Tuition, Fees, and Cost of Attendance for Graduate Students

• Tuition by program
• Graduate fees
• Online graduate fees
• Cost of attendance

Tuition by Program

Graduate tuition and fees vary by program, as indicated below. The 2026-27 costs are shown per credit hour unless otherwise noted.

• Shaheen College of Arts & Sciences
• College of Health Sciences
• School of Business
• College of Education & Behavioral Sciences

* Represents flat fee 

Shaheen College of Arts & Sciences

• MS in Anatomical Sciences - $595
• MS in Anthropology - $595
• MA in Applied Sociology - $495
• MA in English - $495
• MA in History - $550
• MS in Human Biology - $595
• MA in International Relations - $550
• MA in Public Relations - $564
• Applied Social Research Graduate Certificate - $496
• Graduate Certificate in Nonprofit Leadership - $496
• Graduate Certificate in Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging (DEIB) - $496
• Graduate Certificate in Professional Writing and Editing - $488
• Graduate Certificate in Teaching English Language Learners (TELL) - $488
• Graduate Certificate in Public Relations - $564
• Graduate Certificate in Applied Spanish Language and Culture - $488
• Biomedical Sciences Post-Baccalaureate Certificate - $586
• Post-Baccalaureate Certificate in International Relations - $536
• Dual Credit American History Instruction Certificate - $488
• Dual Credit English Instruction Certificate - $488
• Dual Credit Mathematics Instruction Certificate - $488

College of Health Sciences

• Doctor of Health Science (DHSc) (online) - $622
  • Doctoral Dissertation for DHSc (online) - $917
• Doctor of Physical Therapy (entry level) - $43,310*
  • Fall and winter semesters each/combined - $17,057/$34,114*
  • Summer semester - $9,196*
• Occupational Therapy Doctorate (OTD) - $42,020*
  • Fall and winter semesters each/combined - $16,548.50/$33,097*
  • Summer semester - $8,923*
• Master of Occupational Therapy (MOT) Choice Pathway - $42,020*
  • Fall and winter semesters each/combined - $16,548.50/$33,097*
  • Each summer semester - $8,923*
• Master of Occupational Therapy (MOT) 2-Day/Week Pathway - $1,043/credit hour
• Master of Public Health (online) - $670
• MS in Aging Studies (online) - $614
• MS in Athletic Training - $754
• MS in Exercise Science - $506
• MS in Healthcare Administration (online) - $614
• MS in Sport Management - $586
• Graduate Certificate in Aging Studies (online) - $614
• Graduate Certificate in Healthcare Administration & Leadership - $614
• Graduate Certificate in Health Professions Education (online) - $614
• Dietetic Internship Program - $862
• BSN-DNP Adult/Gerontological Primary Care Nurse Practitioner - $828
• BSN-DNP Family Nurse Practitioner - $828
• BSN-DNP Neonatal Nurse Practitioner - $828
• MSN in Adult/Gerontological Primary Care Nurse Practitioner - $828
• MSN in Adult/Gerontological Acute Care Nurse Practitioner - $828
• MSN in Family Nurse Practitioner - $828
• MSN in Neonatal Nurse Practitioner - $828
• MSN in Nursing Education - $544
• MSN in Health Systems Leadership - $544
• MSN in Nurse Educator Graduate Certificate - $544
• MSN in Nurse Leader Graduate Certificate - $544
• Post-Master's DNP - $828
• Executive DNP - $828
• DNP Clinical Expert Track - $828

School of Business

• Flexible MBA - $859
• MBA Certificates - $859
• MS in Data Analytics - $859
• MS in Management - $859

College of Education and Behavioral Sciences

• Behavioral Health Trauma Certificate - $664
• Doctor of Psychology (licensable) - $1,108
• Education Specialist & MA in School Psychology - $690
• MA in Mental Health Counseling (licensable) - $690
• MA in Mental Health Counseling: Art Therapy Track - $690
• MS in Psychology (non-licensable) - $690
• Master of Social Work (one-year advanced standing) - $598
• Master of Social Work (two-year program) - $598
• Director of Exceptional Learners Program - $428
• MA as a Literacy Specialist and Coach - $428
• MA in Curriculum & Instruction (online) - $488
• MA in Curriculum & Instruction – STEM Concentration (online) - $488
• MA in School Leadership & Management - $428
• MA in Special Education Leadership & Practice (online) - $428
• Mild Intervention Graduate Concentration - $428
• STEM Certificate - $488
• Technology Certificate - $428
• Transition to Teaching/Master's (T2M) - $448
• Transition to Teaching (T2T) in Mild Interventions - $428

Graduate Fees

The following fee schedule applies to graduate students enrolled in degree programs offering on-campus coursework with some online content. (Full-time = 9 or more hours / semester; Nursing = 8 or more hours / semester.  Part-time = 8.5 or less hours / semester; Nursing = 7.5 or less hours / semester) 

• Full-time: $1,560/year ($780/semester)
• Part-time: $944/year ($472/semester)
• Summer: $88

Online Graduate Fees

The following fee schedule applies to graduate students enrolled in degree programs offering coursework primarily online.  (Full-time = 9 or more hours / semester; Nursing = 8 or more hours / semester.  Part-time = 8.5 or less hours/ semester; Nursing = 7.5 or less hours / semester.)

• Full-time: $176/semester ($352/year)
• Part-time: $104/semester ($208/year)
• Summer: $88

Cost of Attendance

Your cost of attendance (COA) is an estimate of all of the costs associated with being a graduate student. Your COA is based on your housing status and the number of credits that you take. The standard COA includes six main categories:

1. Tuition and fees
2. Books and supplies
3. Living expenses (including housing and food)
4. Transportation
5. Miscellaneous or personal expenses
6. Federal loan fees (for student loan borrowers)

Listed below are estimated costs for a full-time graduate student for the academic year. Remember, these costs are only an estimate. Your actual costs may vary.