Is Southern California Seminary worth it?
Southern California Seminary is a private nonprofit, four-year institution in El Cajon, California (large suburb). It awarded 53 degrees in 2024, most often in bible studies, pastoral studies and missions studies.
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Median earnings 10 years after
$39,607
Completion rate
50%
Completions (2024)
53
Students (undergrad)
32
Median earnings after completing, by program
| Program | Credential | Median earnings, 1yr | Median earnings, 4yr | Graduates counted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bible/Biblical Studies | Undergraduate certificate | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Bible/Biblical Studies | Associate | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Bible/Biblical Studies | Bachelor's | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Bible/Biblical Studies | Master's | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Bible/Biblical Studies | Doctoral | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Bible/Biblical Studies | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Missions/Missionary Studies and Missiology | Master's | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Theological and Ministerial Studies | Master's | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Theological and Ministerial Studies | First professional | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Pastoral Counseling and Specialized Ministries | Master's | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Psychology, General | First professional | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology | Master's | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology | Doctoral | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology | First professional | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions | Master's | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Source: College Scorecard, June 2026 release, and IPEDS. Earnings cover federally aided students only, so they do not cover every graduate.
Awards conferred, by program
| Program | Award level | Awards |
|---|---|---|
| Pastoral Studies/Counseling | Master's | 9 |
| Missions/Missionary Studies | Master's | 8 |
| Bible/Biblical Studies | Bachelor's | 7 |
| Bible/Biblical Studies | Master's | 7 |
| Marriage and Family Therapy/Counseling | Master's | 7 |
| Counseling Psychology | Master's | 4 |
| Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology, Other | Doctoral professional practice | 4 |
| Divinity/Ministry | Master's | 3 |
| Theology/Theological Studies | Master's | 1 |
| Divinity/Ministry | Doctoral professional practice | 1 |
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Sources: federal figures for Southern California Seminary. Federal figures from College Scorecard and IPEDS. Occupation pay from Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS for California. Counts under 10 are not published.
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