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Tuition and Fees


Students who register for a course in this program are assessed tuition and, if applicable, mandatory fees. The WDC Format uses the term academic calendar. The UMCP Format uses the semester academic calendar

Program Tuition

Tuition is assessed at a special per course rate that does not differentiate between Maryland residents and non-residents. Applies to course sections PCE* or PR**. The charts also provide an estimated cost for each program.

Master of Science in Applied Economics

  • College Park (ECAM)
  • Washington DC (ECAO)
Academic Year 1 Course 2 Courses 3 Courses Estimated: Master's, 10 Courses
2023-24 $3,800.00 $7,600.00 $11,400.00 $38,000.00

Graduate Certificate in Economic Analysis

  • College Park (Z098)
  • Washington DC (Z074)
Academic Year 1 Course 2 Courses Estimated: Certificate, 5 Courses
2023-24 $3,800.00 $7,600.00 $19,000.00

Mandatory Fees

Mandatory fees are assessed according to location, delivery type, and semester or term.

  • Campus Fees, Graduate: Assessed based on the total number of registered credits each fall or spring semester/term for any course held on campus. For a breakdown of fees, see Student Financial Services - Tuition and Fees
  • Winter Distance Learning Fee: Flat rate charged for any course registration that does not require students to come to campus (e.g., internships, courses offered completely online). Supports university resources and registration services.
  • Summer Distance Learning Fee: Flat rate charged for any course registration that does not require students to come to campus (e.g., internships, courses offered completely online). Supports university resources and registration services.
Category Semester or Term Description Academic Year 23-24
Graduate Student Fees Fall or Spring 9 or more credits $641.50
Graduate Student Fees Fall or Spring 8 or less credits $331.50
Winter Distance Fee II Flat rate $48.00
Summer Distance Fee IV Flat rate $96.00

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