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Career OutcomesAzimuth ranks Trinity Bible College and Graduate School #838 for overall value on Azimuth's composite among nonprofit four-year institutions. Graduates earn about $13,844 less than similar students at comparable institutions, placing the institution in the 12.5 percentile for earnings beyond expectations among nonprofit four-year institutions. Azimuth ranks Trinity Bible College and Graduate School #1141 for mobility among nonprofit four-year institutions.
Trinity Bible College and Graduate School's published cost of attendance is $31,544. Net price by income band shows how financial aid reshapes that figure: low-income families pay approximately $19,123, middle-income families pay around $16,755, and higher-income families pay approximately $23,003. Azimuth ranks Trinity Bible College and Graduate School #628 for post-graduation affordability among nonprofit four-year institutions. Net prices by income band are medians within those bands; individual aid packages vary, so some families in each band pay more and some less than the figures shown. Trinity Bible College and Graduate School's aid structure is need-based, with families applying through the FAFSA and institutional aid processes. The college participates in federal (Pell Grants, Direct Loans) and institutional aid programs to help bridge the gap between sticker price and what families actually pay. Median federal student loan debt at graduation is $22,531. For the typical graduate at the institution's median four-year earnings of $42,326, median federal debt of $22,531 projects to a monthly payment of about $255 under standard ten-year repayment. For personalized projections across earnings scenarios and detailed affordability analysis, use Azimuth's Financial GPS tool.
Trinity Bible College and Graduate School is a strong fit for students drawn to theology and ministry who want a private nonprofit college experience in Ellendale, ND. The institution's program mix is concentrated in theology, with 16% of degrees awarded in this field. Graduates earn median earnings four years after enrollment of $42,326, placing Trinity Bible College and Graduate School in the 2.0 percentile for median earnings four years after enrollment among nonprofit four-year institutions. Graduates earn about $13,844 less than similar students at comparable institutions, placing the institution in the 12.5 percentile for earnings beyond expectations among nonprofit four-year institutions. Those figures track ND's regional labor market and represent meaningful returns relative to the state's no-degree-equivalent earnings baseline of $35,041. The aid structure is need-based. For admitted Pell-eligible and first-generation students — 61.8% of undergraduates receive Pell Grants and 31.9% are first-generation — that structure can meaningfully close the gap between the published cost and what families actually pay. Fit depends on two realistic filters: the 25.8% admit rate makes the application process selective, and the program mix favors theology and ministry over applied-professional fields. Students whose interests align with those areas and who can navigate the application process will find the earnings trajectory and aid package among the strongest in the region.
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Azimuth ranks Trinity Bible College and Graduate School #838 for overall value on Azimuth's composite among nonprofit four-year institutions. Trinity Bible College and Graduate School is a private nonprofit institution located in Ellendale, ND, serving 141 undergraduates. The institution enrolls 61.8% Pell-eligible students and 31.9% first-generation college students, with a freshman retention rate of 62.9% and a six-year graduation rate of 46.0%. Trinity Bible College and Graduate School emphasizes theological and religious studies as its dominant academic focus. Where the institution performs strongest is return on investment. Azimuth ranks Trinity Bible College and Graduate School #1198 for return on investment among nonprofit four-year institutions. Graduates earn about $13,844 less than similar students at comparable institutions, placing Trinity Bible College and Graduate School in the 12.5 percentile for earnings beyond expectations among nonprofit four-year institutions. Access and affordability sit lower in the composite. Trinity Bible College and Graduate School sits in the 84.9 percentile for access and the 56.0 percentile for affordability among nonprofit four-year institutions. Mobility outcomes rank at the 22.9 percentile. For students drawn to faith-centered education and theological preparation, Trinity Bible College and Graduate School offers a specialized pathway with demonstrated long-term financial returns relative to comparable institutions in the same sector.
Based on federal data for students receiving aid. Actual costs may vary.
Trinity Bible College and Graduate School's published cost of attendance is $31,544. Net price by income band shows how financial aid reshapes that figure: low-income families pay approximately $19,123, middle-income families pay around $16,755, and higher-income families pay approximately $23,003.
Azimuth ranks Trinity Bible College and Graduate School #628 for post-graduation affordability among nonprofit four-year institutions. Net prices by income band are medians within those bands; individual aid packages vary, so some families in each band pay more and some less than the figures shown.
Trinity Bible College and Graduate School's aid structure is need-based, with families applying through the FAFSA and institutional aid processes. The college participates in federal (Pell Grants, Direct Loans) and institutional aid programs to help bridge the gap between sticker price and what families actually pay.
Median federal student loan debt at graduation is $22,531. For the typical graduate at the institution's median four-year earnings of $42,326, median federal debt of $22,531 projects to a monthly payment of about $255 under standard ten-year repayment.
For personalized projections across earnings scenarios and detailed affordability analysis, use [Azimuth's Financial GPS tool](/analysis/financial-gps-framework/).
Graduates of Trinity Bible College and Graduate School earn median 4-year earnings of $42,326, placing Trinity Bible College and Graduate School in the 2.0 percentile for median earnings four years after enrollment among nonprofit four-year institutions. Graduates earn about $13,844 less than similar students at comparable institutions, placing Trinity Bible College and Graduate School in the 12.5 percentile for [earnings beyond expectations](/analysis/a-value-added-approach-to-college-outcomes/) among nonprofit four-year institutions.
Azimuth ranks Trinity Bible College and Graduate School #1198 for return on investment among nonprofit four-year institutions. The institution's program portfolio centers on Theology, with Bible/Biblical Studies as the largest program, graduating 40 students and delivering median 4-year earnings of $48,009.
Teacher Education and Theological and Ministerial Studies round out the core academic offerings, with Missions/Missionary Studies and Missiology also contributing to the graduate pipeline. These programs align with the institution's mission-driven focus and prepare students for careers in ministry, education, and faith-based service sectors where earnings reflect both the vocational nature of the work and regional labor-market conditions in North Dakota.
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Bible/Biblical Studies
40 graduates
Theological and Ministerial Studies
10 graduates
Trinity Bible College and Graduate School's program portfolio is anchored in theological and religious studies fields, reflecting the institution's faith-based mission and identity. Bible/Biblical Studies is the largest program with 40 graduates, followed by Teacher Education, Theological and Ministerial Studies, and Missions/Missionary Studies and Missiology.
Across 4 total programs, 0 meet Azimuth's ranking threshold, with Theology representing the dominant concentration. Bible/Biblical Studies leads the institution's earnings profile, with 40 graduates earning median 4-year earnings of $48,009.
The program mix reflects Education at 16% and Business at 5%, a concentration typical of faith-based institutions with specialized academic missions. For students pursuing theological education, ministry preparation, and faith-centered leadership pathways, these programs align directly with career trajectories in religious organizations, pastoral roles, and faith-based nonprofit leadership.
The institution serves a distinct student population focused on religious vocation and faith-based professional development. Graduates typically enter direct-to-workforce pathways in ministry, religious education, and faith-based organizational leadership rather than pursuing graduate study immediately after undergraduate completion.
The [supply and demand for college graduates](/analysis/supply-demand-map-college-degrees/) framework provides broader context for how specialized faith-based programs align with national labor-market patterns.
