Graduate Tuition and Scholarships

We are committed to helping you prepare for this important investment in your future.

At the graduate level, Syracuse University offers financial aid in two distinct ways.

  • Need-based aid, in the form of student loans, is administered through the University’s Office of Financial Aid.
  • Merit-based aid, often in the form of scholarships or assistantships, is administered by the academic departments.

To be considered for all available financial aid, please submit a complete application before the specific program deadline

Merit-based funding is competitive and specific to the academic program. To learn more, please contact the program.

Tuition and Fees

Syracuse University graduate tuition is charged by the credit hour. The graduate tuition rate is set by the Syracuse University Board of Trustees each year; while we don’t yet know the tuition for the 2027-28 academic year, you can use the current rate and knowledge that it typically increases by 3 to 5% to help with your planning. The 2026-27 graduate tuition rate is $2,086 per credit.

Students also have the option to stretch out their full-time enrollment to 1.5 years by taking fewer credits at a given time. While additional fees, such as health insurance and the student activities fee will apply, as tuition is charged on a per-credit basis, tuition costs are comparable under the 1- and 1.5-year plans.

Professional Master’s Programs Estimated Tuition and Fees Worksheets

We’ve developed the following tuition and fees worksheets to help you understand the direct costs associated with your graduate studies. Please note that these are just guides and that all official bills and student account information will come directly from the Syracuse University Office of the Bursar.

2026-2027* Tuition and Fees Details**

Public Administration, M.P.A. (40 credits, 1-year option)
Billable ExpensesSummer 2026Fall 2026Spring 2027Summer 2028+Total
Billable Expenses
Credits
7
12
15
6
40
Tuition Charges ($2,086 per credit)
$14,602
$25,032
$31,290
$12,516
$83,440
Advance Enrollment Deposit
($500)
-
-
-
($500)
Health and Wellness Fee
-
$454
$454
-
$908
Health Insurance***
-
$2,868
-
-
$2,868
Student Activity Fee
-
$60
$60
-
$120
Total
$14,102
$28,414
$31,804
$12,516
$86,836
Public Administration, M.P.A. (40 credits, 1.5-year option)
 
Billable ExpensesSummer 2026 Fall 2026Spring 2027Summer 2027+Fall 2027+Total
Billable Expenses
Credits
7
12
12
0
9
40
Tuition Charges ($2,086 per credit)
$14,602
$25,032
$25,032
-
$18,774
$83,440
Advance Enrollment Deposit
($500)
-
-
-
-
($500)
Health and Wellness Fee
-
$454
$454
-
$454
$1,362
Health Insurance***
-
$2,868
-
-
$1,434
$4,302
Student Activity Fee
-
$60
$60
-
$60
$180
Billable Expenses
Total
$14,102
$28,414
$25,546
-
$20,722
$88,784

***Required if proof of ACA compliant insurance is not provided. Rates shown are for the 2026-27 academic year.

+Please note that the tuition rate will increase for the second year of your program; increases are generally around 3-5%.

Public Administration, Executive, M.P.A. (30 credits), Full-Time Enrollment Example
Billable ExpensesFall 2026Spring 2027Summer 2027+Total
Credits
12
12
6
30
Tuition Charges ($2,086 per credit)
$25,032
$25,032
$12,516
$62,580
Health and Wellness Fee
$454
$454
-
$908
Health Insurance***
$2,868
-
-
$2,868
College Program Fee
$200
$200
$200
$600
Executive Education Fee
$30
$30
$30
$90
Student Activity Fee
$60
$60
-
$120
Total
$28,644
$25,776
$12,746
$67,166

***Required if proof of ACA compliant insurance is not provided. Rates shown are for the 2026-27 academic year.

+Please note that the tuition rate will increase for the second year of your program; increases are generally around 3-5%.

Public Administration, Executive Online, M.P.A. (30 credit) Half-Time Enrollment Example***
Billable ExpensesSpring 2027Summer 2027+Fall 2027+Spring 2028+Summer 2028+Total
Credits
6
6
6
6
6
30
Tuition Charges ($2,086 per credit)
$12,516
$12,516
$12,516
$12,516
$12,516
$62,580
Public Administration, Executive Online, M.P.A. (30 credit) Full-Time Enrollment
Billable ExpensesSpring 2027Summer 2027+Fall 2028+Total
Credits
10
10
10
30
Tuition Charges ($2,086 per credit)
$20,860
$20,860
$20,860
$602,580

***Students can also pursue only 3 credits per term over 10 terms. However, access to federal financial aid requires a 6-credit minimum enrollment per semester.  

+Please note that the tuition rate will increase for the second year of your program; increases are generally around 3-5%.

Public Health, MPH (42 credits)
Billable ExpensesFall 2026Spring 2027Summer 2027+Fall 2027+Spring 2028+Total
Billable Expenses
Credits
9
9
3
12
9
42
Tuition Charges ($2,086 per credit)
$18,774
$18,774
$6,258
$25,032
$18,774
$87,612
Advance Enrollment Deposit
($500)
–
–
–
–
($500)
Health and Wellness Fee
$454
$454
–
$454
$454
$1,816
Health Insurance***
$2,868
–
–
$2,868
–
$5,736
Student Activity Fee
$60
$60
–
$60
$60
$240
Total
$21,656
$19,288
$6,258
$28,414
$19,288
$95,404

***Required if proof of ACA compliant insurance is not provided. Rates shown are for the 2026-27 academic year.

+Please note that the tuition rate will increase for the second year of your program; increases are generally around 3-5%.

International Relations, M.A. (40 credits)
Billable ExpensesFall 2026Spring 2027Summer 2027+Fall 2027+Total
Billable Expenses
Credits
Fall 2025
12
Spring 2026
13
Summer 2026+
3
Fall 2026+
12
Total
40
Tuition Charges ($2,086 per credit)
$25,032
$27,118
$6,258
$25,032
$83,440
Advance Enrollment Deposit
($500)
$0
$0
$0
($500)
Maxwell in Washington Program Fee
$0
$0
$0
$400
$400
Health and Wellness Fee
$454
$454
$0
$454
$1,362
Health Insurance***
$2,868
$0
$0
$1,434
$4,302
Student Activity Fee
$60
$60
$0
$60
$180
Billable Expenses
Total
$27,914
$27,632
$6,258
$27,380
$89,184

***Required if proof of ACA compliant insurance is not provided. Rates shown are for the 2026-27 academic year.

+Please note that the tuition rate will increase for the second year of your program; increases are generally around 3–5%.

International Relations, M.A. / Public Administration, M.P.A. dual degree (58 credits) Summer Start
Billable ExpensesSummer 2026Fall 2026Spring 2027Summer 2027+Fall 2027+Spring 2028+Total
Billable Expenses
Credits
7
12
12
6
12
9
58
Tuition Charges ($2,086 per credit)
$14,602
$25,032
$25,032
$12,516
$25,032
$18,774
$120,988
Advance Enrollment Deposit
($500)
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
($500)
Maxwell-in-Washington Program Fee
$0
$0
$0
$0
$400
$0
$400
Health and Wellness Fee
$0
$454
$454
$0
$454
$454
$1,816
Health Insurance***
$0
$2,868
$0
$0
$2,868
$0
$5,736
Student Activity Fee
$0
$60
$60
$0
$60
$60
$240
Billable Expenses
Total
$14,102
$28,414
$25,546
$12,516
$28,814
$19,288
$128,680
International Relations, M.A. / Public Administration, M.P.A. dual degree (58 credits) Fall Start
Billable ExpensesFall 2026Spring 2027Summer 2027+Fall 2027+Spring 2028+Total
Billable Expenses
Credits
13
15
6
12
12
58
Tuition Charges ($2,086 per credit)
$27,118
$31,290
$12,516
$25,032
$25,032
$120,988
Advance Enrollment Deposit
($500)
–
–
–
–
($500)
Maxwell in Washington Program Fee
–
–
–
$400
–
$400
Health and Wellness Fee
$454
$454
–
$454
$454
$1,816
Health Insurance***
$2,868
–
–
$2,868
–
$5,736
Student Activity Fee
$60
$60
–
$60
$60
$240
Total
$30,000
$31,804
$12,516
$28,814
$25,546
$128,680

***Required if proof of ACA compliant insurance is not provided. Rates shown are for the 2026-27 academic year.

+Please note that the tuition rate will increase for the second year of your program; increases are generally around 3–5%.

Executive Master's in International Relations, M.A. (30 credits) - Part-Time Enrollment Example
Billable ExpensesFall 2026Spring 2027Summer 2027+Total
Credits
12
12
6
30
Tuition Charges ($2,086 per credit)
$25,032
$25,032
$12,516
$62,580
Health and Wellness Fee
$454
$454
-
$908
Health Insurance***
$2,868
-
-
$2,868
College Program Fee
$200
$200
$200
$600
Executive Education Fee
$30
$30
$30
$90
Student Activity Fee
$60
$60
-
$120
Total
$28,644
$25,776
$12,746
$67,166

***Required if proof of ACA compliant insurance is not provided. Rates shown are for the 2026-27 academic year.

+Please note that the tuition rate will increase for the second year of your program; increases are generally around 3-5%.

Public Diplomacy and Global Communications, M.A. (43 credits)
Billable ExpensesSummer 2026Fall 2026Spring 2027Summer 2027+Fall 2027+Total
Credits
6
12
13
3
9
43
Tuition Charges ($2,086 per credit)
$12,516
$25,032
$27,118
$6,258
$18,744
$89,698
Advance Enrollment Deposit
($500)
–
–
–
–
($500)
Program Fee
–
$600
–
–
–
$600
Maxwell-in-Washington Fee
–
–
–
–
$400
$400
Health and Wellness Fee
–
$454
$454
–
$454
$1,362
Health Insurance***
–
$2,868
–
–
$1,434
$4,302
Student Activity Fee
–
$60
$60
–
$60
$180
Total
$12,016
$29,014
$27,632
$6,258
$21,122
$96,042

***Required if proof of ACA compliant insurance is not provided. Rates shown are for the 2026-27 academic year.

+Please note that the tuition rate will increase for the second year of your program; increases are generally around 3-5%.

Sustainable Organizations and Policy, M.S. (30 credits)
Billable ExpensesFall 2026Spring 2027Total
Billable Expenses
Credits
15
15
30
Tuition Charges ($2,086 per credit)
$31,290
$31,290
$62,580
Health and Wellness Fee
$454
$454
$908
Health Insurance***
$2,868
–
$2,868
Student Activity Fee
$60
$60
$120
Total
$34,672
$31,804
$66,476

***Required if proof of ACA compliant insurance is not provided. Rates shown are for the 2026-27 academic year.

*The graduate tuition rate is set by the Syracuse University Board of Trustees each year, usually late in May or June. While we don’t yet know the tuition for the 2027-28 academic year, you can use the current rate to help with planning. We will update this chart for the 2027-28 academic year as soon as the new rates are announced.

**This worksheet is for planning purposes only. Official student account information is provided via the Office of the Bursar.

Other Costs

In addition to the direct cost of attendance, graduate students should anticipate indirect costs throughout the duration of their programs. These costs include books and supplies, housing, transportation, and others; they are not billed by Syracuse University.

Please see the Syracuse University Graduate Student Cost of Attendance page for other expenses such as mandatory health insurance and student fees.

Many affordable options for off-campus housing are available in the city of Syracuse. Additionally, be sure to consider the overall program length when comparing offers, as a 2-year program will have twice the living expense costs compared to a 1-year program.

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