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Career OutcomesAzimuth ranks Trinity Christian College #1015 for overall value on Azimuth's composite among nonprofit four-year institutions. Graduates earn median 4-year earnings of $57,170, placing Trinity Christian College in the 31.9 percentile for median earnings four years after enrollment among nonprofit four-year institutions. Trinity Christian College sits in the 62.8 percentile for earnings beyond expectations among nonprofit four-year institutions. --- Azimuth ranks Trinity Christian College #1015 for overall value on Azimuth's composite among nonprofit four-year institutions, reflecting balance across access, mobility, and return pillars. Graduates earn median 4-year earnings of $57,170, supported by earnings outcomes that earn about $1,011 more than similar students at comparable institutions.
Azimuth ranks Trinity Christian College #1015 for overall value on Azimuth's composite among nonprofit four-year institutions — in the 31.6 percentile for overall value on Azimuth's composite among nonprofit four-year institutions. A private university located in Palos Heights, IL, Trinity Christian College enrolls roughly 820 undergraduates. The institution maintains a 81.5% freshman retention rate and a 57.5% six-year graduation rate, reflecting solid student persistence through degree completion. Trinity Christian College draws a student body with meaningful economic diversity: 34.6% of undergraduates receive Pell Grants and 32.9% are first-generation college students. The institution's academic portfolio centers on Education, a field that shapes both the student experience and post-graduation outcomes. Graduates earn median 4-year earnings of $57,170, placing Trinity Christian College in the 31.9 percentile for median earnings four years after enrollment among nonprofit four-year institutions. Azimuth ranks Trinity Christian College #747 for return on investment among nonprofit four-year institutions — in the 49.6 percentile for return on investment among nonprofit four-year institutions. The composite reflects a balance across the four pillars of value. Trinity Christian College sits in the 20.2 percentile for access, the 55.2 percentile for affordability, and the 19.6 percentile for mobility among nonprofit four-year institutions. For students seeking a private institution with a clear educational mission and outcomes grounded in teacher preparation and related fields, Trinity Christian College offers a focused academic environment paired with measurable long-term earnings and completion rates that support degree-to-career transitions.
Trinity Christian College's published cost of attendance is $35,012. Net price by income band shows meaningful variation: low-income families pay approximately $12,891, middle-income families pay around $15,592, and higher-income families pay approximately $23,986. Azimuth ranks Trinity Christian College #639 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 Christian College's aid structure is need-based, with families applying through the FAFSA and CSS Profile. The college participates in federal (Pell Grants, Direct Loans), state, and institutional aid programs. Institutional aid plays a meaningful role in reshaping the sticker price for qualifying students, particularly in the low-income band where the gap between cost of attendance and net price is most pronounced. Median federal student loan debt at graduation is $25,009, and families using Parent PLUS borrow a median of $18,426; private or institutional loans may add further borrowing that falls outside these federal-only figures — see the Parent PLUS risk framework for how household context shapes PLUS decisions. For a graduate at the institution's median four-year earnings of $57,170, median federal debt of $25,009 projects to a monthly payment of about $283 under standard ten-year repayment. For personalized projections across earnings scenarios — including Parent PLUS planning — use Azimuth's Financial GPS tool.
Trinity Christian College is a strong fit for students seeking a faith-based education in IL with a focus on Education and related fields. The college serves a predominantly local student body, with outcomes that reflect IL's regional labor market. Graduates earn median 4-year earnings of $57,170, placing Trinity Christian College in the 31.9 percentile for median earnings four years after enrollment among nonprofit four-year institutions. These figures represent returns relative to IL's no-degree-equivalent earnings baseline of $32,990. The institution enrolls a significant share of first-generation students — 32.9% of undergraduates — and maintains a 50.5% graduation rate for Pell-eligible students. Azimuth ranks its admission rate of 84.9% in the 89th percentile among nonprofit four-year institutions. Fit depends on two realistic filters: the education-focused program mix (34% of degrees) and the private-college pricing structure (net price of $23,986 for higher-income families). Students whose vocational goals align with these areas will find a supportive faith-based environment.
This school profile was generated using Azimuth's proprietary ROI framework, developed by founder Daniel Rogers. Our methodology transforms federal education data into actionable insights for families.
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Based on federal data for students receiving aid. Actual costs may vary.
Trinity Christian College's published cost of attendance is $35,012. Net price by income band shows meaningful variation: low-income families pay approximately $12,891, middle-income families pay around $15,592, and higher-income families pay approximately $23,986.
Azimuth ranks Trinity Christian College #639 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 Christian College's aid structure is need-based, with families applying through the FAFSA and CSS Profile. The college participates in federal (Pell Grants, Direct Loans), state, and institutional aid programs.
Institutional aid plays a meaningful role in reshaping the sticker price for qualifying students, particularly in the low-income band where the gap between cost of attendance and net price is most pronounced. Median federal student loan debt at graduation is $25,009, and families using Parent PLUS borrow a median of $18,426; private or institutional loans may add further borrowing that falls outside these federal-only figures — see the [Parent PLUS risk framework](/analysis/ou-what-happens-when-parents-borrow-too/) for how household context shapes PLUS decisions.
For a graduate at the institution's median four-year earnings of $57,170, median federal debt of $25,009 projects to a monthly payment of about $283 under standard ten-year repayment. For personalized projections across earnings scenarios — including Parent PLUS planning — use [Azimuth's Financial GPS tool](/analysis/financial-gps-framework/).
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing
32 graduates
Criminal Justice and Corrections
5 graduates
Accounting and Related Services
6 graduates
Marketing
6 graduates
Special Education and Teaching
23 graduates
Trinity Christian College's program mix is anchored in education and teacher preparation — a signature aligned with the institution's mission as a faith-based liberal arts college. Across its total programs, several meet Azimuth's ranking threshold among nonprofit four-year institutions.
The highest-earning programs at Trinity Christian College reflect a mix of professional and applied fields. These outcomes span both education-adjacent fields and broader professional pathways, reflecting the institution's commitment to preparing students for stable, service-oriented careers.
Trinity Christian College's program portfolio emphasizes fields where graduates enter the workforce directly and build long-term career stability. Education and teacher-preparation pathways — the dominant program family — serve students committed to K–12 instruction, school administration, and educational leadership.
The concentration in education aligns with regional demand for educators and reflects the college's institutional strength in preparing teachers for Illinois schools. The supply and demand for college graduates provides context for how education and related professional fields align with labor-market demand and career longevity.
Graduates of Trinity Christian College earn median 4-year earnings of $57,170, placing Trinity Christian College in the 31.9 percentile for median earnings four years after enrollment among nonprofit four-year institutions. Graduates earn about $1,011 more than similar students at comparable institutions, placing Trinity Christian College in the 62.8 percentile for [earnings beyond expectations](/analysis/a-value-added-approach-to-college-outcomes/) among nonprofit four-year institutions.
Azimuth ranks Trinity Christian College #747 for return on investment among nonprofit four-year institutions. The earnings pattern reflects Trinity Christian College's concentration in education and related fields.
Nursing is the largest program with 32 graduates earning median 4-year earnings of $79,811, performing at 0.9x the national benchmark for the field. The Teacher Education program graduates 29 students with median 4-year earnings of $49,476, while Special Education and Teaching and Psychology, General round out the major enrollment clusters.
These outcomes correspond to Trinity Christian College's mission-driven focus on preparing educators and social-service professionals for careers that serve communities across Illinois and beyond.
