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Baptist University of Florida offers the state's most affordable missions education at $8,829 net cost, while Palm Beach Atlantic reaches $32,751. This nearly $24,000 gap reflects different institutional approaches to training missionaries and ministry leaders. Florida's large international population and proximity to Latin America create unique field experience opportunities for students preparing for cross-cultural ministry work.
7
Programs
$8,829 – $32,751
Net Price Range
$18,771
Avg. Program Earnings
50.0%
Avg. Graduation Rate

7 Missions/Missionary Studies and Missiology Programs

Program rankings
# School Net Price In-State Tuition Graduation Rate Acceptance Rate
1 $8,829 $13,800 69.2% 92.1%
2 $10,888 $9,068 60.7%
3 $19,273 $14,300 44.2% 49.6%
4 $21,283 $16,300 59.8%
5 $22,226 $19,658 23.6% 79.3%
6 $30,209 $31,732 43.3% 60.9%
7 $32,751 $37,990 58.9% 94.7%

Frequently Asked Questions

What explains the dramatic cost difference between the cheapest and most expensive programs?

Baptist University of Florida's $8,829 net cost reflects its focused mission education model, while Palm Beach Atlantic's $32,751 includes broader university amenities and services. The $23,922 difference represents varying levels of campus resources and program comprehensiveness.

How do graduation rates vary among Florida's missions programs?

Graduation rates span from 23.60% at Johnson University Florida to 69.20% at Baptist University of Florida. Smaller, more specialized institutions like Baptist University and Hobe Sound Bible College tend to show stronger completion rates than larger universities.

Where do Florida missions graduates typically find employment given the $18,771 earnings figure?

The relatively modest $18,771 salary reflects the nonprofit nature of missionary work and church ministry positions. Florida's large retiree population and international communities provide opportunities in chaplaincy, church planting, and cross-cultural outreach ministries.

Net price reflects the average cost after grants and scholarships for first-time, full-time students. See our methodology for details.