Graduate Cost of Attendance
Pennsylvania Residents
Cost of Attendance includes Tuition, Mandatory Fees, and Other Estimated Expenses. Tuition and Mandatory Fees are the board-approved rates. Tuition and mandatory fees also apply to the summer term.
Costs charged to the student account include tuition and mandatory fees, on-campus housing, university meal plans, some course materials, and certain program-related fees. Examples of costs that are not charged to the student account are off-campus housing and food, misc. personal expenses, and transportation costs.
Tuition Rates
Program
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Full-time, Two terms
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Full-time per Term
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Part-time per Credit
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Dietrich School of Arts and Sciences
Except as follows: |
$26,876 |
$13,438 |
$1,079 |
| MS in Quantitative Economics (MQE) Program |
$47,036 |
$23,988 |
$1,597 |
School of Social Work
Except as follows: |
$26,876 |
$13,438 |
$1,079 |
| Master of Social Work/MBA Program |
$30,398 |
$15,199 |
$1,193 |
School of Dental Medicine
Except as follows: |
$57,536 |
$28,768 |
$1,256 |
| Graduate (MS, PhD in Oral and Craniofacial Sciences) |
$21,000 |
$10,500 |
$1,250 |
| Doctorate - Professional Practice |
$60,078 |
$30,039 |
$2,477 |
School of Public Health
Except as follows: |
$31,510 |
$15,755 |
$1,280 |
| MHA/MBA Program |
$32,660 |
$16,330 |
$1,699 |
| Swanson School of Engineering |
$30,028 |
$15,014 |
$1,421 |
School of Computing and
Information
Except as follows: |
$28,260 |
$14,130 |
$1,148 |
Graduate MLIS
The Full-time per Year rate is for three terms. For summer term, the Part-time per Credit rate applies, so it may differ slightly from the Full-Time per Term tuition |
$42,390 |
$14,130 |
$1,148 |
| School of Nursing |
$31,510 |
$15,755 |
$1,280 |
School of Health and Rehabilitation
Sciences |
$31,510 |
$15,755 |
$1,280 |
|
Master of Science in Sports Science
This is a full-time, 1-year, 2-term program, plus three credits during the summer term. The total cost of the program is $25,014
|
$23,194 |
$11,597 |
$773 |
| Graduate programs in Athletic Training (MS); Communication Science Disorders (MA, MS); Health Informatics on-campus (MS); Nutrition and Dietetics (MS); Physician Assistant studies on-campus (MS); Prosthetics and Orthotics (MS); Doctorate - Professional Practice programs in Audiology (AuD); Occupational Therapy (OTD) |
$31,510 |
$15,755 |
$1,280 |
|
Doctor of Chiropractic (DC)
The DC program is a full-time, 2.7-year, 8 term-program. Tuition is billed at rate each term for the duration of the program. For PA students entering in Fall 2025, tuition is a flat rate of $15,398 per term ($46,194 for a 3-term year, or $123,184 for all 8 terms.)
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Doctor of Physical Therapy Program (Hybrid)
The DPT hybrid program is a full-time, 2.3-year, 7 term-program. Tuition is billed at a flat rate each term for the duration of the program. For students entering in Fall 2025, tuition is a flat rate of $15,095 per term ($45,285 for a 3-term year, or $105,665 for all 7 terms). |
Doctor of Physical Therapy Program (On-campus)
The DPT on-campus program is a full-time, 2.3-year, 7 term-program. Tuition is billed at a flat rate each term for the duration of the program. For PA students entering in Fall 2025, tuition is a flat rate of $15,095 per term ($45,285 for a 3-term year, or $105,665 for all 7 terms). |
Master of Science in Clinical Mental Health Counseling
This is a full-time, 5-term program. Tuition is billed at a flat rate each term for the duration of the program. For PA students entering in Fall 2025, tuition is a flat rate of $13,374 per term ($40,122 for a 3-term year, or $66,870 for all 5 terms). |
Master of Science in Physician Assistant Studies (Hybrid)
This is a full-time, 6-term program. Tuition is billed at a flat rate each term for the duration of the program. The 3-term cost for students first entering in Spring 2026 is $53,832. |
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Musculoskeletal Physical Therapy and Neuromuscular Physical Therapy MS
Programs These are full-time, 1 year, 3 term-programs. Tuition is billed at the flat rate for the duration of the program. The 3-term cost for students first entering in Fall 2025 is $43,044.
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| School of Education |
$26,876 |
$13,438 |
$1,079 |
|
Doctor of Education (EdD) Program
The EdD is a 52-credit, part-time, hybrid program. It takes 3 years to complete over 9 academic terms. Tuition is billed at the same rate for in-state and out-of-state students. Based on current tuition rates, the total tuition cost of the EdD program is $56,108 (subject to annual tuition increases.) Additionally, students are responsible for the mandatory fees and expenses descripbed on this website.
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$1,079 |
| Infant Mental Health Certificate (Hybrid) |
$13,175 |
$1,058 |
| MEd in Higher Education |
$26,350 |
$13,175 |
$1,058 |
|
Visual Impairment and Blindness Programs
Tuition is billed at the same rate for in-state and out-of-state students. Full-and-part-time programs are offered in the areas of Teacher of Visually Impaired (TVI) Students and in Orientation and Mobility (O&M). Students may earn a Master of Education degree, graduate certificate, or both credentials jointly.
|
$26,350 |
$13,175 |
$1,058 |
Graduate School of Public and
International Affairs
Except as follows: |
$26,876 |
$13,438 |
$1,079 |
| Nursing/SPIA Program |
$31,510 |
$15,755 |
$1,280 |
Joseph M. Katz Graduate School of Business
Except as follows: |
$34,858 |
$17,429 |
$1,699 |
| NOTE: Current tuition rates for Part-Time MBA students admitted prior to Fall 2021 and all MS students admitted prior to Fall 2024 are available. |
All Master of Science Full-Time
Programs |
$33,738 |
$16,869 |
$1,666 |
All Master of Science Part-Time
Programs |
$33,738 |
$16,869 |
$1,666 |
Executive Doctor of Business
Administration |
$54,000 |
$27,000 |
$3,000 |
Executive MBA
The Executive MBA and Executive MBA in Healthcare programs are five-term programs. The total, five-term cost for both programs is $95,000. |
| Juris Doctor/MBA Program |
$49,132 |
$24,566 |
$1,699 |
| Master of Social Work/MBA Program |
$30,398 |
$15,199 |
$1,170 |
|
MBA Accelerated Program
The rate for the MBA Accelerated Program under “Full-Time Per Academic Year” is for three terms.
|
$51,264 |
$17,088 |
$1,193 |
|
MBA Part-Time Program
|
$34,858 |
$17,429 |
$1,699 |
|
MBA Signature Program; All Dual-Degree MBA/MS Programs
|
$33,156 |
$16,578 |
$1,699 |
|
MHA/MBA Program
|
$32,660 |
$16,330 |
$1,699 |
|
MSE/MBA Program
|
$34,496 |
$17,248 |
$1,699 |
|
PhD
|
$35,730 |
$17,865 |
$1,536 |
| School of Law |
| Doctorate - Professional Practice (JD) |
$39,936 |
$19,968 |
$1,502 |
| Graduate (LLM) |
$45,452 |
$22,726 |
$1,855 |
| Graduate (MSL) |
$39,936 |
$19,968 |
$1,502 |
School of Pharmacy
Graduate (except as follows): |
$31,510 |
$15,755 |
$1,280 |
Doctorate - Professional Practice
(PharmD) |
$37,428 |
$18,714 |
$1,441 |
MSPBA
The MSPBA program is a three-term program that costs $38,776 for all three terms. |
School of Medicine
Graduate (PhD, MS, Certificate) Additional fees apply |
$31,652 |
$15,826 |
$1,283 |
| Doctorate - Professional Practice |
$65,892 |
$32,300 |
Mandatory Fees
Fee Type
|
Full-time, Two terms
|
Full-time per Term
|
Part-time per Term
|
| Student Activity Fee |
$60 |
$30 |
$15 |
| Wellness Fee |
$810 |
$405 |
$202 |
| Computing and Network Services Fee |
$450 |
$225 |
$112 |
| Transportation Fee |
$310 |
$155 |
$155 |
| TOTAL |
$1,630 |
$815 |
$484
|
*In summer term, the Student Activity Fee is $12 for full-time and $6 for part-time enrollment. Tuition and Mandatory fees exhibited on the Tuition Rates and Fees website are subject to change without prior notice. Additional fees apply for School of Medicine students.
Other Estimated Expenses
Fee Type
|
Full time, Two
Terms
|
Full-time per
Term
|
Part-time per
Term
|
| Housing |
$9,810 |
$4,905 |
$4,905 |
| Food |
$5,918 |
$2,959 |
$2,959 |
| Books & Supplies |
$616 |
$308 |
$308 |
| Transportation |
$966 |
$483 |
$483 |
| Loan Fees |
$218 |
$109 |
$109 |
| Miscellaneous Personal Expenses |
$2,502 |
$1,251 |
$1,251 |
| Total* |
$20,030 |
$10,015 |
$10,015 |
*The Other Estimated Expenses displayed are the same for PA and non-PA students. Your actual expenses may vary based on student choice, travel habits, and academic program.
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