by our College Data Analytics Team
[Missionary Studies](/majors/theology-and-religious-vocations/missionary-studies/) programs reward a close look at where your money goes furthest. A high-value program keeps cost low while graduates go on to earn well.
College Factual analyzed 4 schools to build this 2027 ranking of the best value missionary studies schools.
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If you want to know which schools deliver the best value for the missionary studies degrees they offer, see the list below.
Our analysis ranked Moody Bible Institute the best value for a degree in missionary studies in the United States. Located in the city of Chicago, Moody Bible Institute is a mid-sized private not-for-profit university. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $15,786. Typical student debt for missionary studies graduates is $15,000. Early-career missionary studies graduates make about $26,236. Set against $15,000 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. The acceptance rate is 83%.
Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary came in at #2 on our 2027 list of the best value missionary studies schools. Set in the city of Kansas City, Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $11,530. Typical student debt for missionary studies graduates is $7,733. Soon after graduation, missionary studies degree recipients from Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary generally make around $39,368. Set against $7,733 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary admits about 96% of applicants.
Students looking for strong value in missionary studies will find it at Samford University, which ranked #3. Samford University is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of Birmingham. Students from in state pay about $40,150 in tuition and fees. Missionary Studies graduates carry a median of $21,039 in student loans. Missionary Studies graduates of Samford University earn a median of $64,132 early in their careers. Set against $21,039 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Samford University admits about 82% of applicants.
Bethany Global University is a great value for students pursuing a degree in missionary studies, landing the #4 spot this year. Located in the city of Bloomington, Bethany Global University is a small private not-for-profit university. Students from in state pay about $11,000 in tuition and fees. Missionary Studies graduates carry a median of $19,635 in student loans. Soon after graduation, missionary studies degree recipients from Bethany Global University generally make around $23,272. The acceptance rate is 93%.
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View All Missionary Studies Rankings >The ranking above is published by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2027 edition. Schools are scored on the balance of cost (tuition and student debt) against student outcomes (post-graduation earnings) — a measure of return on investment, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).
Ranking method: College Major Best Value · 4 schools evaluated.
*Averages shown above reflect the top 4 ranked schools only.
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