Master of Science in Education Tuition and Aid

Here you will find tuition and fees, as well as options and opportunities to pay for your graduate education. 

2023-2024 Tuition and Fees

The tuition and fee rates for 2023-2024 academic years are outlined below. If your program is longer than one academic year, your tuition and fee rates in future years may increase. Your costs may also be different if you enroll in a different number of units each semester than the tracks outlined below. 

For questions, contact the Office of Financial Aid. Also, review our financial aid and business services policies.

MS in Education

Semester Semester 1 Semester 2 Semester 3 Semester 4 Totals
Tuition Rate Per Unit $695 $695 $695 $695  
Enrollment 8 units 8 units 8 units 8 units 32 units
Total Tuition $5,560 $5,560 $5,560 $5,560 $22,240
Campus Comp Fee $210 $210 $210 $210 $840
Technology Fee $50 $50 $50 $50 $200
Graduate Activities Fee $87 $87 $87 $87 $348
Total Cost $6,168 $6,168 $6,168 $6,168 $24,672

Financial Aid: Scholarships, Grants, Loans and Work-Study

There are many ways to afford a graduate education. Here are just a few: 

Scholarships and grants are types of aid that do not have to be repaid and that can help to directly reduce your tuition expenses. 

How to Apply

Masters in Education graduate students are eligible for the following scholarships when they meet the priority application deadline.

Graduate Admissions Scholarship

Scholarship Eligibility Requirement Amount
Academic Excellence Scholarship 3.55 - 4.0 GPA 25% of tuition
Departmental Scholarship 3.35 - 3.54 GPA 15% of tuition
Graduate Scholarship 3.25 - 3.34 GPA 10% of tuition

Scholarship Terms and Conditions

  • Scholarships are awarded based on the grade point average (GPA) of the last 60 units earned by the student as determined at the time of admission.
  • Scholarships are renewable for up to two additional years beyond the first year of award, provided the student continues to meet the terms and conditions.
  • Students must complete all courses attempted (grades of I, F, UF, and W do not represent a completed course).

  • Students must maintain continuous enrollment at Dominican. If a student stops out or takes a Leave of Absence for more than one term, they are no longer eligible for the scholarship.

  • Students who are completing a combined undergraduate and graduate program at Dominican, such as a 4+1 or Dual/Dual Program, are not eligible.

*Candidates who are completing a combined undergraduate and graduate program at Dominican, such as 4+1 or Dual/Dual program, are not eligible for the Graduate Merit Scholarship. 

Local, Public and Private Scholarships

Visit Outside Scholarships to learn more about local, public and private scholarships. 

Federal loans are available to help graduate students meet the cost of attending Dominican. Most graduate students are eligible for up to $20,500 each award year in Unsubsidized Stafford Loans. Additional federal and private loans are available if needed.

How to Apply

To apply, please submit a FAFSA and a Dominican Financial Aid Application. Federal loans will be included in your financial aid award. 

Learn about what types of loans are available on the Graduate Loans page.

Work-Study is an optional form of self-help aid that allows students to apply for on-campus employment (or off-campus work with one of our community service partners) to earn extra money toward their college expenses. 

How to Apply

To be considered for Federal Work-Study, submit a FAFSA and contact the Office of Financial Aid. To learn about other opportunities, visit our Work-Study page.