2026 Best Value Missionary Studies Schools
Looking for the best-value Missionary Studies programs programs in the United States? We have ranked 126 institutions by value — the balance of cost and student outcomes, using our 2026 methodology. The rankings below weigh factors such as tuition, student debt, and post-graduation earnings to surface the strongest return on investment.
So you can compare your options, Course Advisor reviewed schools to produce this 2026 value ranking, drawing primarily on U.S. Department of Education data (IPEDS and College Scorecard). View our full ranking methodology.
Top 25 Best-Value Missionary Studies Schools in the United States
Here are the top-ranked schools for value:
Leading the list is Bethany Global University, our #1 best-value Missionary Studies school in the United States. Based in Bloomington, MN, Bethany Global University is a private not-for-profit institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $11,000. Bethany Global University Missionary Studies students take on a median of $13,276 in debt. Roughly 93% of applicants are accepted. Read more about Bethany Global University
Out of the 126 schools in the United States in this year's value ranking, Grace College And Theological Seminary landed the #2 spot. Located in Winona Lake, IN, Grace College And Theological Seminary is a private not-for-profit institution. In-state tuition and fees average $29,645. Graduates carry a median of $21,211 in student loans. A decade after starting, students earn a median of $45,411. Set against $21,211 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Roughly 82% of applicants are accepted. Read the full report on Grace College And Theological Seminary
You'll get strong value at Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary, which ranked #3 this year. Located in Kansas City, MO, Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary is a private not-for-profit institution. Students from in state pay about $11,530 in tuition and fees. The median Missionary Studies program debt is $7,733. A decade after starting, students earn a median of $50,535. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. The acceptance rate is 96%. See the full Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary profile
A rank of #4 makes Fuller Theological Seminary In California one of the best values in the United States. Set in Pasadena, CA, Fuller Theological Seminary In California is a private not-for-profit institution. See the full Fuller Theological Seminary In California profile
The strong cost-to-outcome balance at Valor Christian College earned it the #5 place in the United States. Based in Canal Winchester, OH, Valor Christian College is a private not-for-profit institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $10,612. Valor Christian College Missionary Studies students take on a median of $18,686 in debt. Get the full Valor Christian College report
Johnson University ranked #6 on our 2026 list of the best-value Missionary Studies schools. Set in Knoxville, TN, Johnson University is a private not-for-profit institution. Students from in state pay about $21,122 in tuition and fees. Typical Missionary Studies student debt is $23,876. Graduates go on to earn a median of $40,596 ten years after entry. That is a strong return on a $23,876 median debt. Johnson University has an acceptance rate of 65%. More on Johnson University
Nazarene Theological Seminary offered strong value this year, earning the #7 position. This private not-for-profit school is set in Kansas City, MO. Get the full Nazarene Theological Seminary report
Kings University placed #8 among the best-value Missionary Studies schools in the United States. Set in Southlake, TX, Kings University is a private not-for-profit institution. In-state tuition and fees average $12,480. Students borrow a median of $48,998 to complete their Missionary Studies program here. Kings University alumni report median earnings of $41,471 a decade after entry. That is a strong return on a $48,998 median debt. Roughly 61% of applicants are accepted. Read the full report on Kings University
Columbia International University came in at #9 in this year's value ranking. Columbia International University is a private not-for-profit school based in Columbia, SC. Students from in state pay about $27,900 in tuition and fees. Typical Missionary Studies student debt is $21,667. Columbia International University alumni report median earnings of $38,951 a decade after entry. Set against $21,667 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Columbia International University has an acceptance rate of 94%. Read more about Columbia International University
Asbury Theological Seminary came in at #10 in this year's value ranking. Located in Wilmore, KY, Asbury Theological Seminary is a private not-for-profit institution. Get the full Asbury Theological Seminary report
Western Seminary came in at #11 in this year's value ranking. This private not-for-profit school is set in Portland, OR. Get the full Western Seminary report
The Baptist College Of Florida placed #12 among the best-value Missionary Studies schools in the United States. Based in Graceville, FL, The Baptist College Of Florida is a private not-for-profit institution. In-state tuition and fees run about $15,000. The Baptist College Of Florida Missionary Studies students take on a median of $24,916 in debt. The Baptist College Of Florida alumni report median earnings of $42,836 a decade after entry. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. The Baptist College Of Florida has an acceptance rate of 36%. Get the full The Baptist College Of Florida report
Moody Bible Institute came in at #14 in this year's value ranking. This private not-for-profit school is set in Chicago, IL. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $15,786. Moody Bible Institute Missionary Studies students take on a median of $15,000 in debt. Moody Bible Institute alumni report median earnings of $45,399 a decade after entry. Set against $15,000 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. The acceptance rate is 83%. Read more about Moody Bible Institute
Dallas Theological Seminary landed the #15 spot for value in the United States this year. Based in Dallas, TX, Dallas Theological Seminary is a private not-for-profit institution. Read more about Dallas Theological Seminary
Evangel University ranked #16 on our 2026 list of the best-value Missionary Studies schools. Set in Springfield, MO, Evangel University is a private not-for-profit institution. In-state tuition and fees average $28,548. The median Missionary Studies program debt is $24,876. Graduates go on to earn a median of $46,573 ten years after entry. That is a strong return on a $24,876 median debt. Evangel University has an acceptance rate of 72%. See the full Evangel University profile
Martin Luther College came in at #17 in this year's value ranking. Located in New Ulm, MN, Martin Luther College is a private not-for-profit institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $18,120. The median Missionary Studies program debt is $20,224. Graduates go on to earn a median of $47,491 ten years after entry. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. About 87% of those who apply are admitted. Read the full report on Martin Luther College
Southwestern Assemblies Of God University landed the #18 spot for value in the United States this year. Based in Waxahachie, TX, Southwestern Assemblies Of God University is a private not-for-profit institution. In-state tuition and fees average $25,064. Students borrow a median of $28,248 to complete their Missionary Studies program here. Ten years after enrolling, students earn a median of $46,238. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. About 89% of those who apply are admitted. Get the full Southwestern Assemblies Of God University report
Ozark Christian College landed the #19 spot for value in the United States this year. Based in Joplin, MO, Ozark Christian College is a private not-for-profit institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $16,000. The median Missionary Studies program debt is $23,500. Median earnings reach $41,297 ten years out. That is a strong return on a $23,500 median debt. Roughly 94% of applicants are accepted. More on Ozark Christian College
Wheaton College Illinois placed #20 among the best-value Missionary Studies schools in the United States. Based in Wheaton, IL, Wheaton College Illinois is a private not-for-profit institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $45,546. Wheaton College Illinois Missionary Studies students take on a median of $23,292 in debt. Graduates go on to earn a median of $63,756 ten years after entry. Set against $23,292 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Wheaton College Illinois admits about 87% of applicants. More on Wheaton College Illinois
Southeastern University ranked #22 on our 2026 list of the best-value Missionary Studies schools. Southeastern University is a private not-for-profit school based in Lakeland, FL. 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. A decade after starting, students earn a median of $46,744. Set against $19,510 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. The acceptance rate is 53%. Read more about Southeastern University
Olivet Nazarene University landed the #23 spot for value in the United States this year. Located in Bourbonnais, IL, Olivet Nazarene University is a private not-for-profit institution. Students from in state pay about $38,900 in tuition and fees. Typical Missionary Studies student debt is $26,797. A decade after starting, students earn a median of $53,213. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. About 56% of those who apply are admitted. See the full Olivet Nazarene University profile
Crown College landed the #24 spot for value in the United States this year. Based in Saint Bonifacius, MN, Crown College is a private not-for-profit institution. In-state tuition and fees average $31,410. Graduates carry a median of $29,537 in student loans. A decade after starting, students earn a median of $48,057. Set against $29,537 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Crown College admits about 23% of applicants. Get the full Crown College report
Trinity International University Illinois ranked #25 on our 2026 list of the best-value Missionary Studies schools. Based in Deerfield, IL, Trinity International University Illinois is a private not-for-profit institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $12,320. Students borrow a median of $26,892 to complete their Missionary Studies program here. Graduates go on to earn a median of $46,989 ten years after entry. Set against $26,892 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Trinity International University Illinois admits about 100% of applicants. Read more about Trinity International University Illinois
Valley Forge Christian College came in at #26 in this year's value ranking. Valley Forge Christian College is a private not-for-profit school based in Phoenixville, PA. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $25,240. The median Missionary Studies program debt is $27,634. A decade after starting, students earn a median of $39,016. That is a strong return on a $27,634 median debt. Roughly 61% of applicants are accepted. See the full Valley Forge Christian College profile
Lancaster Bible College landed the #27 spot for value in the United States this year. Lancaster Bible College is a private not-for-profit school based in Lancaster, PA. In-state tuition and fees run about $29,990. The median Missionary Studies program debt is $28,507. A decade after starting, students earn a median of $44,096. That is a strong return on a $28,507 median debt. Roughly 56% of applicants are accepted. Read the full report on Lancaster Bible College
Rest of the Top 50 Best-Value Missionary Studies Schools in the United States
Not far behind, these schools also offered excellent value:
Truett Mcconnell College offered strong value this year, earning the #28 position. This private not-for-profit school is set in Cleveland, GA. Students from in state pay about $26,792 in tuition and fees. Truett Mcconnell College Missionary Studies students take on a median of $24,936 in debt. Ten years after enrolling, students earn a median of $46,700. Set against $24,936 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Truett Mcconnell College admits about 78% of applicants. Read the full report on Truett Mcconnell College
Northwestern College Minnesota placed #29 among the best-value Missionary Studies schools in the United States. This private not-for-profit school is set in Saint Paul, MN. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $37,920. Students borrow a median of $23,505 to complete their Missionary Studies program here. Median earnings reach $50,755 ten years out. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Northwestern College Minnesota admits about 94% of applicants. Get the full Northwestern College Minnesota report
Oral Roberts University came in at #30 in this year's value ranking. Located in Tulsa, OK, Oral Roberts University is a private not-for-profit institution. In-state tuition and fees run about $35,470. Oral Roberts University Missionary Studies students take on a median of $28,022 in debt. Ten years after enrolling, students earn a median of $46,885. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. The acceptance rate is 99%. Get the full Oral Roberts University report
North Greenville University came in at #31 in this year's value ranking. Located in Tigerville, SC, North Greenville University is a private not-for-profit institution. In-state tuition and fees run about $25,800. Students borrow a median of $23,209 to complete their Missionary Studies program here. Graduates go on to earn a median of $43,035 ten years after entry. That is a strong return on a $23,209 median debt. Roughly 67% of applicants are accepted. See the full North Greenville University profile
Northwest University ranked #32 on our 2026 list of the best-value Missionary Studies schools. Based in Kirkland, WA, Northwest University is a private not-for-profit institution. Students from in state pay about $36,035 in tuition and fees. The median Missionary Studies program debt is $22,439. Ten years after enrolling, students earn a median of $54,914. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Northwest University has an acceptance rate of 83%. See the full Northwest University profile
Gordon Conwell Theological Seminary ranked #33 on our 2026 list of the best-value Missionary Studies schools. Set in South Hamilton, MA, Gordon Conwell Theological Seminary is a private not-for-profit institution. More on Gordon Conwell Theological Seminary
Eastern University came in at #35 in this year's value ranking. Located in Saint Davids, PA, Eastern University is a private not-for-profit institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $38,400. Graduates carry a median of $28,584 in student loans. Median earnings reach $51,655 ten years out. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Roughly 91% of applicants are accepted. Read the full report on Eastern University
Cornerstone University placed #36 among the best-value Missionary Studies schools in the United States. Based in Grand Rapids, MI, Cornerstone University is a private not-for-profit institution. In-state tuition and fees average $23,000. Typical Missionary Studies student debt is $29,243. Ten years after enrolling, students earn a median of $47,314. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. About 78% of those who apply are admitted. More on Cornerstone University
Samford University came in at #37 in this year's value ranking. Samford University is a private not-for-profit school based in Birmingham, AL. Students from in state pay about $40,150 in tuition and fees. Typical Missionary Studies student debt is $21,039. A decade after starting, students earn a median of $58,469. Set against $21,039 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. About 82% of those who apply are admitted. More on Samford University
Lee University came in at #38 in this year's value ranking. This private not-for-profit school is set in Cleveland, TN. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $23,790. Typical Missionary Studies student debt is $26,422. A decade after starting, students earn a median of $43,222. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. About 70% of those who apply are admitted. See the full Lee University profile
Hope International University landed the #39 spot for value in the United States this year. Hope International University is a private not-for-profit school based in Fullerton, CA. Students from in state pay about $38,125 in tuition and fees. The median Missionary Studies program debt is $24,656. A decade after starting, students earn a median of $49,697. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. The acceptance rate is 33%. Read the full report on Hope International University
Palm Beach Atlantic University West Palm Beach ranked #40 on our 2026 list of the best-value Missionary Studies schools. This private not-for-profit school is set in West Palm Beach, FL. Students from in state pay about $40,650 in tuition and fees. The median Missionary Studies program debt is $24,787. Median earnings reach $49,232 ten years out. That is a strong return on a $24,787 median debt. Palm Beach Atlantic University West Palm Beach admits about 82% of applicants. Read more about Palm Beach Atlantic University West Palm Beach
Dallas Baptist University came in at #41 in this year's value ranking. This private not-for-profit school is set in Dallas, TX. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $40,190. The median Missionary Studies program debt is $22,819. Graduates go on to earn a median of $56,807 ten years after entry. Set against $22,819 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. About 89% of those who apply are admitted. Read more about Dallas Baptist University
George Fox University ranked #42 on our 2026 list of the best-value Missionary Studies schools. George Fox University is a private not-for-profit school based in Newberg, OR. In-state tuition and fees average $41,320. Students borrow a median of $25,324 to complete their Missionary Studies program here. Ten years after enrolling, students earn a median of $59,761. Set against $25,324 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. About 94% of those who apply are admitted. More on George Fox University
Southwestern Christian University ranked #40 on our 2026 list of the best-value Missionary Studies schools. More on Southwestern Christian University
Bethel University Minnesota came in at #41 in this year's value ranking. Read more about Bethel University Minnesota
Hobe Sound Bible College landed the #42 spot for value in the United States this year. Read more about Hobe Sound Bible College
Liberty University came in at #43 in this year's value ranking. Read the full report on Liberty University
Criswell College
Criswell College offered strong value this year, earning the #44 position. Read more about Criswell College
Bethlehem College And Seminary landed the #45 spot for value in the United States this year. Read the full report on Bethlehem College And Seminary
Central Christian College Of The Bible came in at #46 in this year's value ranking. See the full Central Christian College Of The Bible profile
Bethel College
Bethel College offered strong value this year, earning the #47 position. See the full Bethel College profile
Freed Hardeman University placed #48 among the best-value Missionary Studies schools in the United States. Read more about Freed Hardeman University
Boise Bible College offered strong value this year, earning the #49 position. Get the full Boise Bible College report
Maranatha Baptist Bible College ranked #50 on our 2026 list of the best-value Missionary Studies schools. Get the full Maranatha Baptist Bible College report
Best Value Missionary Studies Schools by Degree Level
See the best values at each degree level:
- Best Value Missionary Studies Certificate Degree Schools
- Best Value Missionary Studies Undergraduate Certificate Degree Schools
- Best Value Missionary Studies Associate’s Degree Schools
- Best Value Missionary Studies Bachelor’s Degree Schools
- Best Value Missionary Studies Graduate Certificate Degree Schools
- Best Value Missionary Studies Master’s Degree Schools
- Best Value Missionary Studies Doctoral Degree Schools
Ranking Methodology & Notes
These rankings are produced by Course Advisor (DMS_RANKING_2023), 2026 edition. Rankings consider the balance of cost (tuition and student debt) against student outcomes (post-graduation earnings) — a measure of return on investment — drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).
Ranking method: College Major Best Value · 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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