2022 Most Popular Master's Degree Colleges for Missionary Studies in California

When it comes to popularity, a master's degree in missionary studies sits in the middle of the road, ranking #176 out of 326 majors in the country. So, it might take a little more work to find colleges and universities that offer the degree program.

College Factual looked at 6 colleges and universities when compiling its 2022 Most Popular Master's Degree Colleges for Missionary Studies in California ranking. Combined, these schools handed out 78 master's degrees in missionary studies to qualified students.

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Choosing a Great Missionary Studies School for Your Master's Degree

Your choice of school for getting your master's degree in missionary studies matters. As an aid in helping you pick the right school for you, we created our Most Popular Master's Degree Colleges for Missionary Studies in California ranking.

A high popularity ranking isn't always a sign that a school has a great overall quality ranking for missionary studies, but it does mean that many students are choosing the school for some reason. Sometimes this is because the school offers a great educational experience, it is a good value, or it is highly focused on the program.

One Size Does Not Fit All

We have also developed a number of other rankings to help guide you in your decision-making process. To begin with, if this is not the degree level you are most interested in, you may want to check out one of the others noted above. If you would prefer to limit your search to a specific state or region of the county, see our rankings by location. Plus, you can view our other rankings for missionary studies.

Most Popular Schools for Master’s Students to Study Missionary Studies in California

The following list ranks the most popular colleges and universities for pursuing a master's degree in missionary studies.

Most Well Attended Schools for Missionary Studies Students Working on Their Master's

1

Fuller Theological Seminary
Pasadena, CA

77 Annual Master's Degrees

#1 Best Quality In CA

Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type

Any student who is interested in a master's degree in missionary studies needs to check out Fuller Theological Seminary. Fuller is a small private not-for-profit school located in the midsize city of Pasadena. This isn't the only ranking where the school placed. It's also #1 in quality for master's degrees in missionary studies in California.

There were about 77 missionary studies students who graduated with this degree at Fuller in the most recent year we have data available.

More information about a master’s in missionary studies from Fuller Theological Seminary

2

Southern California Seminary
El Cajon, CA

1 Annual Master's Degrees

Master's Degree Highest Degree Type

You'll be surrounded by many like-minded peers at Southern California Seminary if you wish to pursue a master's degree in missionary studies. Located in the large suburb of El Cajon, Southern California Seminary is a private not-for-profit school with a small student population. More information about a master’s in missionary studies from Southern California Seminary

3

Hope International University
Fullerton, CA

Hope International University is one of the most popular schools in the United States for getting a master's degree in missionary studies. Located in the suburb of Fullerton, Hope is a private not-for-profit university with a small student population. More information about a master’s in missionary studies from Hope International University

3

America Evangelical University
Los Angeles, CA

America Evangelical University is one of the most popular schools in the United States for getting a master's degree in missionary studies. Located in the city of Los Angeles, America Evangelical University is a private not-for-profit university with a small student population. More information about a master’s in missionary studies from America Evangelical University

3

Biola University
La Mirada, CA

Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type

Biola University is a popular decision for students interested in a master's degree in missionary studies. Biola is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit university located in the large suburb of La Mirada. More information about a master’s in missionary studies from Biola University

3

Fresno Pacific University
Fresno, CA

Fresno Pacific University is one of the most popular schools in the country for getting a master's degree in missionary studies. Fresno Pacific is a small private not-for-profit university located in the city of Fresno. More information about a master’s in missionary studies from Fresno Pacific University

Best Missionary Studies Colleges in the Far Western US Region

Explore all the Most Popular Missionary Studies Schools in the Far Western US Area or other specific states within that region.

State	Colleges	Degrees Awarded
Oregon	151	4

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Missionary Studies Related Rankings by Major

One of 7 majors within the Theology & Religious Vocations area of study, Missionary Studies has other similar majors worth exploring.

Missionary Studies Focus Areas

Major	Annual Graduates
Missions/Missionary Studies & Missiology	78

Most Popular Majors Related to Missionary Studies

Related Major	Annual Graduates
Theological & Ministerial Studies	858
Pastoral Counseling & Specialized Ministries	129
Biblical Studies	104
Theology & Religious Vocations (Other)	93
Religious Education	15
Sacred Music	6

Notes and References

• The bars on the spread charts above show the distribution of the schools on this list +/- one standard deviation from the mean.
• 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 the rest 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). More about our data sources and methodologies.