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. In addition, we cover how MBTS ranks in comparison to other schools with missionary studies programs.
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The bachelor's program at MBTS was ranked #3 on College Factual's Best Schools for missionary studies list. It is also ranked #1 in Missouri.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Missionary Studies Schools | 3 |
| Best Missionary Studies Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 3 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary handed out 16 bachelor's degrees in missionary studies. This is a decrease of 11% over the previous year when 18 degrees were handed out.
Missionary Studies majors who earn their bachelor's degree from MBTS go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $39,368 a year. This is higher than $28,103, which is the national median for all missionary studies bachelor's degree recipients.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at MBTS was $418 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 | $10,020 | $10,020 |
| Fees | $1,000 | $1,000 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,004 | $1,004 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $11,310 | $11,310 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $4,464 | $4,464 |
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Of the 16 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in missionary studies from MBTS in 2022, 56% were men and 44% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 75% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary with a bachelor's in missionary studies.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 12 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Online degrees for the MBTS missionary studies bachelor’s degree program are not available at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the MBTS Online Learning page.
Of the 12 students who graduated with a Master’s in missionary studies from MBTS in 2022, 67% were men and 33% were women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at MBTS are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 75% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary with a master's in missionary studies.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 9 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 3 |
All of the 1 students who graduated with a Associate’s in missionary studies from MBTS in 2022 were men.
The majority of the associate's degree graduates for this major are black or African Americans. About 100% of grads fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary with a associate's in missionary studies.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 0 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the missionary studies majors at Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Theological & Ministerial Studies | 394 |
| Biblical Studies | 89 |
| Religious Education | 38 |
| Pastoral Counseling & Specialized Ministries | 18 |
| Sacred Music | 1 |