Bachelor's + Master's at Cairn University
Earn Two Degrees in Five Years
One Extra Year. No Wasted Time.
What if we told you that you could earn a bachelor’s and a master’s degree by extending your time at Cairn by one extra year?*
A typical bachelor’s degree takes four years to complete, and the average master’s degree takes another two, but at Cairn you can earn both in five years.
Pick the undergraduate major you want to study, then choose the graduate program that will take you farther. You earn two degrees in a way that saves you time and money.
Why Choose a Bachelor's + Master's Program?
Save Time
The simple math: 5 years of school is less than 6 years.
Save Money
Just like time, 5 years of college costs a lot less than 6 (or more).
Retain Your UG Financial Aid
Your undergraduate scholarships, grants, and loans continue into your fifth year.
Keep the Momentum
An extra year of classes now is easier than coming back years later.
Maximize Your Career Potential
A master’s degree gives you competitive advantage in the job market.
Extend Your Cairn Experience
An extra year to enjoy everything you love at Cairn U.
How It Works
You pick the degrees you want to earn. (We can help you decide.) Cairn makes the roadmap to ensure that you meet all the requirements for each degree. Beginning your sophomore year, you take a mix of undergraduate and graduate courses each semester until you graduate. You will graduate with two degrees in hand—setting you apart as you enter the job market.
You also continue to qualify for all of your undergraduate financial aid, so there’s no need for a separate grad school financing plan. And you will graduate sooner than you would if you took both degrees separately.
Popular Program Combinations
You can study music and earn an MBA to pursue a career in music production. Or you can begin your teaching career with master’s-level pedagogical education.
Here are some programs that are popular with our current students:
Business Administration + MBA
Psychology + MS in Counseling
Christian Studies + Master of Divinity
Studio Art + MS in Education
Music (BA) + MBA
What others are saying
Hear directly from our alumni
English (BA) + MS in Education
"I've had so many opportunities to experience teaching and working in real classrooms. The course rigor encourages professionalism and communication, which will help me as I move from being part of a class to leading one.”
Christian Studies + Master of Divinity
"Cairn’s 5-year seminary program allowed me to quickly and affordably complete my studies while still being flexible enough for me to intern at a church throughout my program.”
One Extra Year. No Wasted Time.
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*Ability to complete both degrees in five years depends on the credit requirement of both degrees and the student’s ability to successfully pass all required courses.