Child, Family, & School Psychology M.A.
2020-2021 M.A. and Ed.S. in Child, Family & School and M.A. in Counseling Psychology Costs
Start Term: Fall 2020 or Later
Tuition is $1,222 per credit hour. The estimated one-year cost is $47,595 for the 2020-2021 academic year, and is based on taking 12 credits each quarter. Your actual course load may be different.
Category |
Fall 2020 |
Winter 2021 |
Spring 2021 |
Total |
Tuition (12 credits) |
$14,664 |
$14,664 |
$14,664 |
$43,992 |
Fees |
$101 |
$101 |
$101 |
$303 |
Health Insurance* |
$1,650 |
--- |
$1,650 |
$3,300 |
Total Cost |
$16,415 |
$14,765 |
$16,417 |
$47,595 |
*If you participate in the DU Student Health Insurance Program, you will be charged only in the fall and spring quarters for 12-month coverage. You may waive participation in the program if you are covered by another plan.
Curriculum & Instruction M.A.
2020-2021 Master's in Curriculum & Instruction Costs
Start Term: Fall 2020 or Later
Tuition is $1,222 per credit hour. The estimated one-year cost is $32,883 for the 2020-2021 academic year, and is based on taking eight credits each quarter. Your actual course load may be different.
Category |
Fall 2020 |
Winter 2021 |
Spring 2021 |
Total |
Tuition (8 credits) |
$9,776 |
$9,776 |
$9,776 |
$29,328 |
Fees |
$85 |
$85 |
$85 |
$255 |
Health Insurance* |
$1,650 |
--- |
$1,650 |
$3,300 |
Total Cost |
$11,511 |
$9,861 |
$11,511 |
$32,883 |
*If you participate in the DU Student Health Insurance Program, you will be charged only in the fall and spring quarters for 12-month coverage. You may waive participation in the program if you are covered by another plan.
Early Childhood Special Education M.A./Cert
2020-2021 Master's or Certificate in Early Childhood Special Education Costs
Start Term: Fall 2020 or Later
Tuition is $730 per credit hour. The estimated one-year cost is $21,075 for the 2020-2021 academic year, and is based on taking eight credits each quarter. Your actual course load may be different.
Category |
Fall 2020 |
Winter 2021 |
Spring 2021 |
Total |
Tuition (8 credits) |
$5,840 |
$5,840 |
$5,840 |
$17,520 |
Fees |
$85 |
$85 |
$85 |
$255 |
Health Insurance* |
$1,650 |
--- |
$1,650 |
$3,300 |
Total Cost |
$7,575 |
$5,925 |
$7,575 |
$21,075 |
*If you participate in the DU Student Health Insurance Program, you will be charged only in the fall and spring quarters for 12-month coverage. You may waive participation in the program if you are covered by another plan.
Educational Leadership and Policy Studies M.A./Cert
2020-2021 Master's or Certificate in Educational Leadership and Policy Studies Costs
Start Term: Fall 2020 or Later
Tuition is $730 per credit hour. The estimated one-year cost is $21,075 for the 2020-2021 academic year, and is based on taking eight credits each quarter. Your actual course load may be different.
Category |
Fall 2020 |
Winter 2021 |
Spring 2021 |
Total |
Tuition (8 credits) |
$5,840 |
$5,840 |
$5,840 |
$17,520 |
Fees |
$85 |
$85 |
$85 |
$255 |
Health Insurance* |
$1,650 |
--- |
$1,650 |
$3,300 |
Total Cost |
$7,575 |
$5,925 |
$7,575 |
$21,075 |
*If you participate in the DU Student Health Insurance Program, you will be charged only in the fall and spring quarters for 12-month coverage. You may waive participation in the program if you are covered by another plan.
Higher Education M.A.
2020-2021 Master's in Higher Education Costs
Start Term: Fall 2020 or Later
Tuition is $1,222 per credit hour. The estimated one-year cost is $32,883 for the 2020-2021 academic year, and is based on taking eight credits each quarter. Your actual course load may be different.
Category |
Fall 2020 |
Winter 2021 |
Spring 2021 |
Total |
Tuition (8 credits) |
$9,776 |
$9,776 |
$9,776 |
$29,328 |
Fees |
$85 |
$85 |
$85 |
$255 |
Health Insurance* |
$1,650 |
--- |
$1,650 |
$3,300 |
Total Cost |
$11,511 |
$9,861 |
$11,511 |
$32,883 |
*If you participate in the DU Student Health Insurance Program, you will be charged only in the fall and spring quarters for 12-month coverage. You may waive participation in the program if you are covered by another plan.
Library and Information Science MLIS/Cert
2020-2021 Master's or Certificate in Library and Information Science Costs (On-Campus)
Start Term: Fall 2020 or Later
Tuition is $1,022 per credit hour. The estimated one-year cost is $31,149 for the 2020-2021 academic year, and is based on taking nine credits each quarter. Your actual course load may be different.
Category |
Fall 2020 |
Winter 2021 |
Spring 2021 |
Total |
Tuition (9 credits) |
$9,198 |
$9,198 |
$9,198 |
$27,594 |
Fees |
$85 |
$85 |
$85 |
$255 |
Health Insurance* |
$1,650 |
--- |
$1,650 |
$3,300 |
Total Cost |
$10,933 |
$9,283 |
$10,933 |
$31,149 |
*If you participate in the DU Student Health Insurance Program, you will be charged only in the fall and spring quarters for 12-month coverage. You may waive participation in the program if you are covered by another plan.
Library and Information Science MLIS - Online
2020-2021 Master's in Library and Information Science Costs (Online Program)
Start Term: Fall 2020 or Later
Tuition is $937 per credit hour. The estimated cost each quarter is $8,469 for the 2020-2021 academic year, and is based on taking nine credits. Your actual course load may be different.
Category |
Cost |
Tuition (9 credits) |
$8,433 |
Fees |
$36 |
Total Cost |
$8,469 |
Research Methods & Statistics M.A.
2020-2021 Master's in Research Methods & Statistics Costs
Start Term: Fall 2020 or Later
Tuition is $1,222 per credit hour. The estimated one-year cost is $32,883 for the 2020-2021 academic year, and is based on taking eight credits each quarter. Your actual course load may be different.
Category |
Fall 2020 |
Winter 2021 |
Spring 2021 |
Total |
Tuition (8 credits) |
$9,776 |
$9,776 |
$9,776 |
$29,328 |
Fees |
$85 |
$85 |
$85 |
$255 |
Health Insurance* |
$1,650 |
--- |
$1,575 |
$3,650 |
Total Cost |
$11,511 |
$9,861 |
$11,511 |
$32,883 |
*If you participate in the DU Student Health Insurance Program, you will be charged only in the fall and spring quarters for 12-month coverage. You may waive participation in the program if you are covered by another plan.
School Counseling M.A.
2020-2021 Master's in School Counseling Costs (Online Program)
Start Term: Fall 2020 or Later
Tuition is $937 per credit hour. The estimated cost each quarter is $11,292 for the 2020-2021 academic year, and is based on taking 12 credits. Your actual course load may be different.
Category |
Cost |
Tuition (12 credits) |
$11,244 |
Fees |
$48 |
Total Cost |
$11,292 |
Teacher Education M.A./Cert
2020-2021 Master's or Certificate in Teacher Education Program Costs
Start Term: Fall 2020 or Later
Tuition is $730 per credit hour. The estimated one-year cost is $29,883 for the 2020-2021 academic year, and is based on taking 12 credits each quarter. Your actual course load may be different.
Category |
Fall 2020 |
Winter 2021 |
Spring 2021 |
Total |
Tuition (12 credits) |
$8,760 |
$8,760 |
$8,760 |
$26,280 |
Fees |
$101 |
$101 |
$101 |
$303 |
Health Insurance* |
$1,650 |
--- |
$1,650 |
$3,300 |
Total Cost |
$10,511 |
$8,861 |
$10,511 |
$29,883 |
*If you participate in the DU Student Health Insurance Program, you will be charged only in the fall and spring quarters for 12-month coverage. You may waive participation in the program if you are covered by another plan.
Ph.D., Ed.D. & Ed.S. Programs
2020-2021 Costs for Ph.D. & Ed.D. Programs
Start Term: Fall 2020 or Later
Tuition is $1,461 per credit hour. The estimated one-year cost is $38,619 for the 2020-2021 academic year, and is based on taking 8 credits each quarter.
Category |
Fall 2020 |
Winter 2021 |
Spring 2021 |
Total |
Tuition (8 credits) |
$11,688 |
$11,688 |
$11,688 |
$35,064 |
Fees |
$85 |
$85 |
$85 |
$255 |
Health Insurance* |
$1,650 |
--- |
$1,65 |
$3,330 |
Total Cost |
$13,423 |
$11,773 |
$13,423 |
$38,619 |
*If you participate in the DU Student Health Insurance Program, you will be charged only in the fall and spring quarters for 12-month coverage. You may waive participation in the program if you are covered by another plan.
Indirect Costs
Indirect Costs
These estimated costs are not billed by the University, and are determined by the Colorado Department of Education and Financial Aid. Your actual expenses and the costs that appear on your financial aid offer may be different.
Learn more about indirect costs.
Category |
Cost |
Books |
$1,000 |
Housing & Meals Based on living off campus. |
$15,984 |
Transportation e.g., gas, parking |
$1,506 |
Personal Expenses e.g., cell phone, clothes |
$1,440 |
Loan Fees* |
$200 |
Total |
$20,130 |
*A 1.059% origination fee is taken out at disbursement of Federal Direct Unsubsidized loans. The loan fees listed above are the average for graduate students who borrowed these loans last year. Actual fees will depend on the amount you borrow (if any).