2026 Best Value Missionary Studies Bachelor’s Degree Schools
Looking for the best-value Missionary Studies bachelor’s degree programs in the United States? This list ranks 126 institutions by value — the balance of cost and student outcomes, using our 2026 methodology. Each school below is scored on 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 compile 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 Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the United States
Explore the best-value schools below:
Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary earned the #1 spot in this year's best-value ranking in the United States. Set in Kansas City, MO, Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary is a private not-for-profit institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $11,530. Typical Missionary Studies student debt is $7,733. Median earnings reach $50,535 ten years out. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Roughly 96% of applicants are accepted. See the full Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary profile
Out of the 126 schools in the United States in this year's value ranking, Bethany Global University landed the #2 spot. Set in Bloomington, MN, Bethany Global University is a private not-for-profit institution. Students from in state pay about $11,000 in tuition and fees. Students borrow a median of $13,276 to complete their Missionary Studies program here. The acceptance rate is 93%. Get the full Bethany Global University report
You'll get strong value at Kings University, which ranked #3 this year. Based in Southlake, TX, Kings University is a private not-for-profit institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $12,480. Kings University Missionary Studies students take on a median of $48,998 in debt. Graduates go on to earn a median of $41,471 ten years after entry. That is a strong return on a $48,998 median debt. The acceptance rate is 61%. Read more about Kings University
The Baptist College Of Florida came in at #4 on this year's best-value Missionary Studies ranking 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 average $15,000. The Baptist College Of Florida Missionary Studies students take on a median of $24,916 in debt. Ten years after enrolling, students earn a median of $42,836. That is a strong return on a $24,916 median debt. Roughly 36% of applicants are accepted. See the full The Baptist College Of Florida profile
Moody Bible Institute offered strong value this year, earning the #6 position. Set in Chicago, IL, Moody Bible Institute is a private not-for-profit institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $15,786. The median Missionary Studies program debt is $15,000. Ten years after enrolling, students earn a median of $45,399. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. About 83% of those who apply are admitted. Read the full report on Moody Bible Institute
Southwestern Assemblies Of God University placed #7 among the best-value Missionary Studies schools in the United States. This private not-for-profit school is set in Waxahachie, TX. Students from in state pay about $25,064 in tuition and fees. Typical Missionary Studies student debt is $28,248. Median earnings reach $46,238 ten years out. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. About 89% of those who apply are admitted. Read more about Southwestern Assemblies Of God University
Johnson University came in at #8 in this year's value ranking. Based in Knoxville, TN, Johnson University is a private not-for-profit institution. In-state tuition and fees average $21,122. Students borrow a median of $23,876 to complete their Missionary Studies program here. 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%. See the full Johnson University profile
Southeastern University came in at #9 in this year's value ranking. This private not-for-profit school is set in Lakeland, FL. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $32,950. Graduates carry a median of $19,510 in student loans. A decade after starting, students earn a median of $46,744. That is a strong return on a $19,510 median debt. The acceptance rate is 53%. More on Southeastern University
Ozark Christian College came in at #10 in this year's value ranking. This private not-for-profit school is set in Joplin, MO. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $16,000. Graduates carry a median of $23,500 in student loans. Graduates go on to earn a median of $41,297 ten years after entry. Set against $23,500 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Ozark Christian College admits about 94% of applicants. Get the full Ozark Christian College report
Olivet Nazarene University placed #12 among the best-value Missionary Studies schools in the United States. Based in Bourbonnais, IL, Olivet Nazarene University is a private not-for-profit institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $38,900. The median Missionary Studies program debt is $26,797. A decade after starting, students earn a median of $53,213. That is a strong return on a $26,797 median debt. Roughly 56% of applicants are accepted. Read more about Olivet Nazarene University
Crown College came in at #13 in this year's value ranking. Crown College is a private not-for-profit school based in Saint Bonifacius, MN. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $31,410. Graduates carry a median of $29,537 in student loans. Crown College alumni report median earnings of $48,057 a decade after entry. Set against $29,537 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Crown College admits about 23% of applicants. See the full Crown College profile
Valley Forge Christian College landed the #14 spot for value in the United States this year. Set in Phoenixville, PA, Valley Forge Christian College is a private not-for-profit institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $25,240. Valley Forge Christian College Missionary Studies students take on a median of $27,634 in debt. A decade after starting, students earn a median of $39,016. Set against $27,634 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Valley Forge Christian College has an acceptance rate of 61%. Read the full report on Valley Forge Christian College
Lancaster Bible College placed #15 among the best-value Missionary Studies schools in the United States. Set in Lancaster, PA, Lancaster Bible College is a private not-for-profit institution. Students from in state pay about $29,990 in tuition and fees. Typical Missionary Studies student debt is $28,507. Median earnings reach $44,096 ten years out. That is a strong return on a $28,507 median debt. Lancaster Bible College has an acceptance rate of 56%. Get the full Lancaster Bible College report
Truett Mcconnell College landed the #16 spot for value in the United States this year. Set in Cleveland, GA, Truett Mcconnell College is a private not-for-profit institution. In-state tuition and fees average $26,792. Students borrow a median of $24,936 to complete their Missionary Studies program here. Truett Mcconnell College alumni report median earnings of $46,700 a decade after entry. That is a strong return on a $24,936 median debt. About 78% of those who apply are admitted. Read the full report on Truett Mcconnell College
Northwestern College Minnesota placed #17 among the best-value Missionary Studies schools in the United States. Located in Saint Paul, MN, Northwestern College Minnesota is a private not-for-profit institution. In-state tuition and fees average $37,920. Typical Missionary Studies student debt is $23,505. A decade after starting, students earn a median of $50,755. Set against $23,505 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. The acceptance rate is 94%. Read the full report on Northwestern College Minnesota
Grace College And Theological Seminary landed the #18 spot for value in the United States this year. Grace College And Theological Seminary is a private not-for-profit school based in Winona Lake, IN. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $29,645. Graduates carry a median of $21,211 in student loans. Grace College And Theological Seminary alumni report median earnings of $45,411 a decade after entry. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Roughly 82% of applicants are accepted. Read more about Grace College And Theological Seminary
Columbia International University came in at #19 in this year's value ranking. Set in Columbia, SC, Columbia International University is a private not-for-profit institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $27,900. Students borrow a median of $21,667 to complete their Missionary Studies program here. Graduates go on to earn a median of $38,951 ten years after entry. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. The acceptance rate is 94%. Read more about Columbia International University
North Greenville University placed #20 among the best-value Missionary Studies schools in the United States. Set in Tigerville, SC, North Greenville University is a private not-for-profit institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $25,800. Typical Missionary Studies student debt is $23,209. Ten years after enrolling, students earn a median of $43,035. Set against $23,209 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Roughly 67% of applicants are accepted. Read the full report on North Greenville University
Northwest University ranked #21 on our 2026 list of the best-value Missionary Studies schools. Set in Kirkland, WA, Northwest University is a private not-for-profit institution. In-state tuition and fees run about $36,035. 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. About 83% of those who apply are admitted. Read more about Northwest University
Eastern University landed the #23 spot for value in the United States this year. Eastern University is a private not-for-profit school based in Saint Davids, PA. In-state tuition and fees run about $38,400. Typical Missionary Studies student debt is $28,584. Median earnings reach $51,655 ten years out. That is a strong return on a $28,584 median debt. Eastern University has an acceptance rate of 91%. Read more about Eastern University
Cornerstone University placed #24 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. 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. 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. Get the full Cornerstone University report
Samford University landed the #25 spot for value in the United States this year. Samford University is a private not-for-profit school based in Birmingham, AL. In-state tuition and fees average $40,150. Graduates carry a median of $21,039 in student loans. Graduates go on to earn a median of $58,469 ten years after entry. That is a strong return on a $21,039 median debt. Samford University admits about 82% of applicants. Read the full report on Samford University
Lee University ranked #26 on our 2026 list of the best-value Missionary Studies schools. Located in Cleveland, TN, Lee University is a private not-for-profit institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $23,790. Students borrow a median of $26,422 to complete their Missionary Studies program here. Median earnings reach $43,222 ten years out. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. The acceptance rate is 70%. More on Lee University
Hope International University ranked #27 on our 2026 list of the best-value Missionary Studies schools. Set in Fullerton, CA, Hope International University is a private not-for-profit institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $38,125. Graduates carry a median of $24,656 in student loans. Median earnings reach $49,697 ten years out. Set against $24,656 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Roughly 33% of applicants are accepted. Read the full report on Hope International University
Evangel University landed the #28 spot for value in the United States this year. Located in Springfield, MO, Evangel University is a private not-for-profit institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $28,548. Typical Missionary Studies student debt is $24,876. Median earnings reach $46,573 ten years out. Set against $24,876 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Evangel University has an acceptance rate of 72%. See the full Evangel University profile
Rest of the Top 50 Best-Value Missionary Studies Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the United States
Not far behind, these schools also offered excellent value:
Palm Beach Atlantic University West Palm Beach offered strong value this year, earning the #29 position. Based in West Palm Beach, FL, Palm Beach Atlantic University West Palm Beach is a private not-for-profit institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $40,650. Palm Beach Atlantic University West Palm Beach Missionary Studies students take on a median of $24,787 in debt. Median earnings reach $49,232 ten years out. That is a strong return on a $24,787 median debt. About 82% of those who apply are admitted. Read the full report on Palm Beach Atlantic University West Palm Beach
Dallas Baptist University offered strong value this year, earning the #30 position. Dallas Baptist University is a private not-for-profit school based in Dallas, TX. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $40,190. Typical Missionary Studies student debt is $22,819. Dallas Baptist University alumni report median earnings of $56,807 a decade after entry. Set against $22,819 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Dallas Baptist University admits about 89% of applicants. More on Dallas Baptist University
George Fox University offered strong value this year, earning the #31 position. Located in Newberg, OR, George Fox University is a private not-for-profit institution. In-state tuition and fees average $41,320. George Fox University Missionary Studies students take on a median of $25,324 in debt. Ten years after enrolling, students earn a median of $59,761. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. George Fox University admits about 94% of applicants. Read more about George Fox University
America Evangelical University offered strong value this year, earning the #29 position. See the full America Evangelical University profile
Liberty University ranked #30 on our 2026 list of the best-value Missionary Studies schools. See the full Liberty University profile
Arlington Baptist College placed #31 among the best-value Missionary Studies schools in the United States. Read more about Arlington Baptist College
Milligan College
Milligan College came in at #32 in this year's value ranking. See the full Milligan College profile
Fuller Theological Seminary In California landed the #33 spot for value in the United States this year. Read more about Fuller Theological Seminary In California
Southern California Seminary placed #34 among the best-value Missionary Studies schools in the United States. Read more about Southern California Seminary
Kentucky Mountain Bible College landed the #35 spot for value in the United States this year. Read the full report on Kentucky Mountain Bible College
Bethlehem College And Seminary landed the #36 spot for value in the United States this year. Read the full report on Bethlehem College And Seminary
Corban University offered strong value this year, earning the #37 position. More on Corban University
Dordt College
Dordt College ranked #38 on our 2026 list of the best-value Missionary Studies schools. Read the full report on Dordt College
Biola University
Biola University landed the #39 spot for value in the United States this year. Read the full report on Biola University
Allegheny Wesleyan College landed the #40 spot for value in the United States this year. More on Allegheny Wesleyan College
Ouachita Baptist University came in at #41 in this year's value ranking. More on Ouachita Baptist University
University Of St Thomas Texas came in at #42 in this year's value ranking. Read more about University Of St Thomas Texas
Harding University landed the #43 spot for value in the United States this year. See the full Harding University profile
Houston Baptist University landed the #44 spot for value in the United States this year. Read more about Houston Baptist University
Baptist Bible College came in at #45 in this year's value ranking. More on Baptist Bible College
Seattle University ranked #46 on our 2026 list of the best-value Missionary Studies schools. Read more about Seattle University
Wheaton College Illinois came in at #47 in this year's value ranking. Read the full report on Wheaton College Illinois
Colorado Christian University offered strong value this year, earning the #48 position. See the full Colorado Christian University profile
Free Will Baptist Bible College landed the #49 spot for value in the United States this year. More on Free Will Baptist Bible College
Southern Nazarene University offered strong value this year, earning the #50 position. Get the full Southern Nazarene University report
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Ranking Methodology & Notes
The ranking above is published 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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