Tuition and Fees
Fees for academic year 2025-2026 are expected in June 2025.
Students who register for a course in this program are assessed tuition and, if applicable, mandatory fees. The D.C. location and Online format use the term academic calendar. The College Park location 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*, PRW* or PR**. The charts also provide an estimated cost for each program.
Master of Science in Applied Economics
- College Park (ECAM)
- Washington DC (ECAO)
- Online (ECAE)
| Academic Year | 1 Course | Estimated: Master's, 10 Courses |
|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | $4,050.00 | $40,500.00 |
| 2025-26 | $4,450.00 | $44,500.00 |
Graduate Certificate in Economic Analysis
- College Park (Z098)
- Washington DC (Z074)
- Online (Z174)
| Academic Year | 1 Course | Estimated: Certificate, 5 Courses |
|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | $4,050.00 | $20,250.00 |
| 2025-26 | $4,450.00 | $22,250.00 |
Mandatory Fees
| Category | Semester or Term | Description | Academic Year 24-25 | Academic Year 25-26 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Graduate Student Fees | Fall or Spring | 9 or more credits | $692.50 | TBD |
| Graduate Student Fees | Fall or Spring | 8 or less credits | $358.00 | TBD |
| Winter Distance Fee | II | Flat rate | $52.00 | TBD |
| Summer Distance Fee | IV | Flat rate | $104.00 | TBD |
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. These campus fees apply to both the College Park and DC 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.
Notice on Tuition and Fees
- Determination of residency status is made according to the University System of Maryland Policy for Student Classification for Admission and Tuition Purposes.
- Although changes in tuition, fees, and other charges ordinarily are announced in advance, the University reserves the right to make changes when deemed necessary.