2008 - 2009 Academic Fees
(Updated on July 21, 2008)
In October 2006, the Board of Trustees approved a four-tier tuition scale to reflect the broad array of programs the Graduate School offers. Each tier's tution was set to be a realistic market rate based on each program's peer programs at other institutions as identified by the program's department. This new tiered structure goes into effect with the fall 2007 semester.
Tier One:
applied psychology
applied sociology
automotive engineering (PhD and MS)
economics
human factors psychology
industrial/organizational psych
nursing
nursing (genetics)
packaging science
Tier Two:
accounting
agricultural education
architecture
bioengineering
biosystems engineering
business administration (on campus)
chemical engineering
chemistry
city & regional planning
civil engineering
computer engineering
computer science
construction science and management
counselor ed (all concentrations)
digital production arts
electrical engineering
environmental design
environmental engineering & science
environmental health physics
graphic communications
history
human resource development
hydrogeology
industrial engineering
management
marketing
materials science and engineering
mathematical sciences
mechanical engineering
middle grades education
parks, recreation, and tourism mgt
physics
planning and landscape architecture
textiles, fiber & polymer science
visual arts
Tier Three
animal physiology (avs)
applied economics
applied economics and statistics
aquaculture, fisheries and wildlife biology
biochemistry
English
entomology
environmental toxicology
food technology
food, nutrition and culinary sciences
genetics
microbiology
plant and environmental sciences
professional communication
rhetoric, communication and information design
zoology/biological sciences
Tier Four
administration & supervision
counselor education (community counseling)
counselor education (school counseling)
counselor education (student affairs)
curriculum and instruction
early childhood education
educational leadership (higher ed)
educational leadership (P-12)
elementary education
forest resources
International Family and Community Studies
policy studies
public administration
reading
secondary education (english)
secondary education (hist & geog)
secondary education (math)
secondary education (nat sci)
special education
youth development leadership
Other (see chart for rates):
historic preservation
real estate development
off-campus and telecommuting
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Full Time Graduate Fees* |
Graduate Assistant Fees** |
Part Time*** |
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SC |
NR |
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SC |
NR |
Tier One |
$4,518 |
$9,058 |
$959 |
$500 |
$1012 |
Tier Two |
$3,869 |
$7,756 |
$959 |
$500 |
$1012 |
Tier Three |
$3,385 |
$6,788 |
$959 |
$500 |
$1012 |
Tier Four |
$3,038 |
$6,093 |
$959 |
$500 |
$1012 |
* These amounts include all required fees such as the health fee, etc.
** Except students enrolled in 12 0r more credit hours will be access an additional $33.50 transit fee.
*** Fewer than 12 scheduled credit hours (SCH) per semester, 3 per Summer session.
**** In addition to the per-credit fees listed above, part-time graduate students are required to pay additional per-semester and per-hour fees (Matriculation Fee, Software License Fee, and Graduate Activity Fee). If a part-time student is enrolled in seven or more hours per semester (four or more per summer session), the prevailing Health Fee is also assessed.
Resident |
Non-Resident |
| Off-Campus Rates, including Telecampus: Academic fees only - Other fees may apply |
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| MBA/MHA/MEngr Off-Campus Programs | ||
| 2008-2009 | $554 (per hour) | $969 (per hour) |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical/Computer Engineering Online Courses | ||
| Entering Fall 2008 | $447 (per hour) | $447 (per hour) |
| Other Graduate courses | ||
| 2008-2009 | $500 (per hour) | $1012 (per hour) |
| Undergraduate courses | ||
| 2008-2009 | $447 (per hour) | $1011 (per hour) |
| Masters in Real Estate Development (MRED) *** | ||
| Entering Fall 2008 | $11,250 (per semester) | $11,250 (per semester) |
| Masters in Historic Preservation (MHP) *** | ||
| Entering Fall 2008 | $14,000 (per semester) | $14,000 (per semester) |
| HEHD On-Line Graduate Programs (excluding Youth Development Leadership) | ||
| 2008-2009 | $495 (per hour) | $495 (per hour) |
| Youth Development Leadership Online Program (excluding Graduate Assistants) |
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| 2008-2009 | $395 (per hour) | $395 (per hour) |
| Masters in Education (excluding Counseling) | ||
| 2008-2009 | $325 (per hour) | $650 (per hour) |
| Masters in Industrial Engineering Online |
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| 2008-2009 | $750(per hour) | $750(per hour) |
| Industial Engineering Certificate (6 + 12 hours) |
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| 2008-2009 | $750(per hour) | $750(per hour) |
| ALL STUDENTS |
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| Laboratory Fee | $75-200* (per lab seat) | $75-200* (per lab seat) |
Academic fees for classes taught out-of-state are determined on the basis of location. Special fees apply to the joint MHA degree administered between Clemson University and MUSC. Contact MHA program coordinator for specifics.
Auditing Fees
Full-time students or graduate assistants may audit courses as part of their schedule. Part-time students are charged according to the following schedule:
| South Carolina | Nonresident | |
|---|---|---|
| Academic Fee (per semester hour) | $250* | $506* |
Clemson University's Policy on Auditing is detailed in the Graduate School Regulations.
Graduation Fees
The following graduation fees are specific to graduation in addition to the above charges:
| Diploma Mailing Fee | $10* |
|---|---|
| Apparel for Graduation (Attendance Optional) | |
| Master's or Education Specialist | $58.98* |
| Ph.D. Degree Candidates (rental) | $96.99* |
Apparel for Graduation can be acquired from the bookstore on campus. Master's apparel is available for purchase and Ph.D. apparel is available for rent.
1 TBD - To be determined at the next Board of Trustees meeting
* All fees and charges listed are subject to change without notice.
** Admissions to the MHA program were suspended for 2004-2005
*** No tuition reduction is available for these programs.
**** Students taking at least 3 credit hours in the summer are considered "full-time" as far as most benefits and loans are concerned. A maximum of 6 hours can be taken unless your program requires more (ex. MBA). However, students MUST pay for additional hours, up to 12, at the part-time rate.
