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About Missions/Missionary Studies and Missiology

A program that focuses on the theory and practice of religious outreach, social service and proselytization, and that prepares individuals for mission vocations. Includes instruction in theology, evangelism, preaching, medical and social mission work, missionary education, missionary aviation, emergency services, legal and political aspects of working in other countries, and preparation for ordination as missionaries.

Those who are passionate about Missions/Missionary Studies and Missiology can study up to a Doctors degree professional practice. Right now, 1,204 students earn a some level of degree in Missions/Missionary Studies and Missiology around the country each year. More students graduate with a degree in Missions/Missionary Studies and Missiology in Illinois than any other state. The average starting salary for an undergraduate degree in Missions/Missionary Studies and Missiology is $34,880.

Popularity of Missions/Missionary Studies and Missiology Degrees in the U.S.
This heat map represents the states that have the highest percent of Missions/Missionary Studies and Missiology degrees compared to all other degrees awarded in that state.
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Careers

The highest paying career for Missions/Missionary Studies and Missiology majors is Philosophy and Religion Teachers, Postsecondary. However, another thing to consider is how many job openings there currently is. A job that is in high need that a degree in Missions/Missionary Studies and Missiology can prepare you for is Directors, Religious Activities and Education.

Top Paying Careers

These are the highest paying careers for Missions/Missionary Studies and Missiology majors.

Most In-Demand Careers

These are the careers in highest demand for Missions/Missionary Studies and Missiology majors.

Student Demographics

Total Students
342
Female Students
218 (63%)
Male Students
124 (36%)
White (267, 78%)
Race/ethnicity unknown (25, 7%)
Hispanic or Latino (15, 4%)
U.S. Nonresident (11, 3%)
Two or more races (9, 3%)
Black or African American (8, 2%)
Asian (5, 1%)
American Indian or Alaska Native (1, <1%)
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander (1, <1%)

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