Pursuing your advanced degree certainly has its rewards. Some will argue a Master’s Degree is now the equivalent of what a Bachelor’s Degree was twenty years ago. Nonetheless, while the benefits are certainly there, go into this decision with your eyes wide open. The costs can be extreme.
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Data Summary
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The average total cost of graduate school comes out to roughly $38,200 per year.[1] -
Private, nonprofit institutions cost the most, but this is before factoring in financial aid, grants, and scholarships.[2] -
The median cost of a two-year master’s degree program was $52,200.[3] -
Online master’s degree programs are typically cheaper than in-person programs by 20% or more.[4] -
The average cost of a Ph.D. totaled $166,800-$333,700 for a 4-8 year program before grants and assistantships.[5] -
The average cost of graduate school has increased by nearly 140% in the past 30 years.[6]