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Master’s Degrees in Missionary Studies

294 Yearly Graduations
$40,519 Median Salary
43% Women
A master's degree in missionary studies is offered at 44 colleges in the United States. In recent years, the majority of the students getting degrees in this area were male, and 25 were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Also, 21.1% of missionary studies graduates were international students.

Education Levels of Missionary Studies Majors

In 2020-2021, 294 master's degrees were awarded to missionary studies majors. This makes it the 184th most popular master's degree program in the country.

The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in missionary studies at each degree level.

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 294
Doctor’s Degree 104
Graduate Certificate 25

Earnings of Missionary Studies Majors With Master’s Degrees

The median salary for graduates holding a master's degree in missionary studies is $40,519. This number may vary for a lot of reasons. For instance, you may decide to move to a location where people with your degree are rare and make more money. A better approximation of salary is to look at the typical range of salaries. In this case the low is $39,479 and the high is $41,558.

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Student Debt

The data on debt ranges for missionary studies majors who have their master's degree is not available.

Student Diversity

More men than women pursue master's degrees in missionary studies. About 56.8% of graduates in this field are male.

Gender Number of Grads
Men 167
Women 127
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The racial-ethnic distribution of missionary studies master’s degree students is as follows:

Race/Ethnicity Number of Grads
Asian 27
Black or African American 18
Hispanic or Latino 13
White 143
International Students 62
Other Races/Ethnicities 31
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There are 44 colleges that offer a master’s degree in missionary studies. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:

#1

Fuller Theological Seminary

Pasadena, California
78 Yearly Graduations
53% Women
41% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The most popular school in the United States for missionary studies students seekinga master's degree is Fuller Theological Seminary. Each year, around 2,200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The missionary studies program at Fuller Theological Seminary awarded 78 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 41% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 53% were women.

35 Yearly Graduations
31% Women
11% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary is the 2nd most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in missionary studies. Each year, around 4,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,400 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,550 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 35 people received their master's degree in missionary studies from SBTS. About 31% of this group were women, and 11% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#3

Asbury Theological Seminary

Wilmore, Kentucky
34 Yearly Graduations
38% Women
38% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Asbury Theological Seminary is the 3rd most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in missionary studies. Each year, around 1,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 34 people received their master's degree in missionary studies from Asbury Seminary. Of these students, 38% were women and 38% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#4

Columbia International University

Columbia, South Carolina
29 Yearly Graduations
34% Women
7% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 4th most popular school in the country for missionary studies majors who are seeking their master's degree is Columbia International University. Each year, around 2,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $24,490 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,710 per year. The missionary studies program at Columbia International University awarded 29 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. About 34% of this group were women, and 7% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#5

Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary

Wake Forest, North Carolina
20 Yearly Graduations
20% Women
25% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 5th most popular school in the country for missionary studies majors who are seeking their master's degree is Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary. Each year, around 3,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,432 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $5,472 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 20 master's degrees were handed out to missionary studies majors at SEBTS. Around 25% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 20% were women.

#6

Johnson University

Knoxville, Tennessee
13 Yearly Graduations
54% Women
8% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 6th most popular school in the country for missionary studies majors who are seeking their master's degree is Johnson University. Each year, around 1,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $17,384 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,285 per year. The missionary studies program at Johnson University awarded 13 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. About 54% of this group were women, and 8% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#6

Dallas Baptist University

Dallas, Texas
13 Yearly Graduations
69% Women
23% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 6th most popular school in the country for missionary studies majors who are seeking their master's degree is Dallas Baptist University. Roughly 4,200 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $32,220 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $19,872 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 13 master's degrees were handed out to missionary studies majors at DBU. About 69% of this group were women, and 23% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#8

Wheaton College Illinois

Wheaton, Illinois
12 Yearly Graduations
25% Women
17% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Wheaton College Illinois comes in at #8 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in missionary studies. Roughly 2,900 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $40,570 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $18,096 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 12 master's degrees were handed out to missionary studies majors at Wheaton College Illinois. Around 17% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 25% were women.

11 Yearly Graduations
64% Women
18% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Dallas Theological Seminary is the 9th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in missionary studies. Roughly 2,400 attend the school each year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 11 master's degrees were handed out to missionary studies majors at DTS Dallas. Around 18% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 64% were women.

#10

New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary

New Orleans, Louisiana
9 Yearly Graduations
56% Women
11% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 10th most popular school in the country for missionary studies majors who are seeking their master's degree is New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary. Each year, around 2,200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,240 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,750 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 9 master's degrees were handed out to missionary studies majors at NOBTS. About 56% of this group were women, and 11% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#10

Bethany Global University

Bloomington, Minnesota
9 Yearly Graduations
67% Women
22% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Bethany Global University comes in at #10 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in missionary studies. Roughly 300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $15,638 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,000 per year. The missionary studies program at Bethany Global University awarded 9 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. About 67% of this group were women, and 22% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

6 Yearly Graduations
33% Women
17% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Trinity International University - Illinois is the 12th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in missionary studies. Each year, around 1,400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $32,398 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $17,280 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 6 people received their master's degree in missionary studies from TIU Illinois. Around 17% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 33% were women.

#12

Western Seminary

Portland, Oregon
6 Yearly Graduations

Western Seminary is the 12th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in missionary studies. The missionary studies program at Western Seminary awarded 6 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year.

#14

Evangel University

Springfield, Missouri
4 Yearly Graduations
75% Women

The 14th most popular school in the country for missionary studies majors who are seeking their master's degree is Evangel University. Roughly 1,900 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $24,434 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,388 per year. The missionary studies program at Evangel University awarded 4 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year.

#14

Gordon - Conwell Theological Seminary

South Hamilton, Massachusetts
4 Yearly Graduations
25% Women
75% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Gordon - Conwell Theological Seminary comes in at #14 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in missionary studies. Each year, around 1,400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The missionary studies program at Gordon - Conwell Theological Seminary awarded 4 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. About 25% of this group were women, and 75% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#16

Abilene Christian University

Abilene, Texas
2 Yearly Graduations

Abilene Christian University comes in at #16 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in missionary studies. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $39,250 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $24,174 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 2 people received their master's degree in missionary studies from Abilene Christian.

#16

Bob Jones University

Greenville, South Carolina
2 Yearly Graduations
50% Women

Bob Jones University is the 16th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in missionary studies. Roughly 3,000 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $19,212 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,532 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 2 people received their master's degree in missionary studies from Bob Jones University.

#16

Nazarene Theological Seminary

Kansas City, Missouri
2 Yearly Graduations
100% Women
50% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Nazarene Theological Seminary comes in at #16 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in missionary studies. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 2 people received their master's degree in missionary studies from Nazarene Theological Seminary. Around 50% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 100% were women.

#19

Campbellsville University

Campbellsville, Kentucky
1 Yearly Graduations
100% Women

Campbellsville University is the 19th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in missionary studies. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $24,900 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,473 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 1 people received their master's degree in missionary studies from Campbellsville University. Around 100% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 100% were women.

1 Yearly Graduations

Southwestern Assemblies of God University comes in at #19 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in missionary studies. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $16,444 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,650 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 1 people received their master's degree in missionary studies from Southwestern Assemblies of God University.

Below are some popular majors that are similar to missionary studies that offer master’s degrees.

Major Annual Degrees Awarded
Theological & Ministerial Studies 10,469
Pastoral Specialized Ministries 1,191
Biblical Studies 844
Religious Education 570
Other Theology & Religion 512

References

*The racial-ethnic minority student count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students at the school to obtain the percentage of racial-ethnic minorities.

More about our data sources and methodologies.

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