Program Cost
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As a public institution, we pride ourselves on providing a quality education that remains affordable to students. The table below includes approximate costs of the entire MA degree based on current 2022-2023 tuition rates. Please note that these rates do not include the international student fee ($130 each in fall and spring, $65 in summer) or the cost of campus healthcare. Tuition and fee rates also vary slightly from one year to the next, meaning costs for the 2023-2024 academic year may increase slightly.
UIC tuition costs are determined based on a number of factors, including in-state versus out-of-state student residency as well as the total number of credits taken per term. Typically, MA courses are 4 credits each.
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| Total in-state tuition and fees | Total out-of-state tuition and fees | |
|---|---|---|
| Standard | $19,420 | $35,908 |
| Standard - summer courses waived | $21,175 | $38,744 |
| Extended - PhD Prep plan | $27,213 | $50,296 |
| Extended - Employed plan 1 | $24,991 | $45,876 |
| Extended - Employed plan 2 | $26,118 | $47,004 |