Education, Applied Behavior Analysis, & Autism Studies Cost and Aid
Let’s break down the cost of our School of Education post-baccalaureate and graduate degree programs—and explore how we make them more affordable for you. Programs include PBTL, MAT, MEd, MA in Autism Studies, and MS in Applied Behavior Analysis.
Academic Year 2026-27
These costs apply to the Fall ’26, Spring ’27, and Summer ’27 semesters.
Post-Baccalaureate Direct Costs
The Post-Baccalaureate Teacher Licensure program is for students who have a bachelor’s degree, but seek teaching licensure without obtaining a graduate degree, Therefore, course standards and costs are equivalent to the undergraduate level.
| Educator rate | Post-Baccalaureate Teacher Licensure (PBTL) Normal rate | |
| Tuition | $415 per credit hour | $483 per credit hour |
| Technology and Credentialing Fee | $92 per semester | $92 per semester |
The PBTL is traditionally an eighteen-month program requiring 43–61 credits depending on concentration.
Graduate Direct Costs
| MA/MAT/MEd/MS Educator rate | MA/MAT/MEd/MS Normal rate | |
| Tuition | $446 per credit hour | $520 per credit hour |
| Technology and Credentialing Fee | $92 per semester | $92 per semester |
The MA program is traditionally an 18–24-month program. The MAT and MS programs traditionally last 2 years, and the MEd lasts 1-2 years. Total credit hours vary by program and concentration.
PBTL and Graduate Indirect Costs
Students should also anticipate additional indirect costs such as books, supplies, travel, recreation, and personal items. These expenses are not billed by MBU but are considered when determining financial aid awards.
Semesterly estimates for these expenses are included below but vary from student to student:
| Books and supplies | $472 |
| Transportation | $768 |
| Personal expenses | $1,260 |
| Loan fees (if federal loans are borrowed) | $72 |
| Off-campus room/board | $8,958 |
| Total estimated indirect costs | $11,530/semester |