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Cheapest Missions/Missionary Studies and Missiology Colleges in South Carolina

Ranked by lowest net price after financial aid. See our methodology.

Bob Jones University offers South Carolina's most affordable Missions program at $17,529 net cost, nearly $11,000 less than Anderson University's $28,183 price tag. This gap between private institutions reflects different funding models and enrollment strategies. South Carolina's growing international business presence, particularly through Charleston's port operations and BMW's Spartanburg manufacturing facility, creates opportunities for missions graduates in cross-cultural communication and global outreach roles within corporate chaplaincy and international employee relations programs.
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Programs
$17,529 – $28,183
Net Price Range
$26,896
Avg. Program Earnings
61.9%
Avg. Graduation Rate

5 Missions/Missionary Studies and Missiology Programs

Program rankings
# School Net Price In-State Tuition Graduation Rate Acceptance Rate
1 $17,529 $23,400 69.6%
2 $20,612 $24,650 54.9% 76.1%
3 $21,660 $27,900 65.5% 48.2%
4 $21,955 $31,030 48.6% 86.8%
5 $28,183 $33,580 71.0% 45.4%

Frequently Asked Questions

What explains the $10,654 cost difference between the cheapest and most expensive programs?

Bob Jones University at $17,529 operates with a different financial model than Anderson University at $28,183. Bob Jones maintains lower costs through its fundamentalist structure and stricter campus policies, while Anderson targets a broader market with higher service levels and facility investments.

How do graduation rates compare across these five programs?

Anderson University leads with a 71% graduation rate despite being the most expensive option. Bob Jones follows at 69.6%, while Charleston Southern trails at 48.6% despite moderate costs, suggesting factors beyond price affect student success in missions programs.

Is North Greenville University the only school with available earnings data?

Yes, North Greenville reports $26,896 in median earnings for missions graduates. The absence of earnings data from other institutions may reflect smaller program sizes or recent changes in federal reporting requirements for specialized ministry degrees.

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