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2022 Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Missionary Studies (With Aid)

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

When pursuing a degree in today’s world, students have many different options to choose from. Our mission at College Factual is to arm you with as much information as we can to help you make that decision. Our “Best Value Missionary Studies Schools for a Master’s For Those Getting Aid” ranking is one tool we have developed to help in this regard.

Missionary Studies is the 232nd most popular major in the country with 1,393 degrees awarded in 2019-2020. 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 Getting Aid” ranking, we looked at 15 colleges that offer a degree in missionary studies. Not only do the schools that top this list have excellent missionary studies programs, but they also cost less that schools of similar quality.

When determining these rankings, we looked at things such as overall quality of the missionary studies program at the school and the cost to attend the school once aid has been awarded. See our ranking methodology to learn more.

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Best Value Missionary Studies Schools for a Master’s For Those Getting Aid

The colleges and universities below are the best for master’s degree missionary studies students with aid.

Top 15 Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Missionary Studies (With Aid)

#1

Moody Bible Institute

Chicago, Illinois
#4 in overall quality

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend Moody Bible Institute. The school came in at #1 for the Best Value Missionary Studies Schools for a Master’s For Those Getting Aid. Moody Theological Seminary and Graduate School is a small private not-for-profit school situated in Chicago, Illinois. It awarded 7 masters’s missionary studies degrees in 2019-2020.

Moody Theological Seminary and Graduate School not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #4 on our “Best Missionary Studies Master’s Degree Schools” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at Moody Bible Institute are $8,930, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Full Moody Theological Seminary and Graduate School Missionary Studies Report

#2

Columbia International University

Columbia, South Carolina
#5 in overall quality

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Columbia International University. It ranked #2 on our 2022 Best Value Missionary Studies Schools for a Master’s For Those Getting Aid list. This small school is located in Columbia, South Carolina, and it awarded 28 masters’s missionary studies degrees in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our master’s degree missionary studies students with aid list, CIU has also earned the #5 rank 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 Columbia International University are $10,640.

Full Columbia International University Missionary Studies Report

#6 in overall quality

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary. The school came in at #3 for the Best Value Missionary Studies Schools for a Master’s For Those Getting Aid. Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary is a small private not-for-profit school situated in Kansas City, Missouri. It awarded 5 masters’s missionary studies degrees in 2019-2020.

MBTS did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #6 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 MBTS are $6,950.

Read full report on Missionary Studies at MBTS

#4

Johnson University

Knoxville, Tennessee
#8 in overall quality

Out of the 15 schools in the Best Value Missionary Studies Schools for a Master’s For Those Getting Aid that were part of this year’s ranking, Johnson University landed the #4 spot on the list. Johnson University is a small school located in Knoxville, Tennessee that handed out 13 masters’s missionary studies degrees in 2019-2020.

Johnson University not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #8 on our “Best Missionary Studies Master’s Degree Schools” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at Johnson University are $12,070, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Read full report on Missionary Studies at Johnson University

#9 in overall quality

Out of the 15 schools in the Best Value Missionary Studies Schools for a Master’s For Those Getting Aid that were part of this year’s ranking, Grace College and Theological Seminary landed the #5 spot on the list. Grace College and Theological Seminary is a private not-for-profit institution located in Winona Lake, Indiana. The school has a small population, and it awarded 3 masters’s degrees in 2019-2020.

Grace College also took the #9 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 Grace College are $7,872.

Read more about Missionary Studies at Grace College and Theological Seminary

#6

Lancaster Bible College

Lancaster, Pennsylvania
#11 in overall quality

Lancaster Bible College did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Missionary Studies Schools for a Master’s For Those Getting Aid ranking, coming in at #6. Located in Lancaster, Pennsylvania, this small private not-for-profit school handed out 5 diplomas to qualified masters’s missionary studies students in 2019-2020.

Lancaster Bible College not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #11 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 Lancaster Bible College are $11,460.

Read full report on Missionary Studies at Lancaster Bible College

#7

Southern Adventist University

Collegedale, Tennessee
#7 in overall quality

With a ranking of #7, Southern Adventist University did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Missionary Studies Schools for a Master’s For Those Getting Aid list. This small school is located in Collegedale, Tennessee, and it awarded 2 masters’s missionary studies degrees in 2019-2020.

Southern Adventist also made our “Best Missionary Studies Master’s Degree Schools” list, coming in at #7. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at Southern Adventist University are $11,700.

Read more about Missionary Studies at Southern Adventist

#8

Wheaton College Illinois

Wheaton, Illinois
#3 in overall quality

Wheaton College Illinois landed the #8 spot on the 2022 Best Value Missionary Studies Schools for a Master’s For Those Getting Aid ranking. Wheaton College Illinois is a small school located in Wheaton, Illinois that handed out 34 masters’s missionary studies degrees in 2019-2020.

Wheaton College Illinois did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #3 on our “Best Missionary Studies Master’s Degree Schools” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at Wheaton College Illinois are $17,424, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Read more about Missionary Studies at Wheaton College Illinois

#9

Maranatha Baptist University

Watertown, Wisconsin
#16 in overall quality

With a ranking of #9, Maranatha Baptist University did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Missionary Studies Schools for a Master’s For Those Getting Aid list. Watertown, Wisconsin is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The private not-for-profit school handed out masters’s missionary studies degrees to 2 students in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our master’s degree missionary studies students with aid list, MBU has also earned the #16 rank 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 MBU are $7,010.

Read full report on Missionary Studies at MBU

#14 in overall quality

Trinity International University - Illinois did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Missionary Studies Schools for a Master’s For Those Getting Aid ranking, coming in at #10. This small school is located in Deerfield, Illinois, and it awarded 12 masters’s missionary studies degrees in 2019-2020.

TIU Illinois also took the #14 spot in our “Best Missionary Studies Master’s Degree Schools” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at TIU Illinois are $17,780, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Full TIU Illinois Missionary Studies Report

#11

Dallas Baptist University

Dallas, Texas
#10 in overall quality

Dallas Baptist University came in at #11 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Missionary Studies Schools for a Master’s For Those Getting Aid ranking. This small school is located in Dallas, Texas, and it awarded 18 masters’s missionary studies degrees in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at DBU, the school also landed the #10 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 DBU are $20,204.

Read more about Missionary Studies at Dallas Baptist University

#15 in overall quality

Southwestern Assemblies of God University ranked #12 on this year’s Best Value Missionary Studies Schools for a Master’s For Those Getting Aid list. 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.

Southwestern Assemblies of God University also made our “Best Missionary Studies Master’s Degree Schools” list, coming in at #15. Average graduate tuition and fees at Southwestern Assemblies of God University are $11,670, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Read more about Missionary Studies at Southwestern Assemblies of God University

#13

Evangel University

Springfield, Missouri
#13 in overall quality

With a ranking of #13, Evangel University did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Missionary Studies Schools for a Master’s For Those Getting Aid list. Located in Springfield, Missouri, this small private not-for-profit school handed out 3 diplomas to qualified masters’s missionary studies students in 2019-2020.

Evangel did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #13 on our “Best Missionary Studies Master’s Degree Schools” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at Evangel are $8,838, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Read full report on Missionary Studies at Evangel University

#17 in overall quality

Abilene Christian University ranked #14 on this year’s Best Value Missionary Studies Schools for a Master’s For Those Getting Aid list. Abilene, Texas is the setting for this medium-sized institution of higher learning. The private not-for-profit school handed out masters’s missionary studies degrees to 2 students in 2019-2020.

Abilene Christian also made our “Best Missionary Studies Master’s Degree Schools” list, coming in at #17. Average graduate tuition and fees at Abilene Christian are $23,238, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Read full report on Missionary Studies at Abilene Christian University

#15

Bethany Global University

Bloomington, Minnesota
#19 in overall quality

With a ranking of #15, Bethany Global University did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Missionary Studies Schools for a Master’s For Those Getting Aid list. Bethany Global University is a small private not-for-profit school situated in Bloomington, Minnesota. It awarded 7 masters’s missionary studies degrees in 2019-2020.

BGU not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #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.

Full BGU Missionary Studies Report

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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