Graduate School Costs
Accredited, Affordable Graduate Education
The average cost of a Master's Degree in the United States is $60,000-$100,000, but a Graduate Degree from Trinity will cost a fraction of that!
Master of Arts
M.A. Global Theology students and M.A. Rural Ministries students are subject to additional travel costs.
This does not reflect tuition waivers awarded to ministers.
Financial Aid
Trinity offers generous financial assistance and deferred payment plans.
Title IV federal aid is not available for Graduate School.
M.A. Tuition Waivers*
- 20% Credentialed Minister's Tuition Waiver
- Non-Credentialed Spouse Waiver Match
If one spouse is credentialed and the other isn't but wants to join the M.A. program, we will extend the 20% credentialed ministers waiver to both spouses.
- 5% Early Application Tuition Waiver
Applications received before July 1 (for Fall) and January 1 (for Spring)
- 5% Trinity Alumni Waiver
For students who have previously attended classes at Trinity.
- 50% Tuition Waiver
- Career Missionaries
- AG District Youth Directors
- AG District Superintendents
- AG National Leaders
*All M.A. waivers are stackable up to, but not exceeding, 50%.Â
Deferred Payment Plans
We offer a variety of deferred payment plans to help you reach your Graduate School goals. To learn more about payment plan options, please contact the Financial Aid office at (701) 349-5416 or financialaid@trinitybiblecollege.edu.
Program Travel Fees
Global Theology
As part of the M.A. Global Theology program, students travel to Asia, Africa, Europe, and the Middle East for Learning Experiences. The cost of the Learning Experiences will be collected prior to the trip. We work diligently to keep the prices as low as possible.
Effective Fall 2019, the estimated cost including travel, double occupancy accommodation, and meals, is anticipated at approximately $2,650 per Learning Experience. This is in addition to tuition and fees.
Rural Ministries
As part of the M.A. Rural Ministries program, students travel to four rural Saturation Experiences. The cost of the Saturation Experiences will be collected prior to the trip. We work diligently to keep prices as low as possible.
The estimated cost including travel, double occupancy accommodation, and meals is anticipated at approximately $500 per Saturation Experience. This is in addition to tuition and fees.