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Graduate Education Innovation Program

The Graduate Education Innovation Program (GEIP) offers a distinctive tuition and fee structure for out-of-state and international students, designed to make our prestigious graduate programs more accessible and affordable.

Under GEIP, estimated tuition and fees for a 30-credit hour master's program completed over three consecutive semesters (Fall, Spring, Summer) range from $26,000 to $27,600. For a 12-credit hour certificate program completed in one semester, costs are estimated between $10,000 and $10,500.

Total tuition and fees are subject to change based on the number of credit hours earned and the number of semesters taken to complete the program*

Estimated tuition and fees

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Participating programs

*Denotes STEM OPT-designated degree programs as determined by the Department of Homeland Security.

*Please be aware that programs with higher credit requirements may incur higher tuition costs, and the time to completion depends on course availability each semester, as not all courses are offered every term. Please check the Tuition & Fee calculator and Schedule of Classes.