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2026 Most Popular Online Missionary Studies Schools

There are 27 schools that offer a degree in Missionary Studies mostly online. Ranked by yearly graduations, here are the most popular below:

There are lots of options to pick from today when trying to decide which Missionary Studies program is right for you. You can choose a traditional brick-and-mortar school, or with the growth of online education, you can attend a school halfway across the country without even leaving your house.

The Most Popular Online Missionary Studies Schools ranking is one of many tools that Course Advisor has developed to help you make your educational decision. This report analyzed 27 schools in the United States to see which mostly-online Missionary Studies programs were the most popular. To create this ranking we looked at how many students graduated from schools with mostly-online programs.

The colleges and universities below are the most popular for Missionary Studies majors pursuing an online degree.

#1

Bethany Global University

Bloomington, MN

The most popular school in the United States for earning a Missionary Studies degree online is Bethany Global University. Bethany Global University is a private nonprofit school located in Bloomington, MN. Roughly 100% of this program’s degrees are awarded to online students. This school awarded 120 degrees in Missionary Studies in the most recent reporting year. About 80% of the students earning this degree here are women. Early-career graduates of the school earn a median salary of $22,639. Full Missionary Studies at Bethany Global University Report

Catholic Theological Union at Chicago landed the #2 spot in the 2026 edition of our Most Popular Online Missionary Studies Schools ranking. Located in Chicago, IL, this is a private nonprofit institution. About 100% of degrees in Missionary Studies here are earned online. During the most recent year for which we have data, 15 people earned their degree in Missionary Studies from this school. Women make up 13% of the Missionary Studies students at the school. The median salary of the school’s graduates early in their careers is $40,669. Full Missionary Studies at Catholic Theological Union at Chicago Report

Presbyterian Theological Seminary in America comes in at #3 on our 2026 list of the most popular online colleges for Missionary Studies majors. Presbyterian Theological Seminary in America is a private nonprofit school located in Santa Fe Springs, CA. Roughly 100% of this program’s degrees are awarded to online students. This school awarded 13 degrees in Missionary Studies in the most recent reporting year. About 15% of the students earning this degree here are women. The median salary of the school’s graduates early in their careers is $40,669. Read More…

Dallas Baptist University landed the #4 spot in the 2026 edition of our Most Popular Online Missionary Studies Schools ranking. Located in Dallas, TX, this is a private nonprofit institution. Roughly 67% of this program’s degrees are awarded to online students. This school awarded 8 degrees in Missionary Studies in the most recent reporting year. About 75% of the students earning this degree here are women. The median salary of the school’s graduates early in their careers is $43,535. Read More…

Southern California Seminary landed the #5 spot in the 2026 edition of our Most Popular Online Missionary Studies Schools ranking. Located in El Cajon, CA, this is a private nonprofit institution. About 100% of degrees in Missionary Studies here are earned online. During the most recent year for which we have data, 8 people earned their degree in Missionary Studies from this school. Early-career graduates of the school earn a median salary of $40,669. Read full report on Missionary Studies at Southern California Seminary

#6

Martin Luther College

New Ulm, MN

Martin Luther College comes in at #6 on our 2026 list of the most popular online colleges for Missionary Studies majors. Martin Luther College is a private nonprofit school located in New Ulm, MN. About 100% of degrees in Missionary Studies here are earned online. During the most recent year for which we have data, 6 people earned their degree in Missionary Studies from this school. About 50% of the students earning this degree here are women. Early-career graduates of the school earn a median salary of $40,540. Read More…

#7

Nelson University

Waxahachie, TX

Nelson University comes in at #7 on our 2026 list of the most popular online colleges for Missionary Studies majors. Located in Waxahachie, TX, this is a private nonprofit institution. About 100% of degrees in Missionary Studies here are earned online. During the most recent year for which we have data, 6 people earned their degree in Missionary Studies from this school. The median salary of the school’s graduates early in their careers is $33,834. Read full report on Missionary Studies at Nelson University

#8

Southeastern University

Lakeland, FL

Southeastern University comes in at #8 on our 2026 list of the most popular online colleges for Missionary Studies majors. Southeastern University is a private nonprofit school located in Lakeland, FL. Roughly 100% of this program’s degrees are awarded to online students. During the most recent year for which we have data, 6 people earned their degree in Missionary Studies from this school. About 50% of the students earning this degree here are women. Early-career graduates of the school earn a median salary of $34,472. Read More…

#9

Liberty University

Lynchburg, VA

Liberty University comes in at #9 on our 2026 list of the most popular online colleges for Missionary Studies majors. Liberty University is a private nonprofit school located in Lynchburg, VA. Roughly 100% of this program’s degrees are awarded to online students. This school awarded 5 degrees in Missionary Studies in the most recent reporting year. Women make up 40% of the Missionary Studies students at the school. Early-career graduates of the school earn a median salary of $44,414. Read More…

#10

Regent University

Virginia Beach, VA

Regent University landed the #10 spot in the 2026 edition of our Most Popular Online Missionary Studies Schools ranking. Located in Virginia Beach, VA, this is a private nonprofit institution. About 100% of degrees in Missionary Studies here are earned online. During the most recent year for which we have data, 4 people earned their degree in Missionary Studies from this school. About 75% of the students earning this degree here are women. The median salary of the school’s graduates early in their careers is $42,499. Full Missionary Studies at Regent University Report

#11

Barclay College

Haviland, KS

Barclay College landed the #11 spot in the 2026 edition of our Most Popular Online Missionary Studies Schools ranking. Barclay College is a private nonprofit school located in Haviland, KS. Roughly 100% of this program’s degrees are awarded to online students. This school awarded 3 degrees in Missionary Studies in the most recent reporting year. About 33% of the students earning this degree here are women. Early-career graduates of the school earn a median salary of $28,279. Full Missionary Studies at Barclay College Report

Abilene Christian University landed the #12 spot in the 2026 edition of our Most Popular Online Missionary Studies Schools ranking. Abilene Christian University is a private nonprofit school located in Abilene, TX. Roughly 100% of this program’s degrees are awarded to online students. During the most recent year for which we have data, 2 people earned their degree in Missionary Studies from this school. Early-career graduates of the school earn a median salary of $45,274. Read More…

#13

George Fox University

Newberg, OR

George Fox University landed the #13 spot in the 2026 edition of our Most Popular Online Missionary Studies Schools ranking. George Fox University is a private nonprofit school located in Newberg, OR. Roughly 100% of this program’s degrees are awarded to online students. This school awarded 2 degrees in Missionary Studies in the most recent reporting year. Early-career graduates of the school earn a median salary of $46,009. Full Missionary Studies at George Fox University Report

#14

Manna University

Fayetteville, NC

Manna University comes in at #14 on our 2026 list of the most popular online colleges for Missionary Studies majors. Manna University is a private nonprofit school located in Fayetteville, NC. Roughly 100% of this program’s degrees are awarded to online students. During the most recent year for which we have data, 1 people earned their degree in Missionary Studies from this school. The median salary of the school’s graduates early in their careers is $40,669. Full Missionary Studies at Manna University Report

#15

University of Providence

Great Falls, MT

University of Providence comes in at #15 on our 2026 list of the most popular online colleges for Missionary Studies majors. Located in Great Falls, MT, this is a private nonprofit institution. Roughly 100% of this program’s degrees are awarded to online students. This school awarded 1 degrees in Missionary Studies in the most recent reporting year. The median salary of the school’s graduates early in their careers is $78,414. Read full report on Missionary Studies at University of Providence

America Evangelical University landed the #16 spot in the 2026 edition of our Most Popular Online Missionary Studies Schools ranking. Located in Gardena, CA, this is a private nonprofit institution. Roughly 100% of this program’s degrees are awarded to online students. Early-career graduates of the school earn a median salary of $40,669. Read More…

#17

Ascent College

Gainesville, VA

Ascent College comes in at #17 on our 2026 list of the most popular online colleges for Missionary Studies majors. Ascent College is a private nonprofit school located in Gainesville, VA. About 100% of degrees in Missionary Studies here are earned online. Early-career graduates of the school earn a median salary of $40,669. Full Missionary Studies at Ascent College Report

#18

Baptist University of Florida

Graceville, FL

Baptist University of Florida landed the #18 spot in the 2026 edition of our Most Popular Online Missionary Studies Schools ranking. Located in Graceville, FL, this is a private nonprofit institution. Roughly 100% of this program’s degrees are awarded to online students. The median salary of the school’s graduates early in their careers is $28,842. Read full report on Missionary Studies at Baptist University of Florida

#19

Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary

South Hamilton, MA

Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary landed the #19 spot in the 2026 edition of our Most Popular Online Missionary Studies Schools ranking. Located in South Hamilton, MA, this is a private nonprofit institution. About 100% of degrees in Missionary Studies here are earned online. The median salary of the school’s graduates early in their careers is $57,735. Read More…

#20

Huntsville Bible College

Huntsville, AL

Huntsville Bible College comes in at #20 on our 2026 list of the most popular online colleges for Missionary Studies majors. Located in Huntsville, AL, this is a private nonprofit institution. Roughly 100% of this program’s degrees are awarded to online students. The median salary of the school’s graduates early in their careers is $40,669. Read More…

#21

Kansas Christian College

Overland Park, KS

Kansas Christian College landed the #21 spot in the 2026 edition of our Most Popular Online Missionary Studies Schools ranking. Located in Overland Park, KS, this is a private nonprofit institution. Roughly 100% of this program’s degrees are awarded to online students. Early-career graduates of the school earn a median salary of $40,669. Read full report on Missionary Studies at Kansas Christian College

#22

Nazarene Theological Seminary

Kansas City, MO

Nazarene Theological Seminary comes in at #22 on our 2026 list of the most popular online colleges for Missionary Studies majors. Nazarene Theological Seminary is a private nonprofit school located in Kansas City, MO. About 67% of degrees in Missionary Studies here are earned online. The median salary of the school’s graduates early in their careers is $40,669. Full Missionary Studies at Nazarene Theological Seminary Report

#23

Ohio Christian University

Circleville, OH

Ohio Christian University landed the #23 spot in the 2026 edition of our Most Popular Online Missionary Studies Schools ranking. Ohio Christian University is a private nonprofit school located in Circleville, OH. About 100% of degrees in Missionary Studies here are earned online. The median salary of the school’s graduates early in their careers is $37,996. Full Missionary Studies at Ohio Christian University Report

#24

Universidad Pentecostal Mizpa

Rio Piedras, PR

Universidad Pentecostal Mizpa landed the #24 spot in the 2026 edition of our Most Popular Online Missionary Studies Schools ranking. Located in Rio Piedras, PR, this is a private nonprofit institution. Roughly 100% of this program’s degrees are awarded to online students. Early-career graduates of the school earn a median salary of $10,560. Read More…

#25

University of St Thomas

Houston, TX

University of St Thomas comes in at #25 on our 2026 list of the most popular online colleges for Missionary Studies majors. University of St Thomas is a private nonprofit school located in Houston, TX. Roughly 100% of this program’s degrees are awarded to online students. The median salary of the school’s graduates early in their careers is $46,940. Read full report on Missionary Studies at University of St Thomas

#26

Valor Christian College

Canal Winchester, OH
#27

Wayland Baptist University

Plainview, TX

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More Missionary Studies Rankings

Since the program you select can have a significant impact on your future, we’ve developed a number of rankings, including this Most Popular Online Missionary Studies Schools list, to help you choose the best school for you.

Missionary Studies Concentrations

Major Annual Graduates
Missionary Studies 1,235
Church Planting 10
Missions/Missionary Studies and Missiology, Other 4
Related Major Annual Graduates
Theological & Ministerial Studies 15,135
Biblical Studies 3,603
Pastoral Specialized Ministries 3,230
Other Theology & Religion 1,235
Religious Education 1,230

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*The average salary above is for the top 25 schools only.

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