THE QUESTION OF ACCREDITATION AND CREDIBILITY
What Every Prospective Student Should Consider
INVESTING WISELY IN YOUR FUTURE
Choosing your education in line with your life goals is applying wisdom to your dreams. This is especially true in Biblical education. Every student looking to invest in preparing for the Lord’s work needs to consider the college they choose carefully. The traditional thought is that it only applies to regionally accredited colleges or universities. However, does that make your education better? Let’s look at the pros and cons of receiving your degree from an accredited college.
PROS
- Teaching Opportunities - If the goal of your life is teaching at an accredited college or university, then your degree must be from an accredited college.
- Federal Grants – Non-accredited colleges and universities do not receive federal funds for offering grants.
- Counseling – To be a secular counselor, you will need a degree from an accredited college. However, there are many opportunities in the field of Biblical Counseling with different requirements.
- Chaplain – Most chaplain programs require a degree from an accredited college.
CONS
- Tuition - The average cost of college* in the United States is $38,270 per student per year, including books, supplies, and daily living expenses. That means a four-year degree will leave you with a debt of just over $145,000. https://educationdata.org/average-cost-of-college
- Studying in class or cohorts – An on-campus program demands your attendance each week. Some online programs have cohorts that start and study together. However, it is difficult to work and be in a cohort that requires online attendance with the class. This is especially difficult for families.
- Debt upon Graduation – As mentioned above, the cost of a degree can leave a family struggling financially for years to come. Do the opportunities obtained by their degree make that burden worthwhile?
What would a degree from Master’s International University accomplish, since it chooses not to be regionally accredited?
PROS
- Certificates – Through our Theological Institute, we offer great opportunities for individual growth and for developing church workers and leaders. These can later be used for credit if you choose to do a full degree with us.
- The Step Program – The next four degrees can lead to the 122-credit Bachelor’s degree.
o Diploma of Divinity – A 32-credit degree focused on Bible knowledge.
o Associate of Divinity – A 62-credit degree continuing the journey of Biblical knowledge and ministry.
o Graduate of Theology – A 92-credit degree that is the final step toward a Bachelor's Degree.
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Bachelor’s Degree – A wide range of opportunities from divinity through counseling and apologetics.
- Master’s Degree – We offer Master of Arts and Master of Divinity degrees.
- Doctoral Degree – Doctor of Biblical Studies, Doctor of Ministry, Doctor of Theology, and Doctor of Philosophy.
- Individual Learning – Courses are self-paced. They are based on reading texts and bringing the information into papers to develop your knowledge and skills.
- Cost – Because we do not have the excessive costs of accreditation, we can offer affordable tuition. You have up to five years to complete your degree. We allow for 60 monthly payments with no interest!
o Diplomas Through Bachelor's Degrees - $139 per credit.
o Master’s Degrees - $159 per credit.
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Doctoral Degrees - $179 per credit.
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Doctor of Philosophy Degrees - $199 per credit.
- Textbooks – You will find that many of our classes have the same textbooks that are being used in any accredited university course on the same subject. We strive for excellence in our materials.
CONS
- There are no drawbacks unless the job you want for your future requires a degree from an accredited college. It will not be a better degree, but it might be essential.
Facts: MIUD has over 3,000 graduates around the world. We have been an established Christian University since 1996. See what our graduates say about Master’s. Then look at our relationships.
