2026 Most Popular Missionary Studies Schools
There are 126 colleges that offer a degree in Missionary Studies. Learn more about the most popular schools below:
Finding the Best Missionary Studies School for You
There are lots of options to pick from today when trying to decide which Missionary Studies program is right for you. With more and more schools offering online options, you’re no longer limited to schools in your local area.
To assist you in seeing some of the education options that are available to you, Course Advisor has created its Most Popular Missionary Studies Schools ranking. This report analyzed 126 schools in the United States to see which Missionary Studies programs were the most popular. To create this ranking we looked at how many students graduated from each school’s program.
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2026 Most Popular Missionary Studies Schools in the United States
The colleges and universities below are the most popular for Missionary Studies majors.
Top 25 Most Popular Missionary Studies Schools
Our 2026 rankings named Word of Life Bible Institute the most popular school in the U.S. for Missionary Studies majors. Located in Pottersville, NY, this is a private nonprofit institution. During the most recent year for which we have data, 411 people earned their degree in Missionary Studies from this school. Graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $20,588. Read full report on Missionary Studies at Word of Life Bible Institute
Bethany Global University comes in at #2 on our 2026 list of the most popular colleges for Missionary Studies majors. Bethany Global University is a private nonprofit school located in Bloomington, MN. During the most recent year for which we have data, 120 people earned their degree in Missionary Studies from this school. Graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $22,639. Read full report on Missionary Studies at Bethany Global University
Fuller Theological Seminary landed the #3 spot in the 2026 edition of our Most Popular Missionary Studies Schools ranking. Located in Pasadena, CA, this is a private nonprofit institution. This school awarded 67 degrees in Missionary Studies in the most recent reporting year. Graduates of this program go on to a median salary of $54,044. Full Missionary Studies at Fuller Theological Seminary Report
Columbia International University comes in at #4 on our 2026 list of the most popular colleges for Missionary Studies majors. Located in Columbia, SC, this is a private nonprofit institution. During the most recent year for which we have data, 66 people earned their degree in Missionary Studies from this school. Graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $30,630. Read More…
The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary comes in at #5 on our 2026 list of the most popular colleges for Missionary Studies majors. Located in Louisville, KY, this is a private nonprofit institution. This school awarded 62 degrees in Missionary Studies in the most recent reporting year. Graduates of this program go on to a median salary of $58,381. Read full report on Missionary Studies at The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary
Moody Bible Institute comes in at #6 on our 2026 list of the most popular colleges for Missionary Studies majors. Located in Chicago, IL, this is a private nonprofit institution. During the most recent year for which we have data, 56 people earned their degree in Missionary Studies from this school. Graduates of this program go on to a median salary of $34,976. Read full report on Missionary Studies at Moody Bible Institute
Wheaton College landed the #7 spot in the 2026 edition of our Most Popular Missionary Studies Schools ranking. Wheaton College is a private nonprofit school located in Wheaton, IL. During the most recent year for which we have data, 53 people earned their degree in Missionary Studies from this school. Graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $39,703. Full Missionary Studies at Wheaton College Report
Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary comes in at #8 on our 2026 list of the most popular colleges for Missionary Studies majors. Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary is a private nonprofit school located in Kansas City, MO. During the most recent year for which we have data, 28 people earned their degree in Missionary Studies from this school. Graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $51,554. Read More…
Asbury Theological Seminary comes in at #9 on our 2026 list of the most popular colleges for Missionary Studies majors. Asbury Theological Seminary is a private nonprofit school located in Wilmore, KY. This school awarded 19 degrees in Missionary Studies in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $60,317. Full Missionary Studies at Asbury Theological Seminary Report
Calvin Theological Seminary landed the #10 spot in the 2026 edition of our Most Popular Missionary Studies Schools ranking. Located in Grand Rapids, MI, this is a private nonprofit institution. During the most recent year for which we have data, 19 people earned their degree in Missionary Studies from this school. Graduates of this program go on to a median salary of $40,669. Read full report on Missionary Studies at Calvin Theological Seminary
New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary comes in at #11 on our 2026 list of the most popular colleges for Missionary Studies majors. Located in New Orleans, LA, this is a private nonprofit institution. During the most recent year for which we have data, 17 people earned their degree in Missionary Studies from this school. Graduates of this program go on to a median salary of $50,531. Read full report on Missionary Studies at New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary
Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary comes in at #12 on our 2026 list of the most popular colleges for Missionary Studies majors. Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary is a private nonprofit school located in Wake Forest, NC. This school awarded 17 degrees in Missionary Studies in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $51,360. Read More…
Catholic Theological Union at Chicago comes in at #13 on our 2026 list of the most popular colleges for Missionary Studies majors. Located in Chicago, IL, this is a private nonprofit institution. During the most recent year for which we have data, 15 people earned their degree in Missionary Studies from this school. Graduates of this program go on to a median salary of $40,669. Full Missionary Studies at Catholic Theological Union at Chicago Report
Colorado Christian University landed the #14 spot in the 2026 edition of our Most Popular Missionary Studies Schools ranking. Colorado Christian University is a private nonprofit school located in Lakewood, CO. This school awarded 15 degrees in Missionary Studies in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $44,478. Full Missionary Studies at Colorado Christian University Report
Presbyterian Theological Seminary in America comes in at #15 on our 2026 list of the most popular colleges for Missionary Studies majors. Located in Santa Fe Springs, CA, this is a private nonprofit institution. This school awarded 13 degrees in Missionary Studies in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669. Read full report on Missionary Studies at Presbyterian Theological Seminary in America
Samford University comes in at #16 on our 2026 list of the most popular colleges for Missionary Studies majors. Located in Birmingham, AL, this is a private nonprofit institution. This school awarded 13 degrees in Missionary Studies in the most recent reporting year. Graduates of this program go on to a median salary of $45,463. Read More…
Western Seminary comes in at #17 on our 2026 list of the most popular colleges for Missionary Studies majors. Western Seminary is a private nonprofit school located in Portland, OR. During the most recent year for which we have data, 12 people earned their degree in Missionary Studies from this school. Graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $48,151. Read full report on Missionary Studies at Western Seminary
Evangel University landed the #18 spot in the 2026 edition of our Most Popular Missionary Studies Schools ranking. Evangel University is a private nonprofit school located in Springfield, MO. During the most recent year for which we have data, 10 people earned their degree in Missionary Studies from this school. Graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $36,453. Read More…
Palm Beach Atlantic University comes in at #19 on our 2026 list of the most popular colleges for Missionary Studies majors. Located in West Palm Beach, FL, this is a private nonprofit institution. This school awarded 10 degrees in Missionary Studies in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $39,993. Read full report on Missionary Studies at Palm Beach Atlantic University
Bethlehem College & Seminary landed the #20 spot in the 2026 edition of our Most Popular Missionary Studies Schools ranking. Bethlehem College & Seminary is a private nonprofit school located in Minneapolis, MN. This school awarded 9 degrees in Missionary Studies in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669. Read More…
Lee University comes in at #21 on our 2026 list of the most popular colleges for Missionary Studies majors. Lee University is a private nonprofit school located in Cleveland, TN. This school awarded 9 degrees in Missionary Studies in the most recent reporting year. Graduates of this program go on to a median salary of $35,892. Full Missionary Studies at Lee University Report
North Greenville University comes in at #22 on our 2026 list of the most popular colleges for Missionary Studies majors. North Greenville University is a private nonprofit school located in Tigerville, SC. During the most recent year for which we have data, 9 people earned their degree in Missionary Studies from this school. Graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $35,763. Full Missionary Studies at North Greenville University Report
Dallas Baptist University landed the #23 spot in the 2026 edition of our Most Popular Missionary Studies Schools ranking. Located in Dallas, TX, this is a private nonprofit institution. This school awarded 8 degrees in Missionary Studies in the most recent reporting year. Graduates of this program go on to a median salary of $43,535. Read full report on Missionary Studies at Dallas Baptist University
Southern California Seminary comes in at #24 on our 2026 list of the most popular colleges for Missionary Studies majors. Located in El Cajon, CA, this is a private nonprofit institution. This school awarded 8 degrees in Missionary Studies in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669. Full Missionary Studies at Southern California Seminary Report
Johnson University landed the #25 spot in the 2026 edition of our Most Popular Missionary Studies Schools ranking. Johnson University is a private nonprofit school located in Knoxville, TN. This school awarded 7 degrees in Missionary Studies in the most recent reporting year. Graduates of this program go on to a median salary of $34,857. Read full report on Missionary Studies at Johnson University
Rest of the Top Most Popular Missionary Studies Schools
Additional Noteworthy Schools
These are some additional schools worth mentioning that also graduate students in this major every year.
Missionary Studies by Region
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More Missionary Studies Rankings
Since picking the right college can be one of the most important decisions of your life, we’ve developed the Most Popular Missionary Studies Schools ranking, along with other major-related rankings, to help you make that decision.
Majors Related to Missionary Studies
Missionary Studies Concentrations
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Missionary Studies | 1,235 |
| Church Planting | 10 |
| Missions/Missionary Studies and Missiology, Other | 4 |
Most Popular Related Majors
| 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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