Tuition and Fees
Students who register for a course in this program are assessed tuition and, if applicable, mandatory fees. The program uses the term academic calendar.
Program Tuition
Tuition is assessed at the University-approved per credit rate. Applies to course sections beginning with PCI* (in person) and PWI* (online). The charts provides tuition costs for each term of registration. In addition, there is an estimated cost based on the total number of credits for the master’s.
| Academic Year | 1 credit | 3 credits | 6 credits | Estimated: Master's, 30 credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022-2023 | $811.90 | $2,435.70 | $4,871.40 | $24,357.00 |
| 2023-2024 | $828.00 | $2,484.00 | $4,968.00 | $24,840.00 |
Mandatory fees are assessed according to location, delivery type, and term.
| Category | Term | Description | Academic Year 22-23 | Academic Year 23-24 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Graduate Student Fees | I, III | 9 or more credits | $605.00 | $641.50 |
| Graduate Student Fees | I, III | 8 or less credits | $312.50 | $331.50 |
| Winter Campus Fee | II | Flat rate | $98.00 | TBD |
| Winter Distance Fee | II | Flat rate | $46.00 | TBD |
| Summer Campus Fee | IV | Flat rate | $196.00 | TBD |
| Summer Distance Fee | IV | Flat rate | $92.00 | TBD |
- Graduate Student Campus Fees, Mandatory: Assessed based on the total number of registered credits each fall or spring semester/term for any course held on campus. For a breakdown of fees, see Student Financial Services - Tuition and Fees.
- Winter Campus Services Fee, Mandatory: Flat rate charged for any course registration that requires students to come to campus, even if only for one class meeting. Supports university resources that include transportation, student union, recreation, and registration services.
- Winter Distance Learning Fee, Mandatory: Flat rate charged for any course registration that does not require students to come to campus (e.g., internships, courses offered completely online). Supports university resources and registration services.
- Summer Campus Services Fee, Mandatory: Flat rate charged for any course registration that requires students to come to campus, even if only for one class meeting. Supports university resources that include transportation, student union, recreation, and registration services.
- Summer Distance Learning Fee, Mandatory: Flat rate charged for any course registration that does not require students to come to campus (e.g., internships, courses offered completely online). Assessed for each six-week session. Supports university resources and registration services.
Notwithstanding any other provision of this or any other University publication, the University reserves the right to make changes in tuition, fees, and other charges at any time such changes are deemed necessary by the University and the University System of Maryland Board of Regents. Although changes in tuition, fees, and charges ordinarily will be announced in advance, the University reserves the right to make such changes without prior announcement.
Financial Aid Opportunities
- State and/or Federal Funding, UMD Sources of Funding, Undocumented and DACA students, see Payment Information – Financial Aid.
Alternative Payment Options
- Terp Payment Plan, Veterans and Veteran Dependents, Tuition Remission, and Third Party/Sponsored Billing, see Payment Information – Alternative Payment Options.