Missions/Missionary Studies and Missiology at Johnson University Florida

Johnson University Florida's Missions program sits in the middle nationally but lags behind other Florida options, with first-year earnings of $28,103 placing it below the state median of $30,600 and at the 40th percentile among Florida programs. Nearby Southeastern University's graduates earn $33,096—nearly $5,000 more annually. This gap matters when considering career trajectories in ministry and nonprofit work, where starting salaries often set the ceiling for years to come.

The financial picture does offer one bright spot: graduates here carry less debt than typical, with $23,876 at graduation ranking in the 25th percentile nationally. The debt-to-earnings ratio of 0.85 means borrowers face roughly 10 months of gross income in loans—manageable for mission-focused careers that rarely offer high compensation. Still, with nearly half of students receiving Pell grants, many families here are already stretching financially to afford this path.

The critical caveat is sample size—fewer than 30 recent graduates means one person's outcome can skew the numbers significantly. For parents whose child feels called to missions work, this program won't saddle them with crushing debt, but it's worth understanding why it underperforms other Florida schools. If ministry preparation is the goal, compare outcomes carefully against alternatives before committing.