by our College Data Analytics TeamHere, you'll find out more about the major, including such details as the number of graduates, what degree levels are offered, ethnicity of students, average salaries, and more. We've also included details on how BGU ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in missionary studies.
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The bachelor's program at BGU was ranked #9 on College Factual's Best Schools for missionary studies list. It is also ranked #1 in Minnesota.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Bethany Global University handed out 90 bachelor's degrees in missionary studies. This is a decrease of 29% over the previous year when 127 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 9 students received their master’s degree in missionary studies from BGU. This makes it the #10 most popular school for missionary studies master’s degree candidates in the country.
Missionary Studies majors who earn their bachelor's degree from BGU go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $23,272 a year. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $28,103 for all missionary studies students.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at BGU was $698 per credit hour for both in-state and out-of-state students. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $18,750 | $18,750 |
| Fees | $1,950 | $1,950 |
| Books and Supplies | $500 | $500 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $4,930 | $4,930 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $4,542 | $4,542 |
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During the 2021-2022 academic year, 90 missionary studies majors earned their bachelor's degree from BGU. Of these graduates, 40% were men and 60% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 78% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Bethany Global University with a bachelor's in missionary studies.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 6 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 70 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 4 |
| Other Races | 10 |
BGU does not offer an online option for its missionary studies bachelor’s degree program at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the BGU Online Learning page.
Of the 11 missionary studies students who graduated with a master's degree in 2021-2022 from BGU, about 64% were men and 36% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Bethany Global University with a master's in missionary studies.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 5 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 5 |
| Other Races | 1 |
All of the 9 students who graduated with a Associate’s in missionary studies from BGU in 2022 were women.
The majority of associate's degree recipients in this major at BGU are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 67% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Bethany Global University with a associate's in missionary studies.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 6 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the missionary studies majors at Bethany Global University.