### SUMMARY

 Going to school for Missionary Studies is a valuable choice and commonly a mandatory first step for pupils choosing to pursue a career as a missionary educator, a missionary, or a seminary adjunct professor. Interestingly, missionary studies is a ​unique major being the 277th most popular area of study. Last academic year, there were 510 missionary studies graduates. In-state tuition for missionary studies at private institutions is, on average, Infinity times more spendy than their public counterparts.

 With only 104 universities offering this degree you could have a smaller selection of institutions which will have a degree program for you. If you are hoping to immerse yourself with other missionary studies undergrads, consider looking at universities in Illinois which have more students admitted to missionary studies than any other state. More generally, the top region to major in missionary studies is in the Plains region with [Ozark Christian College](/colleges/ozark-christian-college), [Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary](/colleges/midwestern-baptist-theological-seminary), and [Bethany Global University](/colleges/bethany-global-university) best representing the region. Interestingly, our selection for the best conference to major in missionary studies is the Crossroads League with [Grace College and Theological Seminary](/colleges/grace-college-and-theological-seminary), [Bethel University](/colleges/bethel-university), and [Mount Vernon Nazarene University](/colleges/mount-vernon-nazarene-university) representing the conference. Based on our extensive list of the [best colleges](/rankings/best-colleges), our belief is that the best university for missionary studies is [Columbia International University](/colleges/columbia-international-university).

 The overall best school does not have to be the 'best' school for you. There might be tons of factors to consider when selecting college. Things like campus amenities, transportation services, and food might definitely modify your feelings of which college to attend. At Authority, we have examined the pros and cons for you. If, for example, you are interested in which missionary studies college is home to the best campus, the answer is [Bob Jones University](/colleges/bob-jones-university). If, for example, you are very interested in which school has the best campus, then we have a whole list [dedicated to that](/rankings/best-college-campuses). We have carefully pored through student reviews, professor reviews, government databases, and more in order to compare every major in an unbiased and informative way. Here you can find our well researched list for the universities with the [best student life](/rankings/best-student-life)&nbspand our selection of the school with the best student life for missionary studies is [Olivet Nazarene University](/colleges/olivet-nazarene-university). Curious why? Continue reading to discover more about our top recommendations. Some of our conclusions will probably shock you.

 If price is a significant deciding factor in your decisions, you might consider avoiding [Olivet Nazarene University](/colleges/olivet-nazarene-university). [Olivet Nazarene University](/colleges/olivet-nazarene-university)&nbspis our most expensive university for missionary studies, at least for out of state attendance. We do have a list of the [most expensive](/rankings/most-expensive-colleges)&nbspuniversities that could put the expense of [Olivet Nazarene University](/colleges/olivet-nazarene-university)&nbspinto perspective. You may also want to know that missionary studies is the 331st most expensive program in the nation, with an average expense of $21,100. On a broader scale, the most expensive state for missionary studies in the country is Florida demonstrated by a tuition of $31,920 at the main school in Florida Palm Beach Atlantic University. Even more broadly, the most costly region of the U.S. for missionary studies is the Great Lakes region which is best demonstrated with [Olivet Nazarene University](/colleges/olivet-nazarene-university) with a cost of $36,080, [Bethel University](/colleges/bethel-university) with a cost of $28,700, and [Mount Vernon Nazarene University](/colleges/mount-vernon-nazarene-university) with a cost of $21,047.

 Our cheapest region for missionary studies is the Plains region which is represented by [Ozark Christian College](/colleges/ozark-christian-college) with a cost of $12,300, [Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary](/colleges/midwestern-baptist-theological-seminary) with a cost of $7,920, and [Bethany Global University](/colleges/bethany-global-university) with a cost of $14,738. More optimistically, the most affordable school for missionary studies is [Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary](/colleges/midwestern-baptist-theological-seminary). Authority's entire list of the most affordable colleges can be explored [here](/rankings/most-affordable-colleges).

 In-state students can expect to pay in the neighborhood of $0 for a degree in missionary studies. The price inflates intensely to a median of $0 for an out-of-state public-school undergrad. Our pick for the college representing the best value for missionary studies: [Olivet Nazarene University](/colleges/olivet-nazarene-university). Here you can see our comprehensive list about the schools we believe to be the [best value](/rankings/best-value-colleges)&nbspin general. With that said, this idea is based on the assumption that you are an out-of-state student. A discussion of value changes when in-state tuition costs are considered, but we do not know where you live (and are not trying to collect that kind of data).

 Earnings for missionary studies majors differ a lot, but two-years after leaving college graduates will typically make around $40,000. While there is much variation in earnings; top earners can experience pay up to $70,900. Even straight out of university, the lowest earning opportunities within the missionary studies field make $23,000, which is an alright wage. The highest earning grads from missionary studies graduated from [Mount Vernon Nazarene University](/colleges/mount-vernon-nazarene-university)&nbspand if you want to find the universities with all of the [highest earning graduates](/rankings/highest-earning-graduates), Authority has that too.

 The all-around diversity of missionary studies ranks subpar, arriving in the 48th percentile of all majors. The university with the most composite diversity for missionary studies is [University of Valley Forge](/colleges/university-of-valley-forge)&nbspand here you can find our comprehensive list for the universities with the [most diversity](/rankings/most-diverse-colleges). The overall financial diversity of the Missionary Studies major sits only in the 100th percentile of all majors. Racial diversity is even further below average in the 38th percentile. White students compose the largest share at 65% of those studying missionary studies. Additionally, 56% of undergrads seeking a missionary studies major are women.

 The median rating for missionary studies professors is 4.3 stars, a ranking that is 8% above the median score for every major; this is a fairly good score. If you want the most popular missionary studies instructor nationally, consider looking up Yves Cloarec at [CUNY Queens College](/colleges/cuny-queens-college). It might come as a shock, but the top rated missionary studies professors by student come from [Abilene Christian University](/colleges/abilene-christian-university). If we including data beyond just rankings it becomes clear that the college possessing the overall best instructors for missionary studies is [Dallas Baptist University](/colleges/dallas-baptist-university). One can find an explanation of our evolving ranking methodology for the [best overall professors here](/rankings/best-professors), along with many of the finest instructors in the U.S.

 Finally, the hardest college to get into for missionary studies is [Columbia International University](/colleges/columbia-international-university). While we do not necessarily see the value in it, we do have a detailed page for the [hardest colleges to get into](/rankings/hardest-colleges-to-get-into). Although, here at Authority we hope you understand that looking at the higher education world with a lens mainly built on superlatives can cause problems. We at Authority hope you look at some of our more nuanced pages on different universities and peruse a few of our helpful background pages on beneficial details to think about as you continue your university search.



 ### POPULARITY

 Missionary studies is the 277th most popular degree in America, with 510 students receiving their bachelors degree last year. It narrowly lost to #276 [Horticultural Science](/rankings/best-colleges-for-horticultural-science).

 The degree is offered at a total of 104 colleges across the nation, and is the 156th most widely offered degree. It is not offered at any of the Top 100 [Best Colleges](/rankings/best-colleges) in America.

 It is also worth noting that 0% of colleges offering missionary studies are public making it a quite inaccessible field.

 The plains produces the most missionary studies graduates, largely led by [Ozark Christian College](/colleges/ozark-christian-college), while it’s the Crossroads League that leads conference totals. As far as states, Illinois ranks highest, with particular help from [Lincoln Christian University](/colleges/lincoln-christian-university) and [Moody Bible Institute](/colleges/moody-bible-institute).

 All that being said, no individual school produces more missionary studies graduates than [Fuller Theological Seminary](/colleges/fuller-theological-seminary), which graduated 100 students last year alone. Although size is critical, another important factor to consider is the program’s density (the percent of all students that study missionary studies). More students studied missionary studies as a percentage of total students at [Bethany Global University](/colleges/bethany-global-university) than any other college.



 ### COST

 Missionary studies is the 331st most expensive degree in the United States, with a median cost of $21,120 among the top 50 programs (just ahead of #332, [Health and Wellness](rankings/best-colleges-for-health-and-wellness), with a median cost of $21,020).

 The Great Lakes have the most expensive schools with excellent missionary studies programs led by [Olivet Nazarene University](/colleges/olivet-nazarene-university) with an annual cost of $36,080. Florida is the most expensive state for missionary studies led by [Palm Beach Atlantic University](/colleges/palm-beach-atlantic-university).

 Public schools with good programs by and large charge 100% less than private schools for in-state students. When looking at out-of-state tuition however, the median top 50 Public school charges 100% less than the median private school. So be sure to look into public shools in your state sooner rather than later.

 The most expensive top 25 college for missionary studies is [Olivet Nazarene University](/colleges/olivet-nazarene-university). The most affordable option in the top 100 is [Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary](/colleges/midwestern-baptist-theological-seminary). It costs just $7,440 per year, and it's ranked 12th for its missionary studies program. Another more affordable pick would be #6, [Moody Bible Institute](/colleges/moody-bible-institute) in Cook County, IL with a cost of $11,200 for in-state students and $11,200 for out-of-state students.



### SALARY

 Starting college is a serious investment for most. It's critical to be sure you justify that spend. We aim for the following job placement and earnings info to assist you in deciding your major at college.

 Fresh out of school, Missionary Studies students draw $26,474 per annum on average (bottom 8%). Later on in their occupations, they can make as high as $70,931 down to $22,987, but average near $40,013. Just so you know, that's 4% greater than the United States average.

 The most common work position for a Missionary Studies graduate is Analyst, which for the most part make roughly $54,000; next are Account Executive and Outside Sales Representative, which for the most part make more or less $36,000 and $42,000 respectively.

 The Great Lakes has the highest grossing Missionary Studies graduates. The highest earning state for Missionary Studies graduates is IL.



### PROFESSORS

 Fast Facts for Missionary Studies: Median Professor Rating: 4.3 / 5, which is Top 100.

 Professors constantly play a great role in your college experience, no matter what you study. An awesome teacher could provide inspiration and set a student up for future success. Alternatively, a bad professor can disenchant you from an entire field or even worse... fail you!

 Missionary Studies professors boast a median student rating of 4.3 out of 5, putting them in 77th place in the United States grounded in student satisfaction. For context that's 7.5% higher than the national median professor rating for all subjects. Professors of Missionary Studies barely surpassed those from ["Sculpture"](/rankings/best-colleges-for-sculpture), whereas ["Fine and Studio Arts Management"](/rankings/best-colleges-for-fine-and-studio-arts-management)&nbspprofessors ranked one slot above Missionary Studies.

 Now for some statistics about Missionary Studies professors. Colleges located in large suburbs tend to have the best Missionary Studies professors. The American Midwest Conference has the highest rated Missionary Studies professors. The Southeast region has the highest rated Missionary Studies professors. Public schools tend to have higher rated Missionary Studies professors than private universities. Finally, Georgia has the highest rated Missionary Studies professors in the United States.

 Yves Cloarec, instructor at [CUNY Queens College](/colleges/cuny-queens-college)&nbspin Queens, NY is the most popular Missionary Studies professor in the US. Rodney Chisholm, professor at [Abilene Christian University](/colleges/abilene-christian-university)&nbspin Abilene, TX is the highest rated Missionary Studies professor in the United States, with a rating of 5 / 5.

 See which institutions have the [Best Professors](/rankings/best-professors)!



### STUDENTS

 College can be a particularly momentous time in one's life; it is an occasion for personal progress and evolution. Pupils begin to capture who they are and cultivate many of the necessary skills to become a prosperous adult. But learning goes beyond the classroom - the late nights discussing Jane Austen with a peer, the life lesson received from an old instructor, the exposure to a different vantage point. As such, a diverse univeristy experience vastly enriches what you gain from your time at school.

 Missionary Studies is a less racially diverse focus than average\*. 65% of America's Missionary Studies majors are white students, followed by students of other races\*\*(21%), latino students (6%), and black students (5%). The most racially diverse college\* in the top 100 is [University of Northwestern-St Paul](/colleges/university-of-northwestern-st-paul) located in Saint Paul, MN.

 Moreover, Missionary Studies significatly skews female, with in the neighborhood of 55.5% of students majoring in Missionary Studies identifying as women. The most gender balanced school in the top 100 is [Bob Jones University](/colleges/bob-jones-university) in Greenville, SC.

 Another substantial type of diversity is wealth diversity. Missionary Studies is the most socioeconomically diverse subject in the US. 23% of its majors come from low income homes, 21% are from upper income households, and 21% grew up in mid-income homes. [Asbury University](/colleges/asbury-university) is the most financially diverse college in the top 100.

 Considering each type of diversity, overall MN is the most diverse state for Missionary Studies. The Plains is the most diverse region, and the Upper Midwest Athletic Conference is the most diverse conference.

   \* diversity calculations and comparisons are based on [Simpson's Diversity Index](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Diversity_index)   
  \*\* other races is used to refer to non asian, black, latino, or white

  #### Diversity Statistics

  ##### Racial Diversity

 * Asian: 3%
* Black: 5%
* Latino: 6%
* White: 65%
* Other: 21%
  ##### Gender Diversity

 * Male: 44%
* Female: 56%
  ##### Socioeconomic Diversity (By Household Income)

 * Under 30k: 23%
* 30k - 48k: 15%
* 48k - 75k: 21%
* 75k - 110k: 21%
* Over 110k: 20%
  ##### Geographic Diversity

 * In State: 55%
* Out of State: 42%
* International: 3%


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