EMPA Tuition and Financial Aid page:
Executive Master of Public Administration degree
Tuition and Financial Aid
The Executive Master of Public Administration degree requires the completion of 30 credits. The tuition for one graduate credit is $1,249 USD. Please find below a table detailing expected tuition and fees, and including estimated costs of living expenses. Please note that some fees are not correct, we will not know the new rates until the end of May 2012. Please check back for the updated table after June 1, 2012.
We are seldom able to fully fund EMPA applicants. Therefore students are encouraged to seek funding support for their educational goals.
SU’s Office of Financial Aid and Scholarship Program offers several resources for both domestic and international graduate students. Visit its website for outside scholarship opportunities.
Tuition ($1,249 per credit)
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$37,470
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Health services fee
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$588
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Student activity fee
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$80
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Application fee
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$75
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Midcareer fee
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$100
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TOTAL
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$38,313
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(*2012-2013, 30 credits)
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Living Expenses
Housing:
$400-800 x 12 months
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$4,800 - $9,600
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Food:
$225 x 12 months
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$2,700
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Utilities:
$150 x 12 months
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$1,800
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Health Insurance:
$1,376.16 per year
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$1377
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Books
(estimated)
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$1,500
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TOTAL
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$12,177-16,977**
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TOTAL ALL COSTS (Both Academic and Estimated Living Expenses) : $49,200 - 54,000
*The 2012-2013 academic year includes the Summer semester to the end of the Spring Semester.
**This is based per person for a shared or basic apartment. Please note that apartment and utility costs can vary widely.