Master's Degree Programs
This is to determine each student's financial need, Pittsburgh Theological Seminary uses the following tuition charges, fees, and expenses based on the average cost of living in Western Pennsylvania for the Fall and Spring semesters. Actual living expenses for each student will vary based on his/her standard of living, spending habits, and values.
2020-2021 Full-Time Master's Degree Programs, Nine-Month
| Expense | On-campus | Commuter |
| Tuition (27 credits)* | $12,690 | $12,690 |
| Books | $1,000 | $1,000 |
| Comprehensive Student Fee | $300 | $300 |
| Rent | $5,924 | $900 |
| Food | $2,582 | $900 |
| Transportation | $2,381 | $3,572 |
| Miscellaneous** | $8,168 | $8,168 |
| Average Federal Loan Fee at PTS | $132 | $132 |
| Total | $33,177 | $27,662 |
* 2020-2021 Master's Degree Tuition is $470 per credit.
** Personal care, clothing, cable, telephone, etc.
PTS has the authority to use professional judgment to adjust the Cost of Attendance on a case-by-case basis to allow for special circumstances. The student should submit written explanation and documentation to be considered.
Federal guidelines consider consumer debt a lifestyle choice and does not include it in the eligibility calculations.
2019-2020 Full-Time Master's Degree Programs, Nine-Month
| Expense | On-campus | Commuter |
| Tuition (27 credits)* | $12,312 | $12,312 |
| Books | $1,000 | $1,000 |
| Comprehensive Student Fee | $300 | $300 |
| Rent | $5,768 | $900 |
| Food | $2,514 | $1,000 |
| Transportation | $2,318 | $3,477 |
| Miscellaneous** | $7,953 | $7,953 |
| Average Federal Loan Fee at PTS | $110 | $110 |
| Total | $32,275 | $27,052 |
* 2019-2020 Master's Degree Tuition is $456 per credit.
** Personal care, clothing, cable, telephone, etc.
PTS has the authority to use professional judgment to adjust the Cost of Attendance on a case-by-case basis to allow for special circumstances. The student should submit written explanation and documentation to be considered.
Federal guidelines consider consumer debt a lifestyle choice and does not include it in the eligibility calculations.
Doctor of Ministry Program
The following tuition charges, institutional fees, and amounts are based on the average cost of participating onsite in the Doctor of Ministry program. Actual expenses will vary and will be used to determine a student’s eligibility for institutional need-based tuition grants.
2020- 2021 Full-Time Doctoral Program for PTS Grants
| Expense | |
| Tuition, based on four courses* | $4,296 |
| Books | $500 |
| Comprehensive Student Fee | $300 |
| Meals | $500 |
| Housing | $1,200 |
| Travel** | $850 |
| Total | $7,646 |
*2020-2021 Tuition is $358/credit; for the seventh year in a row.
** Travel costs will vary due to traveling distance.
Part-Time Enrollment and Others
For tuition and fee information, please visit Tuition and Fees.
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