Missions/Missionary Studies and Missiology
Offered at 126 college programs that reported results. Here is what graduates earn and owe at each credential level, and which programs pay best.
By credential level
| Credential | Programs | Typical earnings, 1 yr | Typical earnings, 5 yrs | Typical debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Certificate | 6 | — | — | — |
| Associate | 7 | — | — | — |
| Bachelor's | 57 | $34,945 | $40,069 | — |
| Master's | 32 | $53,737 | — | — |
| Doctoral | 14 | — | — | — |
| Professional | 3 | — | — | — |
| Graduate certificate | 7 | — | — | — |
"Typical" is the median across programs of each program's median, counting only programs with unsuppressed data (at least three). It describes a typical program, not a national median for all graduates. Certificate figures include certificates earned at four-year colleges, often alongside a bachelor's; see degrees vs. certificates for a cleaner comparison. Source: College Scorecard field of study data.
Highest-earning certificate programs
| # | College | State | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 5 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bethany Global University | MN | — | $41,242 | — |
| 2 | Word of Life Bible Institute | NY | $22,171 | $37,134 | $12,000 |
Ranked by 5-year median earnings, or 1-year where 5-year is not reported.
Highest-earning associate programs
| # | College | State | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 5 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bethany Global University | MN | — | $27,420 | — |
Ranked by 5-year median earnings, or 1-year where 5-year is not reported.
Highest-earning bachelor's programs
| # | College | State | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 5 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Moody Bible Institute | IL | $34,945 | $41,321 | $22,570 |
| 2 | Toccoa Falls College | GA | — | $40,069 | — |
| 3 | Palm Beach Atlantic University | FL | — | $38,007 | — |
| 4 | Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary | MO | $36,544 | — | — |
| 5 | Bethany Global University | MN | $27,486 | — | $19,500 |
Ranked by 5-year median earnings, or 1-year where 5-year is not reported.
Highest-earning master's programs
| # | College | State | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 5 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Fuller Theological Seminary | CA | $55,410 | $59,630 | — |
| 2 | Wheaton College | IL | $53,737 | — | — |
| 3 | Dallas Baptist University | TX | — | $51,130 | — |
| 4 | Asbury Theological Seminary | KY | $41,258 | — | — |
Ranked by 5-year median earnings, or 1-year where 5-year is not reported.
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Quick answers
- How much do missions/missionary studies and missiology graduates earn?
- One year after finishing, a typical bachelor's program in missions/missionary studies and missiology reports median earnings of $34,945. Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field of study data.
