Finances

There's no denying that graduate education in the United States is an expensive investment, but it's a worthwhile one: On average, workers with an advanced degree earn nearly 50 percent more annually than those with just an undergraduate degree.

International students are not eligible for most U.S. government-sponsored loan and scholarship programs, but some private loan programs do exist.

Academic departments and individual faculty members with research grants can sometimes provide scholarships, fellowships, and assistantships to international graduate students. Each department has its own criteria for awarding this financial assistance, so it is best to contact the college you're thinking of attending to find the appropriate departmental contact. Be sure to also review the Financing Options section for each college.

You can calculate your estimated tuition expenses by multiplying your program's per credit rate by your total number of credits.

Estimated Costs for One Academic Year (Nine Months)

Notes: The tuition is based on 27 graduate credit hours with an estimated tuition increase. Living expenses include estimated room and board. Miscellaneous expenses include estimated costs for books and transportation.

Summer Expenses

If you are planning to attend summer school, you will need approximately $4,805 in additional living expenses, plus summer tuition and fees.

Health Insurance

The estimated annual cost for health insurance is:
$1,690 for student only
$5,815 for student and spouse or domestic partner
$4,578 for student and child(ren)
$8,703 for a family

Visit Health Insurance and Immunizations for additional information.

Housing

For more detailed information about housing costs, please see the Life at Drexel page.