Missionary Studies is a field worth a close look when choosing where to study. The schools below stand out for the quality of their missionary studies programs.
To produce this 2026 ranking, College Factual evaluated 126 schools to find the best for missionary studies students.
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Choosing a Great Missionary Studies School
Where you study missionary studies matters for your future. That is why we developed our collection of Best Schools for Missionary Studies rankings. Our overall ranking combines our degree-level rankings, weighted by degrees awarded at each level.
To find the best fit, you can narrow this list to a specific degree level below.
Since the program you select can have a significant impact on your future, we have developed a number of rankings, including this Best Missionary Studies Schools list, to help you choose. Want schools in a particular part of the country? Narrow the list by region or state.
Want to compare schools head to head? Try our College Combat tool to weigh the factors that matter most to you.
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Best Schools for Missionary Studies in the United States
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 missionary studies degrees they offer, see the list below.
Wheaton College Illinois is one of the finest schools in the country for getting a degree in missionary studies. Wheaton College Illinois is a mid-sized private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of Wheaton. The six-year graduation rate is 85%. Wheaton College Illinois awarded about 53 missionary studies degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their missionary studies degree from Wheaton College Illinois earn around $43,654 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $23,292.
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Moody Bible Institute came in at #2 on our 2026 list of the best missionary studies schools. Located in the city of Chicago, Moody Bible Institute is a mid-sized private not-for-profit university. About 62% of students finish within six years. There were roughly 56 missionary studies students who graduated with this degree at Moody Bible Institute in the most recent data year. Graduates of the missionary studies program make about $26,236 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $15,000.
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The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary is a great choice for students pursuing a degree in missionary studies, landing the #3 spot this year. Located in the city of Louisville, The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit university. About 35% of students finish within six years. There were roughly 62 missionary studies students who graduated with this degree at The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary in the most recent data year. Students who receive their missionary studies degree from The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary earn around $74,388 in the first couple years of their career.
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Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary is a great choice for students pursuing a degree in missionary studies, landing the #4 spot this year. Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit school located in the city of Kansas City. Roughly 64% of students complete a degree within six years here. There were roughly 28 missionary studies students who graduated with this degree at Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, missionary studies degree recipients from Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary generally make around $39,368. Typical student debt for the program is $7,733.
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A rank of #5 makes Fuller Theological Seminary In California one of the top schools for missionary studies. Set in the city of Pasadena, Fuller Theological Seminary In California is a mid-sized private not-for-profit institution. There were roughly 67 missionary studies students who graduated with this degree at Fuller Theological Seminary In California in the most recent data year. Students who receive their missionary studies degree from Fuller Theological Seminary In California earn around $60,724 in the first couple years of their career.
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New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary landed the #6 spot for missionary studies this year. Set in the city of New Orleans, New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary is a mid-sized private not-for-profit institution. The six-year graduation rate is 70%. New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary awarded about 17 missionary studies degrees in the most recent data year.
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Columbia International University earned the #7 position for missionary studies this year. Columbia International University is a mid-sized private not-for-profit school located in the city of Columbia. The six-year graduation rate is 46%. There were roughly 66 missionary studies students who graduated with this degree at Columbia International University in the most recent data year. Graduates of the missionary studies program make about $32,296 in their early career. Columbia International University graduates carry a median of $21,667 in student loans.
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Colorado Christian University came in at #8 for missionary studies this year. Colorado Christian University is a large private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of Lakewood. Colorado Christian University graduates 63% of students within six years. About 15 missionary studies degrees were awarded at Colorado Christian University in the most recent year. Graduates of the missionary studies program make about $47,333 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $36,092 to complete this degree.
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Asbury Theological Seminary earned the #9 position for missionary studies this year. This small private not-for-profit university is located in the town of Wilmore. There were roughly 19 missionary studies students who graduated with this degree at Asbury Theological Seminary in the most recent data year. Students who receive their missionary studies degree from Asbury Theological Seminary earn around $44,082 in the first couple years of their career.
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Bethany Global University came in at #10 for missionary studies this year. Located in the city of Bloomington, Bethany Global University is a small private not-for-profit university. Roughly 28% of students complete a degree within six years here. There were roughly 78 missionary studies students who graduated with this degree at Bethany Global University in the most recent data year. Students who receive their missionary studies degree from Bethany Global University earn around $19,456 in the first couple years of their career. Bethany Global University graduates carry a median of $13,276 in student loans.
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Word Of Life Bible Institute earned the #11 position for missionary studies this year. This small private not-for-profit university is located in the rural area of Pottersville. About 411 missionary studies degrees were awarded at Word Of Life Bible Institute in the most recent year. Graduates of the missionary studies program make about $20,638 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $12,000.
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This ranking is produced by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2026 edition. Schools are scored on a blend of student outcomes (graduation rate, post-graduation earnings), affordability, and program focus, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).
Ranking method: College Major Top Ranked · 126 schools evaluated.
The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), a branch of the U.S. Department of Education (DOE), serves as the core of our data about colleges.
Some other college data, including much of the graduate earnings data, comes from the U.S. Department of Education’s (College Scorecard).
