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2026 Best Missions/Missionary Studies & Missiology Schools in the Southeast Region

4 Colleges in the United States
162 Missions/Missionary Studies & Missiology Degrees Awarded
$50,255 Avg Early-Career Salary

Missions/Missionary Studies & Missiology degree programs prepare students for a range of careers in the field. A focused field like this rewards careful comparison of the schools that offer it.

To produce this 2026 ranking, College Factual evaluated 36 schools to find the best for missions/missionary studies & missiology students.

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Best Schools for Missions/Missionary Studies & Missiology in the Southeast Region

If you are not interested in a particular degree level and want to know which schools are the overall best at delivering an education for the missions/missionary studies & missiology degrees they offer, see the list below.

Top Schools in Missions/Missionary Studies & Missiology

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Our analysis ranked The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary the best school in the country for a degree in missions/missionary studies & missiology. Located in the city of Louisville, The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit university. Roughly 35% of students complete a degree within six years here. The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary awarded about 62 missions/missionary studies & missiology degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, missions/missionary studies & missiology degree recipients from The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary generally make around $74,388. More information about a degree in missions/missionary studies & missiology from The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary

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New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary is a great choice for students pursuing a degree in missions/missionary studies & missiology, landing the #2 spot this year. This mid-sized private not-for-profit university is located in the city of New Orleans. The six-year graduation rate is 70%. New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary awarded about 15 missions/missionary studies & missiology degrees in the most recent data year. See the full missions/missionary studies & missiology program report for New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary

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Students looking for a strong missions/missionary studies & missiology program will find one at Columbia International University, which ranked #3. Columbia International University is a mid-sized private not-for-profit school located in the city of Columbia. Roughly 46% of students complete a degree within six years here. About 66 missions/missionary studies & missiology degrees were awarded at Columbia International University in the most recent year. Students who receive their missions/missionary studies & missiology degree from Columbia International University earn around $32,296 in the first couple years of their career. Columbia International University graduates carry a median of $21,667 in student loans. See the full missions/missionary studies & missiology program report for Columbia International University

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Asbury Theological Seminary is a great choice for students pursuing a degree in missions/missionary studies & missiology, landing the #4 spot this year. Located in the town of Wilmore, Asbury Theological Seminary is a small private not-for-profit university. About 19 missions/missionary studies & missiology degrees were awarded at Asbury Theological Seminary in the most recent year. Missions/missionary Studies & Missiology graduates of Asbury Theological Seminary earn a median of $44,082 early in their careers. See the full missions/missionary studies & missiology program report for Asbury Theological Seminary

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Notes and References

The ranking above is published by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2026 edition. The methodology weighs graduation rate, post-graduation earnings, cost, and program quality, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).

Ranking method: College Major Top Ranked · 36 schools evaluated.

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