2026 Best Missionary Studies Bachelor’s Degree Schools
Looking for the best Missionary Studies bachelor’s degree programs in the United States? Our ranking highlights 126 colleges 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.
So you can compare your options, Course Advisor reviewed schools to compile 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 Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the United States
Learn more about these excellent schools below:
No school ranked higher than Bethany Global University this year in the United States. Based in Bloomington, MN, Bethany Global University is a private not-for-profit institution. Bethany Global University posts a six-year graduation rate of 28%. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $11,000. Typical Missionary Studies student debt is $13,276. Read more about Bethany Global University
Olivet Nazarene University came in at #2 on this year's Missionary Studies ranking in the United States. This private not-for-profit school is set in Bourbonnais, IL. Olivet Nazarene University posts a six-year graduation rate of 61%. In-state tuition and fees average $38,900. Students borrow a median of $26,797 to complete their Missionary Studies program here. Read the full report on Olivet Nazarene University
You'll be in good company at Southeastern University, which ranked #3 this year. Southeastern University is a private not-for-profit school based in Lakeland, FL. Roughly 44% of students complete a degree within six years here. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $32,950. Students borrow a median of $19,510 to complete their Missionary Studies program here. See the full Southeastern University profile
Northwestern College Minnesota came in at #4 on this year's Missionary Studies ranking in the United States. Set in Saint Paul, MN, Northwestern College Minnesota is a private not-for-profit institution. The six-year graduation rate is 68%. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $37,920. Northwestern College Minnesota Missionary Studies students take on a median of $23,505 in debt. Get the full Northwestern College Minnesota report
The strong Missionary Studies programs at Crown College earned it the #5 place in the United States. Based in Saint Bonifacius, MN, Crown College is a private not-for-profit institution. Crown College posts a six-year graduation rate of 44%. In-state tuition and fees run about $31,410. Students borrow a median of $29,537 to complete their Missionary Studies program here. Read the full report on Crown College
Northwest University ranked #6 on our 2026 list of the best Missionary Studies schools. Located in Kirkland, WA, Northwest University is a private not-for-profit institution. The six-year graduation rate is 68%. Students from in state pay about $36,035 in tuition and fees. Northwest University Missionary Studies students take on a median of $22,439 in debt. Read more about Northwest University
Lancaster Bible College did well this year, earning the #7 position. This private not-for-profit school is set in Lancaster, PA. Lancaster Bible College graduates 68% of students within six years. In-state tuition and fees run about $29,990. The median Missionary Studies program debt is $28,507. More on Lancaster Bible College
Kings University ranked #8 on our 2026 list of the best Missionary Studies schools. Set in Southlake, TX, Kings University is a private not-for-profit institution. The six-year graduation rate is 33%. In-state tuition and fees average $12,480. Kings University Missionary Studies students take on a median of $48,998 in debt. See the full Kings University profile
Moody Bible Institute landed the #10 spot in the United States this year. This private not-for-profit school is set in Chicago, IL. Moody Bible Institute posts a six-year graduation rate of 62%. In-state tuition and fees average $15,786. The median Missionary Studies program debt is $15,000. Read the full report on Moody Bible Institute
Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary placed #11 among Missionary Studies schools in the United States. Set in Kansas City, MO, Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary is a private not-for-profit institution. Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary graduates 64% of students within six years. In-state tuition and fees run about $11,530. Graduates carry a median of $7,733 in student loans. Read more about Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary
Eastern University did well this year, earning the #12 position. Based in Saint Davids, PA, Eastern University is a private not-for-profit institution. Eastern University posts a six-year graduation rate of 60%. In-state tuition and fees average $38,400. The median Missionary Studies program debt is $28,584. Read the full report on Eastern University
Johnson University landed the #13 spot in the United States this year. This private not-for-profit school is set in Knoxville, TN. The six-year graduation rate is 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. More on Johnson University
Southwestern Assemblies Of God University ranked #14 on our 2026 list of the best Missionary Studies schools. This private not-for-profit school is set in Waxahachie, TX. Roughly 36% of students complete a degree within six years here. In-state tuition and fees run about $25,064. Typical Missionary Studies student debt is $28,248. Get the full Southwestern Assemblies Of God University report
Valley Forge Christian College ranked #15 on our 2026 list of the best Missionary Studies schools. Valley Forge Christian College is a private not-for-profit school based in Phoenixville, PA. About 49% of students finish within six years. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $25,240. Students borrow a median of $27,634 to complete their Missionary Studies program here. Read more about Valley Forge Christian College
Grace College And Theological Seminary did well this year, earning the #16 position. Located in Winona Lake, IN, Grace College And Theological Seminary is a private not-for-profit institution. Roughly 69% of students complete a degree within six years here. In-state tuition and fees run about $29,645. Typical Missionary Studies student debt is $21,211. Get the full Grace College And Theological Seminary report
The Baptist College Of Florida came in at #17 in this year's ranking. Set in Graceville, FL, The Baptist College Of Florida is a private not-for-profit institution. The six-year graduation rate is 46%. In-state tuition and fees run about $15,000. Typical Missionary Studies student debt is $24,916. More on The Baptist College Of Florida
Columbia International University did well this year, earning the #19 position. Located in Columbia, SC, Columbia International University is a private not-for-profit institution. Columbia International University graduates 46% of students within six years. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $27,900. The median Missionary Studies program debt is $21,667. More on Columbia International University
Truett Mcconnell College did well this year, earning the #20 position. Based in Cleveland, GA, Truett Mcconnell College is a private not-for-profit institution. Roughly 38% of students complete a degree within six years here. Students from in state pay about $26,792 in tuition and fees. Graduates carry a median of $24,936 in student loans. Read the full report on Truett Mcconnell College
Samford University landed the #21 spot in the United States this year. Set in Birmingham, AL, Samford University is a private not-for-profit institution. The six-year graduation rate is 77%. In-state tuition and fees average $40,150. Graduates carry a median of $21,039 in student loans. Read more about Samford University
Hope International University came in at #22 in this year's ranking. This private not-for-profit school is set in Fullerton, CA. About 49% of students finish within six years. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $38,125. Graduates carry a median of $24,656 in student loans. Get the full Hope International University report
North Greenville University did well this year, earning the #24 position. Set in Tigerville, SC, North Greenville University is a private not-for-profit institution. The six-year graduation rate is 54%. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $25,800. The median Missionary Studies program debt is $23,209. More on North Greenville University
Cornerstone University landed the #25 spot in the United States this year. Based in Grand Rapids, MI, Cornerstone University is a private not-for-profit institution. The six-year graduation rate is 63%. Students from in state pay about $23,000 in tuition and fees. Typical Missionary Studies student debt is $29,243. Get the full Cornerstone University report
Palm Beach Atlantic University West Palm Beach placed #26 among Missionary Studies schools in the United States. This private not-for-profit school is set in West Palm Beach, FL. Palm Beach Atlantic University West Palm Beach graduates 55% of students within six years. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $40,650. Typical Missionary Studies student debt is $24,787. Get the full Palm Beach Atlantic University West Palm Beach report
Ozark Christian College came in at #27 in this year's ranking. Based in Joplin, MO, Ozark Christian College is a private not-for-profit institution. About 58% of students finish within six years. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $16,000. Graduates carry a median of $23,500 in student loans. More on Ozark Christian College
George Fox University placed #28 among Missionary Studies schools in the United States. George Fox University is a private not-for-profit school based in Newberg, OR. About 72% of students finish within six years. Students from in state pay about $41,320 in tuition and fees. George Fox University Missionary Studies students take on a median of $25,324 in debt. Read more about George Fox University
Rest of the Top 50 Best Missionary Studies Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the United States
These schools also placed among the very best this year:
Dallas Baptist University placed #29 among Missionary Studies schools in the United States. This private not-for-profit school is set in Dallas, TX. Dallas Baptist University posts a six-year graduation rate of 58%. In-state tuition and fees run about $40,190. Typical Missionary Studies student debt is $22,819. Read the full report on Dallas Baptist University
Evangel University ranked #30 on our 2026 list of the best Missionary Studies schools. This private not-for-profit school is set in Springfield, MO. Evangel University graduates 65% of students within six years. In-state tuition and fees run about $28,548. Students borrow a median of $24,876 to complete their Missionary Studies program here. Get the full Evangel University report
Lee University landed the #31 spot in the United States this year. Located in Cleveland, TN, Lee University is a private not-for-profit institution. Lee University graduates 63% of students within six years. In-state tuition and fees average $23,790. Students borrow a median of $26,422 to complete their Missionary Studies program here. Read the full report on Lee University
Baptist Bible College came in at #29 in this year's ranking. Read more about Baptist Bible College
Southwest Baptist University came in at #31 in this year's ranking. Read more about Southwest Baptist University
Word Of Life Bible Institute placed #32 among Missionary Studies schools in the United States. Read more about Word Of Life Bible Institute
Judson University landed the #33 spot in the United States this year. See the full Judson University profile
Presbyterian Theological Seminary In America ranked #34 on our 2026 list of the best Missionary Studies schools. More on Presbyterian Theological Seminary In America
Southern California Seminary came in at #35 in this year's ranking. More on Southern California Seminary
Geneva College
Geneva College ranked #36 on our 2026 list of the best Missionary Studies schools. Read the full report on Geneva College
Bethel College
Bethel College ranked #37 on our 2026 list of the best Missionary Studies schools. Get the full Bethel College report
Oklahoma Wesleyan University landed the #38 spot in the United States this year. More on Oklahoma Wesleyan University
Fuller Theological Seminary In California placed #39 among Missionary Studies schools in the United States. See the full Fuller Theological Seminary In California profile
The Masters College And Seminary did well this year, earning the #40 position. Read more about The Masters College And Seminary
Huntsville Bible College ranked #41 on our 2026 list of the best Missionary Studies schools. Read more about Huntsville Bible College
Lubbock Christian University ranked #42 on our 2026 list of the best Missionary Studies schools. Read more about Lubbock Christian University
Southern Nazarene University landed the #43 spot in the United States this year. Read more about Southern Nazarene University
Toccoa Falls College came in at #44 in this year's ranking. Read more about Toccoa Falls College
Loyola University Chicago placed #45 among Missionary Studies schools in the United States. Read more about Loyola University Chicago
Huntington University landed the #46 spot in the United States this year. See the full Huntington University profile
The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary came in at #47 in this year's ranking. Read the full report on The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary
Oral Roberts University did well this year, earning the #48 position. More on Oral Roberts University
Freed Hardeman University placed #49 among Missionary Studies schools in the United States. Get the full Freed Hardeman University report
Martin Luther College did well this year, earning the #50 position. Get the full Martin Luther College report
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Ranking Methodology & Notes
This list is compiled by Course Advisor (DMS_RANKING_2023), 2026 edition. Schools are scored on 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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