by our College Data Analytics Team
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 “Schools Highly Focused on Missionary Studies Major” ranking is part of that endeavor.
Missionary Studies is the 244th most popular major in the country with 1,282 degrees awarded in 2021-2022. In , missionary studies graduates who were awarded their degree in , earned an average of $25,058 and had an average of $18,834 in loans still to pay off.
This year’s “Schools Highly Focused on Missionary Studies Major” ranking looked at 131 colleges that offer degrees in a bachelor’s in missionary studies. The colleges and universities that top this list are recognized because their missionary studies program is one of the largest majors offered at the school.
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The missionary studies school you choose to invest your time and money in matters. To help you make the decision that is right for you, we’ve developed a number of major-specific rankings, including this list of “Schools Highly Focused on Missionary Studies Major”.
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The following schools top our list of the Best “Schools Highly Focused on Missionary Studies Major”.
Out of the 131 schools in the Schools Highly Focused on Missionary Studies Major that were part of this year’s ranking, Bethany Global University landed the #1 spot on the list. Bethany Global University is a small private not-for-profit school situated in Bloomington, Minnesota. It awarded 137 ’s missionary studies degrees in 2021-2022.
The school has an impressive undergrad student loan default rate. It’s only 4.6%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%.
Out of the 131 schools in the Schools Highly Focused on Missionary Studies Major that were part of this year’s ranking, Allegheny Wesleyan College landed the #2 spot on the list. Allegheny Wesleyan College is a small school located in Salem, Ohio that handed out 5 ’s missionary studies degrees in 2021-2022.
The impressive undergraduate student-to-faculty ratio of 10 to 1 means that students may have more opportunities to work more closely with their professors than they would at other schools.
Out of the 131 schools in the Schools Highly Focused on Missionary Studies Major that were part of this year’s ranking, Fuller Theological Seminary landed the #3 spot on the list. Fuller Theological Seminary is a small private not-for-profit school situated in Pasadena, California. It awarded 61 ’s missionary studies degrees in 2021-2022.
The undergraduate student-to-faculty ratio of to 1 is a sign that students will have more opportunities to engage with their professors one-on-one.
Read full report on Missionary Studies at Fuller Theological Seminary
You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend Asbury Theological Seminary. The school came in at #4 for the Schools Highly Focused on Missionary Studies Major. This small school is located in Wilmore, Kentucky, and it awarded 10 ’s missionary studies degrees in 2021-2022.
The undergraduate student-to-faculty ratio of to 1 is a sign that students will have more opportunities to engage with their professors one-on-one.
Read full report on Missionary Studies at Asbury Theological Seminary
You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Baptist Bible College. It ranked #5 on our 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Missionary Studies Major list. Baptist Bible College is a small school located in Springfield, Missouri that handed out 4 ’s missionary studies degrees in 2021-2022.
The low undergrad student loan default rate of 2.6% is a good sign that students have an easier time paying off their loans than they might at other schools. For comparison, the national default rate is 10.1%.
Read full report on Missionary Studies at Baptist Bible College
With a ranking of #6, Mid-South Christian College did quite well on the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Missionary Studies Major list. Mid-South Christian College is a small school located in Memphis, Tennessee that handed out 0 ’s missionary studies degrees in 2021-2022.
Since the school has a undergrad student-to-faculty ratio of 2 to 1, those pursuing a degree will have more opportunities to interact with their professors.
Moody Bible Institute landed the #7 spot on the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Missionary Studies Major ranking. Moody Theological Seminary and Graduate School is a private not-for-profit institution located in Chicago, Illinois. The school has a small population, and it awarded 69 ’s degrees in 2021-2022.
The school has an impressive undergrad student loan default rate. It’s only 0.9%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%.
Read full report on Missionary Studies at Moody Theological Seminary and Graduate School
Columbia International University landed the #8 spot on the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Missionary Studies Major ranking. Located in Columbia, South Carolina, this small private not-for-profit school awarded 54 degrees to qualified ’s missionary studies students in 2021-2022.
The school has an impressive undergrad student loan default rate. It’s only 1.2%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%.
Full Columbia International University Missionary Studies Report
Boise Bible College did quite well in the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Missionary Studies Major ranking, coming in at #9. Boise Bible College is located in Boise, Idaho and, has a small student population. In 2021-2022, this school awarded 3 ’s missionary studies degrees to qualified students.
Since the school has a undergrad student-to-faculty ratio of 10 to 1, those pursuing a degree will have more opportunities to interact with their professors.
Trinity Bible College and Graduate School ranked #9 on this year’s Schools Highly Focused on Missionary Studies Major list. Trinity is a small school located in Ellendale, North Dakota that handed out 7 ’s missionary studies degrees in 2021-2022.
The school has an impressive undergrad student loan default rate. It’s only 4.7%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%. The impressive undergraduate student-to-faculty ratio of 7 to 1 means that students may have more opportunities to work more closely with their professors than they would at other schools.
Faith Baptist Bible College and Theological Seminary ranked #11 on this year’s Schools Highly Focused on Missionary Studies Major list. Faith Baptist Bible College and Theological Seminary is a small private not-for-profit school situated in Ankeny, Iowa. It awarded 4 ’s missionary studies degrees in 2021-2022.
The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary landed the #12 spot on the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Missionary Studies Major ranking. The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary is a small school located in Louisville, Kentucky that handed out 52 ’s missionary studies degrees in 2021-2022.
Western Seminary landed the #13 spot on the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Missionary Studies Major ranking. Western Seminary-San Jose is a private not-for-profit institution located in Portland, Oregon. The school has a small population, and it awarded 3 ’s degrees in 2021-2022.
Since the school has a undergrad student-to-faculty ratio of to 1, those pursuing a degree will have more opportunities to interact with their professors.
Kansas Christian College landed the #14 spot on the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Missionary Studies Major ranking. Kansas Christian College is located in Overland Park, Kansas and, has a small student population. In 2021-2022, this school awarded 0 ’s missionary studies degrees to qualified students.
Since the school has a undergrad student-to-faculty ratio of 10 to 1, those pursuing a degree will have more opportunities to interact with their professors. The low undergrad student loan default rate of 1.9% is a good sign that students have an easier time paying off their loans than they might at other schools. For comparison, the national default rate is 10.1%. Students who start out at the school are likely to stick around. The freshman retention rate is 100%.
Read more about Missionary Studies at Kansas Christian College
Ozark Christian College did quite well in the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Missionary Studies Major ranking, coming in at #15. Located in Joplin, Missouri, this small private not-for-profit school awarded 8 degrees to qualified ’s missionary studies students in 2021-2022.
The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is 0.6%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%.
Read more about Missionary Studies at Ozark Christian College
Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary came in at #16 in this year’s edition of the Schools Highly Focused on Missionary Studies Major ranking. SEBTS is a small school located in Wake Forest, North Carolina that handed out 35 ’s missionary studies degrees in 2021-2022.
The school has an excellent freshman retention rate of 86%, which means students like the school well enough to return for a second year. The impressive undergraduate student-to-faculty ratio of 9 to 1 means that students may have more opportunities to work more closely with their professors than they would at other schools.
Read full report on Missionary Studies at Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary
Grace College of Divinity landed the #17 spot on the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Missionary Studies Major ranking. Grace College of Divinity is a small school located in Fayetteville, North Carolina that handed out 7 ’s missionary studies degrees in 2021-2022.
With a undergrad student-to-faculty ratio of 10 to 1, it’s easy to see that the school is committed to helping their undergraduates succeed.
Read full report on Missionary Studies at Grace College of Divinity
Central Christian College of the Bible did quite well in the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Missionary Studies Major ranking, coming in at #18. Located in Moberly, Missouri, this small private not-for-profit school awarded 0 diplomas to qualified ’s missionary studies students in 2021-2022.
Since the school has a undergrad student-to-faculty ratio of 8 to 1, those pursuing a degree will have more opportunities to interact with their professors. The low undergrad student loan default rate of 3.6% is a good sign that students have an easier time paying off their loans than they might at other schools. For comparison, the national default rate is 10.1%.
Read full report on Missionary Studies at Central Christian College of the Bible
Johnson University ranked #19 on this year’s Schools Highly Focused on Missionary Studies Major list. Johnson University is a small school located in Knoxville, Tennessee that handed out 30 ’s missionary studies degrees in 2021-2022.
The school has an impressive undergrad student loan default rate. It’s only 1.5%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%. With a undergrad student-to-faculty ratio of 10 to 1, it’s easy to see that the school is committed to helping their undergraduates succeed.
Read full report on Missionary Studies at Johnson University
Evangel University landed the #20 spot on the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Missionary Studies Major ranking. Evangel University is located in Springfield, Missouri and, has a small student population. In 2021-2022, this school awarded 12 ’s missionary studies degrees to qualified students.
The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is 1.4%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%.
With a ranking of #21, Johnson University Florida did quite well on the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Missionary Studies Major list. JUFL is a small private not-for-profit school situated in Kissimmee, Florida. It awarded 3 ’s missionary studies degrees in 2021-2022.
Since the school has a undergrad student-to-faculty ratio of 8 to 1, those pursuing a degree will have more opportunities to interact with their professors. The school has an impressive undergrad student loan default rate. It’s only 1.5%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%.
With a ranking of #22, Welch College did quite well on the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Missionary Studies Major list. Gallatin, Tennessee is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The private not-for-profit school handed out ’s missionary studies degrees to 4 students in 2021-2022.
With a undergrad student-to-faculty ratio of 8 to 1, it’s easy to see that the school is committed to helping their undergraduates succeed. The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is 2.6%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%.
Grace College and Theological Seminary came in at #23 in this year’s edition of the Schools Highly Focused on Missionary Studies Major ranking. Located in Winona Lake, Indiana, this small private not-for-profit school handed out 4 diplomas to qualified ’s missionary studies students in 2021-2022.
The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is 0.9%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%.
Read more about Missionary Studies at Grace College and Theological Seminary
Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary ranked #24 on this year’s Schools Highly Focused on Missionary Studies Major list. MBTS is a small school located in Kansas City, Missouri that handed out 29 ’s missionary studies degrees in 2021-2022.
Read full report on Missionary Studies at Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary
Asbury University did quite well in the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Missionary Studies Major ranking, coming in at #25. Asbury University is located in Wilmore, Kentucky and, has a small student population. In 2021-2022, this school awarded 6 ’s missionary studies degrees to qualified students.
The school has an impressive undergrad student loan default rate. It’s only 2.1%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%.
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