Graduate Program Tuition and Fees
Tuition and Financial Aid
Bethel makes getting your graduate degree easy and affordable. On this page, you'll find costs for Graduate Degree programs offered through our College of Professional Studies.
2023-2024 Per Credit Hour Tuition Rates for Graduate Programs
Below are the tuition rates for the 2023-2024 year effective August 2023. Please note that other costs and fees are associated with attending. If you have any questions or need help finding and applying for financial aid, the Bethel University Financial Aid Office is here to help.
Master of Science in Physician Assistant Studies
$13,750 per semester ($655 per credit hour average across the length of the program)
Master of Arts in Education
$518 per credit hour
Master of Science in Criminal Justice
$525 per credit hour ($394 per credit hour for military/911/students)
Master of Business Administration
$631 per credit hour ($473 per credit hour for military/911 students)
MBA
Offered through the College of Professional Studies
36 Hour Program
Our accelerated Masters of Business Administration program offers concentrations in four fields: Academic Practitioner, Executive, Healthcare Administration, and Human Resource Management. Tuition for the 2023-2024 Bethel University Master of Business Administration program is $631 per credit hour and includes:
- All course fees
- All required textbooks and course materials
- 24/7 tutorial support
Criminal Justice
Offered through the College of Professional Studies
36 Hour Program
Tuition for the 2023-2024 Bethel University Master of Science in Criminal Justice is $525 per credit hour and includes:
- All course fees
- All required textbooks and course materials
Physician Assistant Program
Offered through the College of Health Sciences
Application Fee
$75
Enrollment Deposit, if accepted
$1,000 (non-refundable)
Physician Assistant Tuition
$13,750 per semester
Graduation Fee
$70
Drop Fee
$25 per course
Master of Arts in Education
Offered through the Division of Education
(Non-Licensure) 30-hour program - Online
The MAEd program is designed to build on the educator's current teaching philosophy and to enhance classroom skills to form a better understanding of the latest technology and instructional methods. Tuition for the 2023-2024 year is $518 per credit hour and includes:
- All technology
- Book charges
Master of Arts in Leadership Excellence
Offered Through the Division of Education
(Licensure) 30-hour program - Online
The Leadership Excellence MAEd program is designed for practicing teachers who have taught for three or more years and who are seeking the Instructional Leadership License to become an administrator in conjunction with their master's.
Tuition for 2023-2024 year is $518 per credit hour and includes:
- All technology
- Book charges
Tuition Payment Options
Students are required to pay all tuition and fees at the beginning of each term, and registration is not complete until all fees are paid.
Helpful Resources
We're Here to Help
If you have any questions or need help finding and applying for financial aid, the Bethel University Financial Aid Office is here to help.
Financial Aid Office
Phone: (844) 415-2151
Email: studentsupport@bethelu.edu
Veterans Benefits: (931) 551-4150
Graduate Student Cost of Attendance
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