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Missions/Missionary Studies and Missiology graduate programs: earnings and debt by school
27 colleges award master's degrees in missions/missionary studies and missiology. Graduates of the typical program earned $53,737 a year after finishing.
Official field: Missions/Missionary Studies and Missiology. Admission figures such as LSAT, MCAT or GRE scores are not part of this federal data, so check each school.
| Degree level | Programs | Typical earnings 1 yr after | Typical median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Master's | 27 | $53,737 | n/a |
| Doctoral | 9 | n/a | n/a |
| Professional doctorate | 2 | n/a | n/a |
Is it worth it? Debt vs first-year pay
Each dot is one master's program. Dots above the dashed line have graduates earning more in their first year than the program's median debt.
Master's programs in missions/missionary studies and missiology
Highest first-year earnings
Doctoral programs in missions/missionary studies and missiology
| College | Graduates (2023-24) | Earnings 1 yr after | Earnings 4 yrs after | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Andrews UniversityBerrien Springs, MI | 3 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Biola UniversityLa Mirada, CA | 1 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Columbia International UniversityColumbia, SC | 17 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Evangel UniversitySpringfield, MO | 3 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Grace College and Theological SeminaryWinona Lake, IN | 4 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Midwestern Baptist Theological SeminaryKansas City, MO | 1 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| New Orleans Baptist Theological SeminaryNew Orleans, LA | 1 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Southeastern Baptist Theological SeminaryWake Forest, NC | 7 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| The Southern Baptist Theological SeminaryLouisville, KY | 12 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
Professional doctorate programs in missions/missionary studies and missiology
| College | Graduates (2023-24) | Earnings 1 yr after | Earnings 4 yrs after | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Andrews UniversityBerrien Springs, MI | 2 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Southeastern UniversityLakeland, FL | 1 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
Frequently asked questions
How much do missions/missionary studies and missiology graduates earn?
Graduates of the typical master's program earned a median of $53,737 one year after finishing, in 2024 dollars.
Undergraduate: Missions/Missionary Studies and Missiology major
Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard field of study file, data release of October 15, 2026. Earnings are medians for graduates who received federal aid and were working, not enrolled. One-year figures: graduates of 2020-21 and 2021-22, measured in 2022 and 2023, in 2024 dollars. Four-year figures: graduates of 2017-18 and 2018-19, measured in 2022 and 2023, in 2024 dollars. More on the data.