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missions/missionary studies and missiology, other

Types of Degrees missions/missionary studies and missiology, other Majors Are Earning

People majoring in missions/missionary studies and missiology, other can earn degrees at several award levels.

Award Level	Graduates
Master’s Degree	2
Doctor’s Degree	2

Sample Job Titles

Real job postings for missions/missionary studies and missiology, other graduates include:

• Verger
• Religion Teacher
• Parish Worker
• Monk
• Christian Science Reading Room Attendant
• Postulant
• Sister
• Home Mission Worker
• Christian Science Nurse
• Faith Healer
• Divine Healer
• Church Warden
• Nun
• Church Official
• Minister Helper

Who Is Earning a Degree in missions/missionary studies and missiology, other?

Gender Distribution

Racial-Ethnic Diversity

At the national level, the racial-ethnic distribution of missions/missionary studies and missiology, other graduates is as follows:

Race / Ethnicity	Graduates	Share
White	3	75.0%
Race Unknown	1	25.0%

^{See minority definition below.}

How Much Do missions/missionary studies and missiology, other Graduates Earn?

Federal data tracks median earnings of missions/missionary studies and missiology, other graduates 1, 4, and 5 years after completion. Earnings tend to climb steadily as graduates gain experience and move into mid-career roles.

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

By year 5 out, median earnings rise to $31,974 — roughly 3% above the 1-year mark.

^{Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study earnings tracker.}

Is a Degree in missions/missionary studies and missiology, other Worth It?

On the earnings side, the federal earnings tracker, missions/missionary studies and missiology, other graduates earn a median of $29,516 four years after completion — about 22% below the national median for workers with only a high school diploma (~$38,000). On earnings alone, this program does not show an income premium over the baseline; non-financial outcomes (career interests, certification requirements, advancement potential) are typically the stronger argument for fields in this range.

^{ROI estimate compares the program’s 4-yr median earnings against the 2023 BLS CPS median earnings for high-school-only workers. Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard + BLS Current Population Survey.}

Related Programs

You may also be interested in these closely related fields of study:

Program	CIP Code
Missions/Missionary Studies and Missiology	39.03
Church Planting	39.0302
Missions/Missionary Studies	39.0301
Chaplain/Chaplaincy Studies	39.0706
Lay Ministry	39.0705
Pastoral Counseling and Specialized Ministries, Other	39.0799
Pastoral Studies/Counseling	39.0701
Religious Music and Worship, Other	39.0599
Religious/Canon Law	39.0802
Theological and Ministerial Studies, Other	39.0699
Urban Ministry	39.0703

References

The racial-ethnic minorities count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students and international students. This number is then divided by the total number of students to obtain the racial-ethnic minorities percentage.

• College Factual
• National Center for Education Statistics (IPEDS)
• O*NET Online
• U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
• U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard

More about our data sources and methodologies.