The Master's University and Seminary

Santa Clarita, CA · Private nonprofit · Graduate degree-granting

A private nonprofit institution in Santa Clarita, California, accredited by the WASC Senior College and University Commission, The Master's University and Seminary serves students across multiple degree programs. With 1,622 students, it is a small institution. Graduates earn a median of $57,106 ten years after enrollment, which is 40% above the national median of $40,747. The graduation rate is 66.2%. On the financial side, median graduate debt is $20,500, yielding an earnings-to-debt ratio of 2.79x. The average net price after financial aid is $32,647 per year. The most popular programs include Theological and Ministerial Studies, Business Administration & Management, Pastoral Counseling and Specialized Ministries, Liberal Arts & Sciences, and Sports & Fitness.

Key Outcomes

Median Earnings (10yr)

$57,106

Graduation Rate

66.2%

Median Debt

$20,500

Average Net Price

$32,647

Earnings-to-Cost Ratio

0.44x

Earnings-to-Debt Ratio

2.79x

Admissions & Enrollment

Total Enrollment

1,622

Admission Rate

84.0%

Average SAT

Not reported

Retention Rate

84.7%

Cost

In-State Tuition

$39,020

Out-of-State Tuition

$39,020

Pell Grant Rate

21.2%

Federal Loan Rate

38.1%

Net Cost by Family Income

Income $0–$30K

$24,624

Income $30K–$48K

$25,104

Income $48K–$75K

$27,712

Income $110K+

$36,535

Student Demographics

Women

46.0%

White

58.7%

Black

2.8%

Hispanic

20.1%

Asian

6.7%

Two or More Races

3.3%

Student Loan Performance

Repayment Rate (3yr)

76.9%

Accreditations

National Association of Schools of Music, Commission on Accreditation — Music (MUS) (Accredited)
WASC Senior College and University Commission — Institutional Accreditation (Accredited)

Programs (24)

Bachelor (14)

Program	Median Earnings	Completers
Business Administration & Management	$66,165	79
Theological and Ministerial Studies	$47,403	48
Liberal Arts & Sciences	$47,263	24
Sports & Fitness	Not reported	21
Communications	$57,507	20
Biology	Not reported	20
Bible/Biblical Studies	Not reported	11
Political Science	Not reported	10
Pastoral Counseling and Specialized Ministries	Not reported	9
Music	Not reported	9
English Language & Literature	Not reported	5
Computer & Information Sciences	Not reported	4
Religion	Not reported	4
Geological Sciences	Not reported	4

Master (5)

Program	Median Earnings	Completers
Theological and Ministerial Studies	$81,084	92
Pastoral Counseling and Specialized Ministries	Not reported	63
Business Administration & Management	Not reported	12
Teacher Education	Not reported	10
Bible/Biblical Studies	Not reported	3

Doctoral (1)

Program	Median Earnings	Completers
Pastoral Counseling and Specialized Ministries	Not reported	22

Show 4 additional programs with limited data

Program	Level	Completers
Mathematics	Bachelor	2
Entrepreneurship	Bachelor	1
Marketing	Bachelor	1
History	Bachelor	1