Graduate Tuition and Fees
Graduate Tuition: Summer 2012–Spring 2013
| Program | Per Credit Tuition | Average Credits 1st Year | Average Cost 1st Year | Total Credits | Anticipated Total Program Cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fine Arts Programs | |||||
| Master of Fine Arts Boston | $750 | 30 | $22,500 | 60 | $45,900 |
| Graduate Post-Baccalaureate Program* | $750 | 24 | $18,000 | 24 | $18,000 |
| Low-residency MFA: MassArt at the Fine Arts Work Center in Provincetown** | $750 | 17 | $12,750 | 60 | $44,310 |
| Summer MFA in Fine Art | $750 | 24 | $18,000 | 60 | $46,440 |
| Design Programs | |||||
| Master of Architecture Track 1*** |
$750 | 42 |
$31,500 | 102 | $78,660 |
| Master of Architecture Track 2**** |
$750 | 48 | $36,000 | 60 | $45,360 |
| Dynamic Media Institute MFA Full-time |
$750 | 30 | $22,500 | 60 | $45,900 |
| Dynamic Media Institute MFA Part-time |
$750 | 18 | $13,500 | 60 | $46,800 |
| Art Education Programs***** | |||||
| Master of Arts in Teaching / Art Education |
$750 | 18 |
$13,500 |
36 | $27,540 |
| Teacher Preparation Program | $550 | 18 | $9,900 | 24 | $13,320 |
Graduate students pay on a per-credit basis. The tuition fee per credit varies with the program, but does not vary based on residency status of the student.
*Students in the Graduate Post-Baccalaureate program may enroll in 24-29 credits.
**Low-residency MFA: MassArt at the Fine Arts Work Center in Provincetown students enroll in 17 credits in the first year, 31 credits in the second year, and 12 credits in the third year.
***Master of Architecture credits vary per year. Track I students generally enroll in 33-42 credits in the first year, 48 credits in the second, and 12 credits in the third (and final) year.
****Master of Architecture Track II students enroll in 48 credits the first year, and 12 credits in the final year.
*****Students in the Master of Arts in Teaching/Art Education (MAT/AE) and Teacher Preparation Program (TPP) enroll in 6-9 credits per term. MAT/AE students may complete the program in 1-3 years. TPP students generally enroll for 2-3 semesters.
Graduate course costs
Course charges accrue on a per-credit basis. With the exception of Professional and Continuing Education (PCE) courses, charges are for tuition alone. PCE courses charge an additional lab fee. Graduate tuition rates increase approximately 3-5 percent per year. The anticipated program cost is an estimated figure based on the current and projected cost.
Health insurance
Every student enrolled in nine credits or more MUST either enroll in MassArt's health insurance plan or submit an insurance waiver. Students are charged in the fall for the full academic year. The MassArt insurance cost for 2011-2012 was $1,137. The cost of insurance may increase slightly for the next year.
Off-campus living expenses
The Office of Student Financial Assistance estimates a moderate 9-month budget for Boston at $18,656 and $24,878 for 12 months.
Art Supplies and Books
Art Supplies and Books are estimated to cost $2,100 for students enrolled for two terms, and $3,150 for students enrolled over three terms.
MassArt's Artists' Residence offers a few co-ed apartments to graduate students. Graduate students who want campus housing should apply for housing in the Artists' Residence. For more information about housing and costs for the Artists' Residence, visit the department of Housing and Residence Life. Most graduate students live off-campus.