by our College Data Analytics Team
[Missionary Studies](/majors/theology-and-religious-vocations/missionary-studies/) is a field where your choice of school can shape what you earn after graduation. The schools below stand out for the salaries their missionary studies graduates go on to command.
College Factual analyzed 7 schools to build this 2026 ranking of the highest-paying missionary studies schools.
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The missionary studies program you select can have a big impact on your future earnings. To help, we created our Highest Paid Missionary Studies Graduates ranking. It looks at the median early-career salaries graduates earn, so you can find the schools whose missionary studies degrees pay off the most.
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Below are the schools whose missionary studies graduates go on to earn the most.
Leading the list is Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary, our #1 for missionary studies graduate salaries in the United States. Located in the city of Kansas City, Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary is a private not-for-profit institution. After graduating, missionary studies degree recipients from Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary typically earn about $39,368 annually.
North Greenville University produces some of the highest-paid graduates in missionary studies, landing the #2 spot this year. North Greenville University is a private not-for-profit school located in the rural area of Tigerville. After graduating, missionary studies degree recipients from North Greenville University typically earn about $32,569 annually.
A rank of #3 makes Olivet Nazarene University one of the highest-paying schools for missionary studies. Located in the suburb of Bourbonnais, Olivet Nazarene University is a private not-for-profit institution. Students who complete the missionary studies program here go on to a median salary of roughly $30,171.
Moody Bible Institute came in at #4 on our 2026 list of the highest-paying missionary studies schools. Moody Bible Institute is a private not-for-profit school located in the city of Chicago. Missionary Studies graduates of Moody Bible Institute earn a median of about $32,458 a year early in their careers.
Johnson University produces some of the highest-paid graduates in missionary studies, landing the #5 spot this year. Johnson University is a private not-for-profit school located in the rural area of Knoxville. After graduating, missionary studies degree recipients from Johnson University typically earn about $28,103 annually.
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Bethany Global University earned the #6 position for missionary studies graduate earnings this year. Located in the city of Bloomington, Bethany Global University is a private not-for-profit institution. Early-career missionary studies graduates from Bethany Global University make a median of around $23,272 per year.
Ozark Christian College ranked #7 on our 2026 list of the highest-paying missionary studies schools. Set in the city of Joplin, Ozark Christian College is a private not-for-profit institution. Missionary Studies graduates of Ozark Christian College earn a median of about $21,498 a year early in their careers.
This ranking is produced by College Factual, 2026 edition. Schools are ranked on the median early-career earnings of their missionary studies graduates, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (College Scorecard field-of-study earnings and IPEDS).
Ranking method: College Major Earnings · 7 schools evaluated.
*Salary figures reflect median early-career earnings (about 5 years after graduation) and may vary by how long a person takes to complete their degree.
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