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The Master's University and Seminary — ROI, Cost & Payback

Private nonprofit · Santa Clarita, CA · 1,622 students

The verdict

The Master's University and Seminary charges a net price of $32,647/yr after aid — a 4-year total of $130,588. Graduates earn a median $57,106 ten years after entry, $8,746/yr above the $48,360 high-school baseline, clearing the total in 14.9 years — a 20-year net return of $44,332, a slow but positive payback. (Scorecard, 2026 · our math.)

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The Master's University and Seminary's 14.9-year payback ranks #960 of 1,280 US colleges we track — better ROI than 25% of them, and #107 of 334 in California.

Better ROI than 25% of US colleges#960 of 1,280
Weakest ROIStrongest ROI
$32,647
Net price / yr
Scorecard, 2026
$57,106
Median earnings, 10 yrs
Scorecard, 2026
14.9 yrs
Payback
Our math, 2026
84%
Admission rate
Scorecard, 2026
The Master's University and Seminary: cost, earnings and payback
MeasureValueSource
Net price (after aid)$32,647/yrScorecard, 2026
Total net cost (4 yrs)$130,588our math
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry$57,106Scorecard, 2026
Earnings premium over HS baseline$8,746/yrour math
Median debt (completers)$20,500Scorecard, 2026
Payback14.9 yrsour math
20-year net return$44,332our math

College Scorecard (2026 release), institution-level · payback and returns are our math.

The arithmetic, on The Master's University and Seminary's own numbers. Net price $32,647 × 4 years = $130,588 total. Median earnings $57,106 − the $48,360 high-school baseline = $8,746 a year of premium. $130,588 ÷ $8,746 = 14.9 years to break even; twenty years of that premium minus the cost leaves $44,332. Future dollars are not discounted, and the earnings figure blends every major here — your programme can beat or miss it. Full method.

How much debt do The Master's University and Seminary students graduate with?

A median $20,500 in federal loans among completers, or 36% of the $57,106 its graduates earn ten years out — our math. The figure excludes private loans and students who left before finishing.

What share of The Master's University and Seminary students graduate?

68% finish their degree — 32% leave carrying the cost without the credential. Spread the $130,588 bill across that completion rate and the cohort pays $192,041 per graduate produced — our math, and the figure a payback number never shows.

Is The Master's University and Seminary expensive compared with other California colleges?

Its $32,647 net price runs $12,742 above the $19,905 median across the 334 California colleges we profile, or $50,968 more across the full degree.

The Master's University and Seminary: frequently asked questions

Is The Master's University and Seminary worth the cost?
On the numbers, yes. The Master's University and Seminary charges $32,647/yr after aid ($130,588 over 4 years), and graduates earn a median $57,106 ten years out — $8,746/yr above the $48,360 high-school baseline. That clears the cost in 14.9 years and returns $44,332 net over 20 years, a slow but positive payback.
How long does a The Master's University and Seminary degree take to pay off?
About 14.9 years. We divide the $130,588 four-year net cost by the $8,746/yr earnings premium over the high-school baseline. It is a floor, not a ceiling — mid-career raises pay it back faster.
How much does The Master's University and Seminary cost after financial aid?
The median net price is $32,647/yr — about $130,588 over 4 years. That is what the typical aided student actually pays after grants and scholarships, not the published sticker price.
How does The Master's University and Seminary compare to other California colleges?
It ranks #107 of 334 California colleges we track by payback. Its $57,106 median earnings beat the national median of $43,549, and its $32,647 net price is above the national median of $16,902.