2026 Best Missionary Studies Schools
Looking for the best Missionary Studies programs programs in the United States? This list ranks 126 institutions by overall quality and student outcomes, using our 2026 methodology. The rankings below weigh factors such as graduation rate, post-graduation earnings, cost, and admissions selectivity.
To arm you with the information you need, Course Advisor analyzed schools to build this 2026 ranking, drawing primarily on U.S. Department of Education data (IPEDS and College Scorecard). View our full ranking methodology.
Top 25 Missionary Studies Schools in the United States
Here are the top-ranked schools:
Leading the list is Fuller Theological Seminary In California, our #1 Missionary Studies school in the United States. This private not-for-profit school is set in Pasadena, CA. Read the full report on Fuller Theological Seminary In California
Out of the 126 schools in the United States in this year's ranking, Bethany Global University landed the #2 spot. Based in Bloomington, MN, Bethany Global University is a private not-for-profit institution. Bethany Global University graduates 28% of students within six years. In-state tuition and fees run about $11,000. Typical Missionary Studies student debt is $13,276. Read more about Bethany Global University
The strong Missionary Studies programs at Olivet Nazarene University earned it the #3 place in the United States. Located in Bourbonnais, IL, Olivet Nazarene University is a private not-for-profit institution. Roughly 61% of students complete a degree within six years here. In-state tuition and fees run about $38,900. Students borrow a median of $26,797 to complete their Missionary Studies program here. Get the full Olivet Nazarene University report
You'll be in good company at Southeastern University, which ranked #4 this year. This private not-for-profit school is set in Lakeland, FL. Roughly 44% of students complete a degree within six years here. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $32,950. Students borrow a median of $19,510 to complete their Missionary Studies program here. Read more about Southeastern University
Out of the 126 schools in the United States in this year's ranking, Asbury Theological Seminary landed the #5 spot. This private not-for-profit school is set in Wilmore, KY. See the full Asbury Theological Seminary profile
Northwestern College Minnesota did well this year, earning the #6 position. Northwestern College Minnesota is a private not-for-profit school based in Saint Paul, MN. Northwestern College Minnesota posts a six-year graduation rate of 68%. In-state tuition and fees run about $37,920. The median Missionary Studies program debt is $23,505. More on Northwestern College Minnesota
Dallas Theological Seminary ranked #7 on our 2026 list of the best Missionary Studies schools. Based in Dallas, TX, Dallas Theological Seminary is a private not-for-profit institution. Read more about Dallas Theological Seminary
Crown College did well this year, earning the #8 position. This private not-for-profit school is set in Saint Bonifacius, MN. Roughly 44% of students complete a degree within six years here. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $31,410. The median Missionary Studies program debt is $29,537. Read more about Crown College
Western Seminary came in at #9 in this year's ranking. This private not-for-profit school is set in Portland, OR. More on Western Seminary
Northwest University did well this year, earning the #10 position. Based in Kirkland, WA, Northwest University is a private not-for-profit institution. Northwest University graduates 68% of students within six years. In-state tuition and fees run about $36,035. Graduates carry a median of $22,439 in student loans. Get the full Northwest University report
Lancaster Bible College came in at #11 in this year's ranking. Based in Lancaster, PA, Lancaster Bible College is a private not-for-profit institution. About 68% of students finish within six years. In-state tuition and fees average $29,990. Graduates carry a median of $28,507 in student loans. Read the full report on Lancaster Bible College
Johnson University did well this year, earning the #12 position. This private not-for-profit school is set in Knoxville, TN. Johnson University posts a six-year graduation rate of 54%. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $21,122. Johnson University Missionary Studies students take on a median of $23,876 in debt. Get the full Johnson University report
Kings University landed the #13 spot in the United States this year. Located in Southlake, TX, Kings University is a private not-for-profit institution. Roughly 33% of students complete a degree within six years here. Students from in state pay about $12,480 in tuition and fees. Students borrow a median of $48,998 to complete their Missionary Studies program here. See the full Kings University profile
Moody Bible Institute ranked #15 on our 2026 list of the best Missionary Studies schools. This private not-for-profit school is set in Chicago, IL. The six-year graduation rate is 62%. Students from in state pay about $15,786 in tuition and fees. Graduates carry a median of $15,000 in student loans. Read the full report on Moody Bible Institute
Grace College And Theological Seminary landed the #16 spot in the United States this year. Located in Winona Lake, IN, Grace College And Theological Seminary is a private not-for-profit institution. Grace College And Theological Seminary graduates 69% of students within six years. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $29,645. Graduates carry a median of $21,211 in student loans. See the full Grace College And Theological Seminary profile
Columbia International University ranked #17 on our 2026 list of the best Missionary Studies schools. This private not-for-profit school is set in Columbia, SC. The six-year graduation rate is 46%. In-state tuition and fees run about $27,900. Graduates carry a median of $21,667 in student loans. See the full Columbia International University profile
Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary did well this year, earning the #18 position. Located in Kansas City, MO, Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary is a private not-for-profit institution. Roughly 64% of students complete a degree within six years here. In-state tuition and fees average $11,530. Graduates carry a median of $7,733 in student loans. Read the full report on Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary
Eastern University came in at #19 in this year's ranking. Located in Saint Davids, PA, Eastern University is a private not-for-profit institution. Eastern University posts a six-year graduation rate of 60%. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $38,400. Eastern University Missionary Studies students take on a median of $28,584 in debt. More on Eastern University
Martin Luther College landed the #20 spot in the United States this year. Martin Luther College is a private not-for-profit school based in New Ulm, MN. Martin Luther College posts a six-year graduation rate of 72%. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $18,120. The median Missionary Studies program debt is $20,224. Read the full report on Martin Luther College
Wheaton College Illinois ranked #21 on our 2026 list of the best Missionary Studies schools. This private not-for-profit school is set in Wheaton, IL. The six-year graduation rate is 85%. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $45,546. Students borrow a median of $23,292 to complete their Missionary Studies program here. See the full Wheaton College Illinois profile
Nazarene Theological Seminary ranked #22 on our 2026 list of the best Missionary Studies schools. This private not-for-profit school is set in Kansas City, MO. Read more about Nazarene Theological Seminary
Southwestern Assemblies Of God University did well this year, earning the #24 position. Southwestern Assemblies Of God University is a private not-for-profit school based in Waxahachie, TX. About 36% of students finish within six years. In-state tuition and fees average $25,064. Graduates carry a median of $28,248 in student loans. See the full Southwestern Assemblies Of God University profile
Valley Forge Christian College did well this year, earning the #25 position. This private not-for-profit school is set in Phoenixville, PA. Valley Forge Christian College graduates 49% of students within six years. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $25,240. Students borrow a median of $27,634 to complete their Missionary Studies program here. See the full Valley Forge Christian College profile
The Baptist College Of Florida came in at #26 in this year's ranking. This private not-for-profit school is set in Graceville, FL. About 46% of students finish within six years. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $15,000. Typical Missionary Studies student debt is $24,916. Read more about The Baptist College Of Florida
Truett Mcconnell College landed the #27 spot in the United States this year. Set in Cleveland, GA, Truett Mcconnell College is a private not-for-profit institution. About 38% of students finish within six years. In-state tuition and fees run about $26,792. Typical Missionary Studies student debt is $24,936. Read more about Truett Mcconnell College
Rest of the Top 50 Best Missionary Studies Schools in the United States
These schools also placed among the very best this year:
Valor Christian College came in at #28 in this year's ranking. This private not-for-profit school is set in Canal Winchester, OH. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $10,612. Graduates carry a median of $18,686 in student loans. Get the full Valor Christian College report
Samford University ranked #29 on our 2026 list of the best Missionary Studies schools. Samford University is a private not-for-profit school based in Birmingham, AL. About 77% of students finish within six years. In-state tuition and fees run about $40,150. Typical Missionary Studies student debt is $21,039. Read the full report on Samford University
Hope International University landed the #30 spot in the United States this year. This private not-for-profit school is set in Fullerton, CA. Hope International University graduates 49% of students within six years. Students from in state pay about $38,125 in tuition and fees. Graduates carry a median of $24,656 in student loans. Read the full report on Hope International University
Ozark Christian College did well this year, earning the #32 position. This private not-for-profit school is set in Joplin, MO. About 58% of students finish within six years. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $16,000. Ozark Christian College Missionary Studies students take on a median of $23,500 in debt. Read more about Ozark Christian College
North Greenville University ranked #33 on our 2026 list of the best Missionary Studies schools. Set in Tigerville, SC, North Greenville University is a private not-for-profit institution. About 54% of students finish within six years. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $25,800. Graduates carry a median of $23,209 in student loans. Get the full North Greenville University report
Trinity International University Illinois ranked #34 on our 2026 list of the best Missionary Studies schools. This private not-for-profit school is set in Deerfield, IL. The six-year graduation rate is 46%. In-state tuition and fees run about $12,320. The median Missionary Studies program debt is $26,892. Read the full report on Trinity International University Illinois
Cornerstone University placed #35 among Missionary Studies schools in the United States. Located in Grand Rapids, MI, Cornerstone University is a private not-for-profit institution. Roughly 63% of students complete a degree within six years here. Students from in state pay about $23,000 in tuition and fees. Cornerstone University Missionary Studies students take on a median of $29,243 in debt. More on Cornerstone University
Palm Beach Atlantic University West Palm Beach came in at #36 in this year's ranking. Palm Beach Atlantic University West Palm Beach is a private not-for-profit school based in West Palm Beach, FL. Roughly 55% of students complete a degree within six years here. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $40,650. Students borrow a median of $24,787 to complete their Missionary Studies program here. See the full Palm Beach Atlantic University West Palm Beach profile
Evangel University placed #37 among Missionary Studies schools in the United States. Located in Springfield, MO, Evangel University is a private not-for-profit institution. Evangel University graduates 65% of students within six years. In-state tuition and fees run about $28,548. Evangel University Missionary Studies students take on a median of $24,876 in debt. See the full Evangel University profile
Gordon Conwell Theological Seminary did well this year, earning the #38 position. Set in South Hamilton, MA, Gordon Conwell Theological Seminary is a private not-for-profit institution. Get the full Gordon Conwell Theological Seminary report
George Fox University ranked #39 on our 2026 list of the best Missionary Studies schools. Located in Newberg, OR, George Fox University is a private not-for-profit institution. The six-year graduation rate is 72%. Students from in state pay about $41,320 in tuition and fees. Graduates carry a median of $25,324 in student loans. More on George Fox University
Dallas Baptist University landed the #40 spot in the United States this year. Set in Dallas, TX, Dallas Baptist University is a private not-for-profit institution. The six-year graduation rate is 58%. In-state tuition and fees average $40,190. Typical Missionary Studies student debt is $22,819. Read more about Dallas Baptist University
Lee University came in at #41 in this year's ranking. Lee University is a private not-for-profit school based in Cleveland, TN. Lee University posts a six-year graduation rate of 63%. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $23,790. Lee University Missionary Studies students take on a median of $26,422 in debt. Read the full report on Lee University
Oral Roberts University placed #42 among Missionary Studies schools in the United States. Based in Tulsa, OK, Oral Roberts University is a private not-for-profit institution. About 57% of students finish within six years. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $35,470. Students borrow a median of $28,022 to complete their Missionary Studies program here. See the full Oral Roberts University profile
Southern California Seminary placed #40 among Missionary Studies schools in the United States. More on Southern California Seminary
Geneva College
Geneva College came in at #41 in this year's ranking. Read the full report on Geneva College
Southwest Baptist University landed the #42 spot in the United States this year. Get the full Southwest Baptist University report
Bob Jones University came in at #43 in this year's ranking. Read the full report on Bob Jones University
Seattle University did well this year, earning the #44 position. See the full Seattle University profile
Faith Baptist Bible College And Theological Seminary did well this year, earning the #45 position. Read more about Faith Baptist Bible College And Theological Seminary
Campbellsville University ranked #46 on our 2026 list of the best Missionary Studies schools. Read the full report on Campbellsville University
Ouachita Baptist University came in at #47 in this year's ranking. Read more about Ouachita Baptist University
Southwestern Christian University did well this year, earning the #48 position. Read the full report on Southwestern Christian University
Toccoa Falls College ranked #49 on our 2026 list of the best Missionary Studies schools. Read more about Toccoa Falls College
Bethel College Mishawaka landed the #50 spot in the United States this year. Read the full report on Bethel College Mishawaka
Best Missionary Studies Schools by Degree Level
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- Best Missionary Studies Certificate Degree Schools
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- Best Missionary Studies Associate’s Degree Schools
- Best Missionary Studies Bachelor’s Degree Schools
- Best Missionary Studies Graduate Certificate Degree Schools
- Best Missionary Studies Master’s Degree Schools
- Best Missionary Studies Doctoral Degree Schools
Ranking Methodology & Notes
These rankings are produced by Course Advisor (DMS_RANKING_2023), 2026 edition. Rankings consider a blend of student outcomes (graduation rate, post-graduation earnings), affordability, and admissions data drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).
Ranking method: Dms College Quality · Scope: Nation. *Averages shown above reflect the top 126 ranked schools only.
References
- Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) — National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education (core institutional data).
- College Scorecard — U.S. Department of Education (graduate earnings and outcomes data).
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