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Graduate Tuition

2026-27 Tuition Rates

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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.

(2026-27 rates take effect with Summer A courses)

Cost Per Credit Hour

$600 per credit hour

  • MS in Counseling

$640 per credit hour

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

Total Estimated Program Cost

Program

 Cost/Credit Hour Credit Hour Requirement Est. Total Degree Cost
MS, Counseling (no emphasis) $610 60 $36,600
MBA (36-hour track) $650 36 $23,400
MBA (45-hour track) $650 45 $29,250
MS, Cybersecurity $650 30 $19,500
MS, Design Thinking & Innovation $650 30 $19,500
MS, Leadership $650 30 $19,500
MS, Outdoor Program Management $650 30 $19,500

March 9, 2026

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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.

Credit cards accepted: VISA, MASTERCARD, DISCOVER, AMEX

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John Brown University is a leading private Christian university, training students to honor God and serve others since 1919. Arkansas’ top-ranked regional university (U.S. News) and No. 2 private university (The Wall Street Journal), JBU enrolls more than 2,500 students from 34 states and 43 countries in its traditional undergraduate, graduate, online and concurrent education programs. JBU offers over 50 undergraduate majors, with top programs including business, nursing, visual arts, engineering, teacher education, psychology, computer science, construction management, graphic design, family and human services, and engineering. Twelve graduate degrees are available in business, counseling and cybersecurity.

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