Tuition & Fees
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Current tuition rates, effective July 1, 2019 are as follows:
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| Programs | Base Per Course Tuition Rate | Base Per Credit Rate | Course Material Fee (Per Course) | Total Estimated Cost of Program* |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) (1:1 model) | $1,383 | $461 | $135 | $49,026 |
| Post-Baccalaureate Certificate in Business | $2,880 | $960 | $130 | $9,480 – $12,490 |
| Master of Business Administration (MBA) (1:1 model) | $2,880 | $960 | $110 | $30,350 |
| Master of Science Organizational Leadership (MSOL) (1:1 model) | $2,835 | $945 | $95 | $29,750 |
| Master Accounting (1:1 model) | $2,814 | $938 | $215 | $30,740 |
| Master of Human Resource Management (MHRM) (1:1 model) | $2,820 | $940 | $125 | $29,900 |
| Post-Master’s Certificate in Business | $3,417 | $1,139 | $130 | $21,732 |
| Doctor of Business Administration (DBA) | $3,315 | $1,105 | $50-$125** | $55,115 |
| Doctor of Philosophy in Business Administration (PhD-BA) | $3,849 | $1,283 | $50-$125** | $79,555 |
| Doctor of Philosophy in Organizational Leadership (PhD-OL) | $3,723 | $1,241 | $50-$110** | $76,810 |
| Doctor of Philosophy in Human Resource Management (PhD-HRM) | $3,705 | $1,235 | $50-$135** | $76,825 |
| Programs | Base Per Course Tuition Rate | Base Per Credit Rate | Course Material Fee (Per Course) | Total Estimated Cost of Program* |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Post-Baccalaureate Certificate in Education | $2,124 | $708 | $130 | $9,466 |
| Post-Baccalaureate Certificate in Applied Behavior Analysis | $2,568 | $856 | $130 | $19,336 |
| Master of Arts in Teaching (MAT) TeacherReady® cost not included | $2,193 | $731 | $95 | $18,754 |
| Master of Education (MEd) | $2,124 | $708 | $110 | $22,790 |
| Master of Education in Educational Leadership (MEEDL) | $2,193 | $731 | $125 | $23,630 |
| Master of Science in Instructional Design (MSID) | $1,806 | $602 | $125 | $23,622 |
| Post-Master’s Certificate in Education | $2,928 | $976 | $130 | $18,798 |
| Education Specialist (EdS) | $2,703 | $901 | $125 | $31,558 |
| Education Specialist in Educational Leadership (EDS-EDL) | $2,703 | $901 | $135 | $31,668 |
| Doctor of Education (EdD) | $2,928 | $976 | $50-$135** | $49,033 |
| Doctor of Philosophy in Education (PhD-Ed) | $3,540 | $1,180 | $50-$135** | $73,525 |
| Doctor of Education in Educational Leadership (EDD-EDL) | $2,856 | $450 | $135 | $53,863 |
| Doctor of Philosophy in Educational Leadership (PHD-EDL) | $3,579 | $1,193 | $50-$135** | $74,305 |
| Doctor of Education in Instructional Design (EdD-ID) | $2,661 | $887 | $50-$135** | $52,891 |
| Doctor of Philosophy in Instructional Design (PhD-ID) | $3,504 | $1,168 | $50-$135** | $72,805 |
| Programs | Base Per Course Tuition Rate | Base Per Credit Rate | Course Material Fee (Per Course) | Total Estimated Cost of Program* |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Master of Health Administration (MHA) | $1,830 | $610 | $125 | $27,820 |
| Doctor of Health Administration (DHA) | $2,763 | $921 | $50-$135** | $57,985 |
| Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) | $2,142 | $714 | $50-$145** | $35,089 |
| Programs | Base Per Course Tuition Rate | Base Per Credit Rate | Course Material Fee (Per Course) | Total Estimated Cost of Program* |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Post-Baccalaureate Certificate in Psychology | $2,568 | $856 | $130 | $11,242 |
| Post-Baccalaureate Certificate in Psychology (Applied Behavior Analysis) | $2,568 | $856 | $130 | $19,336 |
| Master of Arts in Psychology (MAPsy) | $2,568 | $856 | $135 | $27,480 |
| Master of Science in Sport Psychology (MSPSYSP) | $2,568 | $856 | $135 | $32,886 |
| Master of Science in Child & Adolescent Developmental Psychology (MSPSYCAD) | $2,667 | $889 | $130 | $28,420 |
| Master of Science in Educational Psychology (MSPSYED) | $2,616 | $872 | $125 | $27,860 |
| Master of Science in Clinical Mental Health Counseling (MSCMHC) | $1,905 | $635 | $125 | $41,050 |
| Master of Science in Forensic Psychology (MSPSYFS) | $2,616 | $872 | $125 | $27,860 |
| Master of Science in Health Psychology (MSPSYHL) | $2,616 | $872 | $110 | $27,710 |
| Master of Science in Industrial/Organizational Psychology (MSPSYIO) | $2,667 | $889 | $115 | $28,270 |
| Post-Master’s Certificate in Psychology | $3,444 | $1,148 | $130 | $21,894 |
| Doctor of Philosophy in Psychology (PhD-Psy) | $3,342 | $1,114 | $50-$130** | $69,490 |
| Post-Baccalaureate Certificate in Marriage & Family Therapy | $2,739 | $913 | $130 | $11,926 |
| Post-Baccalaureate Certificate in Marriage & Family Therapy – Trauma Studies | $2,739 | $913 | $130 | $17,664 |
| Master of Arts in Marriage & Family Therapy (MAMFT) | $2,739 | $913 | $125 | $43,285 |
| Master of Arts in Marriage & Family Therapy – California Licensure Track (MAMFT) | $2,739 | $913 | $125 | $57,605 |
| Master of Social Work – Generalist (60 c.) | $2,217 | $739 | $125 | $47,290 |
| Master of Social Work – Advanced Standing Track (Can only be switched to it; cannot apply for it.) | $2,217 | $739 | $125 | $28,554 |
| Post-Master’s Certificate in Marriage & Family Therapy | $3,255 | $1,085 | $130 | $20,630 |
| Doctorate of Marriage & Family Therapy (DMFT) | $3,255 | $1,085 | $50-$105** | $67,165 |
| Doctor of Philosophy in Marriage & Family Therapy (PhD-MFT) | $3,255 | $1,085 | $50-$115** | $70,665 |
| Programs | Base Per Course Tuition Rate | Base Per Credit Rate | Course Material Fee (Per Course) | Total Estimated Cost of Program* |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Master of Science in Information Technology (MSIT) | $2,664 | $888 | $125 | $28,340 |
| Master of Science in Technology Management (MSTM) | $2,601 | $867 | $95 | $27,410 |
| Doctor of Philosophy in Computer Science (PhD-CS) | $3,282 | $1,094 | $50-$135** | $68,365 |
| Doctor of Philosophy in Technology Management (PhD-TM) | $3,333 | $1,111 | $50-$80** | $68,560 |
| Doctor of Philosophy in Data Science (PHD-DS) | $3,216 | $1,072 | $135** | $67,045 |
| Doctor of Philosophy in Cybersecurity (PHD-CY) | $3,282 | $1,094 | $50-$135** | $68,365 |
| Programs | Base Per Course Tuition Rate | Base Per Credit Rate | Course Material Fee (Per Course) | Total Estimated Cost of Program* |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Juris Doctor (JD) | $2,070 | $690 | $296 | $66,502 |
| Master of Public Administration (MPA) (1:1 model) | $2,181 | $727 | $125 | $28,122 |
| Post-Masters Certificate in Business – Homeland Security Leadership and Policy | ||||
| Doctor of Public Administration (DPA) | $3,063 | $1,021 | $50-$135** | $57,589 |
| Doctor of Criminal Justice (DCJ) | $3,573 | $1,191 | $50-$135** | $66,769 |
| Programs | Base Per Course Tuition Rate |
|---|---|
| Non-Degree (Undergraduate) | $1,383* |
| Non-Degree (Graduate) | $2,760* |