Graduate Tuition

2023-24 Tuition Rates

Transparent Costs

At JBU, we value honesty and transparency with our current and future students. JBU charges tuition on a per-credit-hour basis, depending on the program. JBU does not charge any additional fees. You can accurately estimate your tuition based on the information below.

Cost Per Credit Hour

$480 per credit hour

  • MA in Teaching
  • MA in Education Studies
  • M.Ed. in Education Studies
  • M.Ed. in Special Education
  • M.Ed. in School Counseling
  • Data Analytics certificate
  • Marketing Analytics certificate

$585 per credit hour

  • MS in Counseling

$625 per credit hour

  • MS in Cybersecurity
  • Master of Business Administration (MBA - all concentrations)
  • MS in Design Thinking & Innovation
  • MS in Leadership
  • MS in Outdoor Program Management

Total Estimated Program Cost

Program Cost/Credit Hour Credit Hour Requirement Est. Total Degree Cost
MA, Education Studies 480 34 16,320
MAT, Teaching                     480                           36                          17,280
MBA (36-hour track)                     625                           36                          22,500
MBA (45-hour track)                    625                           45                          28,125
M.Ed., School Counseling                     480                           48 23,040
M.Ed., Special Education                     480                           35                          16,800
MS, Counseling (no emphasis)                     585                           60                          35,100
MS, Cybersecurity                     625                           30                          18,750
MS, Design Thinking & Innovation                   625                         30                        18,750
MS, Leadership                     625                           30                          18,750
MS, Outdoor Program Management                     625                           30                          18,750
Licensure Only, School Counseling                     585                           33                          19,305
Licensure Only, Special Education                     480                           23                          11,040

 

International Travel Costs

Courses that include an international travel component require additional fees to cover the costs of travel, accommodations and related expenses as determined by the program. Typical fees are $2,500–$5,500 per course in addition to the standard tuition. International travel is not required for all programs. 

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Payment Options

Students are required to pay all of the net balance due for the semester at the time of registration unless they choose the payment plan option available to students in good financial standing. Certain fees are applicable for students who choose a payment plan.

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