2026 Best Missionary Studies Master’s Degree Schools
Looking for the best Missionary Studies master’s degree programs in the United States? Our ranking highlights 126 schools 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 help you make your decision, Course Advisor analyzed schools to produce 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 Master’s Degree Schools in the United States
Explore the leading schools below:
Leading the list is Fuller Theological Seminary In California, our #1 Missionary Studies school in the United States. Located in Pasadena, CA, Fuller Theological Seminary In California is a private not-for-profit institution. See the full Fuller Theological Seminary In California profile
Out of the 126 schools in the United States in this year's ranking, Bethany Global University landed the #2 spot. Set in Bloomington, MN, Bethany Global University is a private not-for-profit institution. The six-year graduation rate is 28%. In-state tuition and fees average $11,000. Graduates carry a median of $13,276 in student loans. Read the full report on Bethany Global University
You'll be in good company at Asbury Theological Seminary, which ranked #3 this year. Based in Wilmore, KY, Asbury Theological Seminary is a private not-for-profit institution. Read more about Asbury Theological Seminary
A rank of #4 makes Dallas Theological Seminary one of the top choices in the United States. This private not-for-profit school is set in Dallas, TX. Get the full Dallas Theological Seminary report
You'll be in good company at Western Seminary, which ranked #5 this year. Western Seminary is a private not-for-profit school based in Portland, OR. See the full Western Seminary profile
Johnson University landed the #6 spot in the United States this year. Located in Knoxville, TN, Johnson University is a private not-for-profit institution. About 54% of students finish within six years. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $21,122. Graduates carry a median of $23,876 in student loans. See the full Johnson University profile
Columbia International University landed the #7 spot in the United States this year. Located in Columbia, SC, Columbia International University is a private not-for-profit institution. Roughly 46% of students complete a degree within six years here. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $27,900. Typical Missionary Studies student debt is $21,667. Read more about Columbia International University
Wheaton College Illinois placed #8 among Missionary Studies schools in the United States. Set in Wheaton, IL, Wheaton College Illinois is a private not-for-profit institution. The six-year graduation rate is 85%. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $45,546. Typical Missionary Studies student debt is $23,292. More on Wheaton College Illinois
Nazarene Theological Seminary ranked #9 on our 2026 list of the best Missionary Studies schools. Nazarene Theological Seminary is a private not-for-profit school based in Kansas City, MO. More on Nazarene Theological Seminary
Gordon Conwell Theological Seminary came in at #10 in this year's ranking. Based in South Hamilton, MA, Gordon Conwell Theological Seminary is a private not-for-profit institution. Get the full Gordon Conwell Theological Seminary report
Trinity International University Illinois placed #11 among Missionary Studies schools in the United States. Trinity International University Illinois is a private not-for-profit school based in Deerfield, IL. The six-year graduation rate is 46%. Students from in state pay about $12,320 in tuition and fees. The median Missionary Studies program debt is $26,892. Read more about Trinity International University Illinois
Southwestern Assemblies Of God University placed #12 among Missionary Studies schools in the United States. Based in Waxahachie, TX, Southwestern Assemblies Of God University is a private not-for-profit institution. Southwestern Assemblies Of God University graduates 36% of students within six years. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $25,064. Southwestern Assemblies Of God University Missionary Studies students take on a median of $28,248 in debt. See the full Southwestern Assemblies Of God University profile
Evangel University ranked #13 on our 2026 list of the best Missionary Studies schools. Evangel University is a private not-for-profit school based in Springfield, MO. About 65% of students finish 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. Get the full Evangel University report
Dallas Baptist University ranked #14 on our 2026 list of the best Missionary Studies schools. Based in Dallas, TX, Dallas Baptist University is a private not-for-profit institution. The six-year graduation rate is 58%. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $40,190. Dallas Baptist University Missionary Studies students take on a median of $22,819 in debt. More on Dallas Baptist University
Oral Roberts University came in at #15 in this year's ranking. Based in Tulsa, OK, Oral Roberts University is a private not-for-profit institution. Oral Roberts University graduates 57% of students within six years. Students from in state pay about $35,470 in tuition and fees. Typical Missionary Studies student debt is $28,022. Read more about Oral Roberts University
Central Christian College Of The Bible did well this year, earning the #16 position. Read more about Central Christian College Of The Bible
The Masters College And Seminary landed the #17 spot in the United States this year. Read the full report on The Masters College And Seminary
Southern Adventist University came in at #18 in this year's ranking. Read the full report on Southern Adventist University
Regent University came in at #19 in this year's ranking. Get the full Regent University report
George Fox University placed #20 among Missionary Studies schools in the United States. Read more about George Fox University
Emmaus Bible College landed the #21 spot in the United States this year. Get the full Emmaus Bible College report
Trinity Bible College ranked #22 on our 2026 list of the best Missionary Studies schools. More on Trinity Bible College
Universidad Teologica Del Caribe ranked #23 on our 2026 list of the best Missionary Studies schools. Get the full Universidad Teologica Del Caribe report
Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary came in at #24 in this year's ranking. Read more about Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary
Cornerstone University did well this year, earning the #25 position. Get the full Cornerstone University report
Rest of the Top 50 Best Missionary Studies Master’s Degree Schools in the United States
Not far behind, these schools also made the top of the list:
Houston Baptist University came in at #26 in this year's ranking. Read more about Houston Baptist University
Freed Hardeman University landed the #27 spot in the United States this year. Read more about Freed Hardeman University
Oklahoma Wesleyan University did well this year, earning the #28 position. More on Oklahoma Wesleyan University
Liberty University landed the #29 spot in the United States this year. Read the full report on Liberty University
Charleston Southern University landed the #30 spot in the United States this year. Get the full Charleston Southern University report
Faith Baptist Bible College And Theological Seminary ranked #31 on our 2026 list of the best Missionary Studies schools. Get the full Faith Baptist Bible College And Theological Seminary report
Samford University came in at #32 in this year's ranking. Get the full Samford University report
America Evangelical University did well this year, earning the #33 position. Read the full report on America Evangelical University
Campbellsville University placed #34 among Missionary Studies schools in the United States. More on Campbellsville University
Bob Jones University landed the #35 spot in the United States this year. Read more about Bob Jones University
North Greenville University placed #36 among Missionary Studies schools in the United States. Get the full North Greenville University report
Union Bible College landed the #37 spot in the United States this year. More on Union Bible College
Baptist Bible College did well this year, earning the #38 position. Read the full report on Baptist Bible College
Howard Payne University came in at #39 in this year's ranking. See the full Howard Payne University profile
Catholic Theological Union At Chicago placed #40 among Missionary Studies schools in the United States. See the full Catholic Theological Union At Chicago profile
Harding University did well this year, earning the #41 position. See the full Harding University profile
Toccoa Falls College came in at #42 in this year's ranking. See the full Toccoa Falls College profile
Grace College And Theological Seminary placed #43 among Missionary Studies schools in the United States. Get the full Grace College And Theological Seminary report
Bethel University Minnesota landed the #44 spot in the United States this year. Get the full Bethel University Minnesota report
Kansas Christian College came in at #45 in this year's ranking. More on Kansas Christian College
Colorado Christian University landed the #46 spot in the United States this year. More on Colorado Christian University
Grace Mission University did well this year, earning the #47 position. Read the full report on Grace Mission University
Oklahoma Baptist University landed the #48 spot in the United States this year. See the full Oklahoma Baptist University profile
Eastern University ranked #49 on our 2026 list of the best Missionary Studies schools. Get the full Eastern University report
Southeastern University came in at #50 in this year's ranking. Get the full Southeastern University report
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Ranking Methodology & Notes
The ranking above is published 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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