 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 31 |
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. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 78 master's degrees were handed out to missionary studies majors at Fuller. About 53% of this group were women, and 41% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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 $11,400 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,550 per year. The missionary studies program at The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary awarded 35 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Of these students, 31% were women and 11% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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. The missionary studies program at Asbury Theological Seminary awarded 34 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 38% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 38% were women.
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 $24,490 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,710 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 29 master's degrees were handed out to missionary studies majors at CIU. Of these students, 34% were women and 7% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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 $9,432 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $5,472 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 20 people received their master's degree in missionary studies from SEBTS. About 20% of this group were women, and 25% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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 $17,384 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,285 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 13 master's degrees were handed out to missionary studies majors at Johnson University. Of these students, 54% were women and 8% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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 $32,220 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $19,872 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 13 people received their master's degree in missionary studies from DBU. Of these students, 69% were women and 23% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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 $40,570 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $18,096 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 12 people received their master's degree in missionary studies from Wheaton College Illinois. About 25% of this group were women, and 17% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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 2020-2021 academic year, 11 people received their master's degree in missionary studies from DTS Dallas. About 64% of this group were women, and 18% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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 $9,240 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,750 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 9 people received their master's degree in missionary studies from NOBTS. Of these students, 56% were women and 11% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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 $15,638 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,000 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 9 master's degrees were handed out to missionary studies majors at BGU. Of these students, 67% were women and 22% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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 $32,398 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $17,280 per year. The missionary studies program at Trinity International University - Illinois awarded 6 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. About 33% of this group were women, and 17% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 12th most popular school in the country for missionary studies majors who are seeking their master's degree is Western Seminary. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 6 master's degrees were handed out to missionary studies majors at Western Seminary-San Jose.
Evangel University comes in at #14 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in missionary studies. 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, 4 master's degrees were handed out to missionary studies majors at Evangel.
Gordon - Conwell Theological Seminary is the 14th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in missionary studies. Roughly 1,400 attend the school each year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 4 master's degrees were handed out to missionary studies majors at Gordon - Conwell Seminary. Of these students, 25% were women and 75% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Abilene Christian University is the 16th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in missionary studies. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $39,250 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $24,174 per year. The missionary studies program at Abilene Christian University awarded 2 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year.
The 16th most popular school in the country for missionary studies majors who are seeking their master's degree is Bob Jones University. 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 2 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year.
Nazarene Theological Seminary is the 16th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in missionary studies. The missionary studies program at Nazarene Theological Seminary awarded 2 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. About 100% of this group were women, and 50% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 19th most popular school in the country for missionary studies majors who are seeking their master's degree is Campbellsville University. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $24,900 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,473 per year. The missionary studies program at Campbellsville University awarded 1 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. About 100% of this group were women, and 100% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Southwestern Assemblies of God University is the 19th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in missionary studies. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $16,444 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,650 per year. The missionary studies program at Southwestern Assemblies of God University awarded 1 master'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 master’s degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Theological & Ministerial Studies | 10,469 |
| Pastoral Specialized Ministries | 1,191 |
| Biblical Studies | 844 |
| Religious Education | 570 |
| Other Theology & Religion | 512 |
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*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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