The Master's University and Seminary
Santa Clarita, California · Private, nonprofit · 1,622 undergraduates
Of 7 programs with reported earnings, 6 leave graduates out-earning a typical California high-school graduate (about $36,976/yr) and 1 fall short. Another 33 programs did not have enough data to judge.
What families actually pay
| Family income | Net price per year |
|---|---|
| Under $30k | $24,624 |
| $30k to $48k | $25,104 |
| $48k to $75k | $27,712 |
| $75k to $110k | $31,542 |
| $110k and up | $36,535 |
| All families (average) | $32,647 |
Net price is the yearly cost after grants and scholarships, by family income (College Scorecard). Credit: TuitionTracker.
Program earnings vs a high-school graduate
| Program | Credential | Median earnings | vs HS grad | Verdict | Median debt | Payback |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pastoral Counseling and Specialized Ministries | Master's Degree | $46,541 | +$9,565 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Theological and Ministerial Studies | Master's Degree | $81,084 | +$44,108 | clears the bar | $24,402 | 0.6 yrs |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | Bachelor's Degree | $66,165 | +$29,189 | clears the bar | $19,500 | 0.7 yrs |
| Theological and Ministerial Studies | Bachelor's Degree | $47,403 | +$10,427 | clears the bar | $21,500 | 2.1 yrs |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | Bachelor's Degree | $47,263 | +$10,287 | clears the bar | $14,636 | 1.4 yrs |
| Communication and Media Studies | Bachelor's Degree | $57,507 | +$20,531 | clears the bar | $22,250 | 1.1 yrs |
| Music | Bachelor's Degree | $31,340 | -$5,636 | falls short | $25,334 | n/a |
Access and outcomes: 21% of students receive Pell grants · 68% complete their program.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (release 2026-06-10). Earnings are median earnings of graduates measured up to four years after completing, compared to the state high-school-graduate earnings threshold. Figures describe past graduates and are never a promise. Method: methodology. Something look wrong? Report it.