Best Schools for Missions/Missionary Studies and Missiology

Missions/Missionary Studies and Missiology graduates earn a median of $39,317 within four years of graduating, ranking #274 out of 283 tracked majors — 37% below the median across all fields. There are 10 colleges nationwide with tracked earnings for this major, producing 222 recent graduates.

Where you study matters: Southeastern University graduates earn $49,310 while Bethany Global University graduates earn $31,744 — a $17,566 difference. Factors like location, employer networks, co-op programs, and curriculum focus drive this gap. Across all fields, though, which major you pick separates earnings more than which college does.

Early career salary growth is moderate: Missions/Missionary Studies and Missiology graduates see an average 8% increase between year 1 and year 2 post-graduation, reflecting career advancement and skill development in the first years after college.