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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 program uses the semester academic calendar.

Program Tuition

Tuition is assessed at a special per credit tuition rate that does not differentiate between Maryland residents and non-residents. Applies to course sections beginning with PLS*. charts also provide an estimated cost for each program.

Master of Professional Studies in Survey and Data Science, Online (MPDS)

Academic Year 1 credit 3 credits Estimated: Master's, 30 Credits
2024-2025 $1,187.00 $3,561.00 $35,610.00

Certificate Programs

  • Fundamentals of Survey and Data Science, Online (Z129).
  • Fundamentals in Survey Methodology, Online (Z127).
  • Fundamentals of Survey Statistics, Online (Z133).
Academic Year 1 Credit 3 Credits Estimated: Certificate, 12 credits
2024-2025 $1,187.00 $3,561.00 $14,244.00

Mandatory Fees

Category Semester Description Academic Year 24-25
Winter Distance Fee Winter Flat rate $52.00
Summer Distance Fee Summer, I or II Flat rate $104.00

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

  • 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.

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