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2022 Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Missionary Studies (Income $30-$48k)

15 Ranked Colleges
332 Degrees Awarded
$12,900 Avg Grad Tuition & Fees*
Best Value Missionary Studies Schools for a Master's For Those Making $30-$48k

With all of the options students have for higher education today, it can be tough to choose which direction to take. College Factual was founded, in part, to help students make the decision as to what would be the best school for them. Our “Best Value Missionary Studies Schools for a Master’s For Those Making $30-$48k” ranking is part of that endeavor.

In 2019-2020, 1,393 people earned their degree in missionary studies, making the major the 232nd most popular in the United States. In 2017-2018, missionary studies graduates who were awarded their degree in 2015-2017, earned an average of $19,850 and had an average of $31,405 in loans still to pay off.

At the master’s degree level specifically, there were 332 missionary studies graduates with average earnings and debt of $56,398 and $43,194 respectively.

For this year’s “Best Value Missionary Studies Schools for a Master’s For Those Making $30-$48k” ranking, we looked at 15 colleges that offer a degree in missionary studies. The schools that top this list are recognized because they have great missionary studies programs and cost less that schools of similar quality.

Some of the factors we look at when determining these rankings are overall quality of the missionary studies program at the school and the cost of the school after aid is awarded among other things. For more information, check out our ranking methodology.

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Best Value Missionary Studies Schools for a Master’s For Those Making $30-$48k

The colleges and universities below are the best for master’s degree missionary studies students whose families make $30-$48k.

Top 15 Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Missionary Studies (Income $30-$48k)

#6 in overall quality

Out of the 15 schools in the Best Value Missionary Studies Schools for a Master’s For Those Making $30-$48k that were part of this year’s ranking, Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary landed the #1 spot on the list. Kansas City, Missouri is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The private not-for-profit school handed out masters’s missionary studies degrees to 5 students in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at MBTS, the school also landed the #6 spot in our “Best Missionary Studies Master’s Degree Schools” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary are $6,950, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#2

Wheaton College Illinois

Wheaton, Illinois
#3 in overall quality

Out of the 15 schools in the Best Value Missionary Studies Schools for a Master’s For Those Making $30-$48k that were part of this year’s ranking, Wheaton College Illinois landed the #2 spot on the list. Wheaton College Illinois is a small private not-for-profit school situated in Wheaton, Illinois. It awarded 34 masters’s missionary studies degrees in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our master’s degree missionary studies students whose families make $30-$48k list, Wheaton College Illinois has also earned the #3 rank in our “Best Missionary Studies Master’s Degree Schools” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Wheaton College Illinois are $17,424, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#3

Lancaster Bible College

Lancaster, Pennsylvania
#11 in overall quality

Out of the 15 schools in the Best Value Missionary Studies Schools for a Master’s For Those Making $30-$48k that were part of this year’s ranking, Lancaster Bible College landed the #3 spot on the list. Lancaster Bible College is a private not-for-profit institution located in Lancaster, Pennsylvania. The school has a small population, and it awarded 5 masters’s degrees in 2019-2020.

Lancaster Bible College did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #11 on our “Best Missionary Studies Master’s Degree Schools” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at Lancaster Bible College are $11,460, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#4

Johnson University

Knoxville, Tennessee
#8 in overall quality

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Johnson University. It ranked #4 on our 2022 Best Value Missionary Studies Schools for a Master’s For Those Making $30-$48k list. Located in Knoxville, Tennessee, this small private not-for-profit school handed out 13 diplomas to qualified masters’s missionary studies students in 2019-2020.

Johnson University also took the #8 spot in our “Best Missionary Studies Master’s Degree Schools” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Johnson University are $12,070, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#9 in overall quality

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend Grace College and Theological Seminary. The school came in at #5 for the Best Value Missionary Studies Schools for a Master’s For Those Making $30-$48k. Winona Lake, Indiana is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The private not-for-profit school handed out masters’s missionary studies degrees to 3 students in 2019-2020.

Grace College not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #9 on our “Best Missionary Studies Master’s Degree Schools” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at Grace College and Theological Seminary are $7,872, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#6

Columbia International University

Columbia, South Carolina
#5 in overall quality

Columbia International University landed the #6 spot on the 2022 Best Value Missionary Studies Schools for a Master’s For Those Making $30-$48k ranking. Located in Columbia, South Carolina, this small private not-for-profit school handed out 28 degrees to qualified masters’s missionary studies students in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at CIU, the school also landed the #5 spot in our “Best Missionary Studies Master’s Degree Schools” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Columbia International University are $10,640, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Full Columbia International University Missionary Studies Report

#7

Moody Bible Institute

Chicago, Illinois
#4 in overall quality

Moody Bible Institute landed the #7 spot on the 2022 Best Value Missionary Studies Schools for a Master’s For Those Making $30-$48k ranking. Moody Theological Seminary and Graduate School is a small school located in Chicago, Illinois that handed out 7 masters’s missionary studies degrees in 2019-2020.

Moody Theological Seminary and Graduate School did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #4 on our “Best Missionary Studies Master’s Degree Schools” list. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at Moody Bible Institute are $8,930.

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#8

Southern Adventist University

Collegedale, Tennessee
#7 in overall quality

Southern Adventist University landed the #8 spot on the 2022 Best Value Missionary Studies Schools for a Master’s For Those Making $30-$48k ranking. This small school is located in Collegedale, Tennessee, and it awarded 2 masters’s missionary studies degrees in 2019-2020.

Southern Adventist also took the #7 spot in our “Best Missionary Studies Master’s Degree Schools” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Southern Adventist are $11,700, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#9

Maranatha Baptist University

Watertown, Wisconsin
#16 in overall quality

Maranatha Baptist University came in at #9 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Missionary Studies Schools for a Master’s For Those Making $30-$48k ranking. MBU is located in Watertown, Wisconsin and, has a small student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 2 masters’s missionary studies degrees to qualified students.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at MBU, the school also landed the #16 spot in our “Best Missionary Studies Master’s Degree Schools” ranking. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at Maranatha Baptist University are $7,010.

Full Maranatha Baptist University Missionary Studies Report

#14 in overall quality

Trinity International University - Illinois ranked #10 on this year’s Best Value Missionary Studies Schools for a Master’s For Those Making $30-$48k list. Trinity International University - Illinois is a small private not-for-profit school situated in Deerfield, Illinois. It awarded 12 masters’s missionary studies degrees in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at TIU Illinois, the school also landed the #14 spot in our “Best Missionary Studies Master’s Degree Schools” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Trinity International University - Illinois are $17,780, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#11

Dallas Baptist University

Dallas, Texas
#10 in overall quality

With a ranking of #11, Dallas Baptist University did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Missionary Studies Schools for a Master’s For Those Making $30-$48k list. This small school is located in Dallas, Texas, and it awarded 18 masters’s missionary studies degrees in 2019-2020.

DBU not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #10 on our “Best Missionary Studies Master’s Degree Schools” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at DBU are $20,204, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#17 in overall quality

Abilene Christian University did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Missionary Studies Schools for a Master’s For Those Making $30-$48k ranking, coming in at #12. Abilene Christian University is a private not-for-profit institution located in Abilene, Texas. The school has a medium-sized population, and it awarded 2 masters’s degrees in 2019-2020.

Abilene Christian not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #17 on our “Best Missionary Studies Master’s Degree Schools” list. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at Abilene Christian are $23,238.

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#15 in overall quality

Southwestern Assemblies of God University did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Missionary Studies Schools for a Master’s For Those Making $30-$48k ranking, coming in at #13. Southwestern Assemblies of God University is a small school located in Waxahachie, Texas that handed out 2 masters’s missionary studies degrees in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at Southwestern Assemblies of God University, the school also landed the #15 spot in our “Best Missionary Studies Master’s Degree Schools” ranking. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at Southwestern Assemblies of God University are $11,670.

Full Southwestern Assemblies of God University Missionary Studies Report

#14

Evangel University

Springfield, Missouri
#13 in overall quality

Evangel University did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Missionary Studies Schools for a Master’s For Those Making $30-$48k ranking, coming in at #14. Evangel is a small school located in Springfield, Missouri that handed out 3 masters’s missionary studies degrees in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our master’s degree missionary studies students whose families make $30-$48k list, Evangel has also earned the #13 rank in our “Best Missionary Studies Master’s Degree Schools” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Evangel University are $8,838, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#15

Bethany Global University

Bloomington, Minnesota
#19 in overall quality

Bethany Global University did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Missionary Studies Schools for a Master’s For Those Making $30-$48k ranking, coming in at #15. BGU is a private not-for-profit institution located in Bloomington, Minnesota. The school has a small population, and it awarded 7 masters’s degrees in 2019-2020.

BGU did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #19 on our “Best Missionary Studies Master’s Degree Schools” list. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at Bethany Global University are $14,600.

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Notes and References

References

  • 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).
  • Information about the national average student loan default rate is from the U.S. Department of Education and refers to data about the 2016 borrower cohort tracking period for which the cohort default rate (CDR) was 10.1%.

Read more about our data sources and methodologies

Footnotes

  • *Average salary, average net price, and average tuition and fees are for the top schools only.
  • Some schools otherwise deserving of recognition may have been removed from this ranking in the event that new data identified post-publication warranted it, or at the request of the school.

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