Tuition

We know that cost is an important consideration as you choose a graduate program. Our prospective student advisors are available to speak with you about tuition costs and financial resources offered through the School of Education. Reach out to us at (415) 422-5467 or schoolofeducation@usfca.edu with any questions you have.

Tuition costs for the first and second years may vary based on the number of units completed in the first year. Second-year tuition is based on the number of units x new tuition rate in that year.

The details below are estimates based on typical student enrollment. For many programs, the number of units a student can choose to take each semester will vary. Contact schoolofeducation@usfca.edu if you have specific questions about your program of interest.

The following rates are effective as of Fall 2022*:

program	cost per unit	first year units	second year units
Catholic Educational Leadership EdD	$1,405 (McGrath Institute scholarship available for up to 6 units each year)	15 units	15 units
Catholic Educational Leadership MA	$1,250 (McGrath Institute scholarship available for up to 6 units each year)	18 units	12 units
Catholic Educational Leadership-Certificate only	$1,250 (McGrath Institute scholarship available for up to 6 units each year)	9 units	6 units
Counseling Psychology - concentration in Marriage & Family Therapy MA - 2 year	$1,250	33 units	27 units
Counseling Psychology - concentration in Marriage & Family Therapy MA - 3 year	$1,250	27 units	25 units
Counseling Psychology - concentration in School Counseling/PPS Credential MA	$1,065	27 units	22 units
Educational Technology MA	$1,250	18 units	12 units
Educational Technology - Certificate only	$1,250	6 units	6 units
Educational Technology with Credential MA	$1,065	22-29 units (varies by credential type)	13 units
Higher Education & Student Affairs MA	$1,250	18 units	12 units
Human Rights Education MA	$1,250	18 units	12 units
International & Multicultural Education EdD	$1,405	12 units	12 units
International & Multicultural Education MA	$1,250	18 units	12 units
Learning & Instruction EdD	$1,405	12 units	12 units
Organization & Leadership EdD	$1,405	15 units	15 units
Organization & Leadership MA	$1,250	18 units	12 units
Preliminary Administrative Services Credential with Organization & Leadership MA	$1,065	24 units	6 units (completed during second summer of enrollment)
Special Education with Credential MA	$1,065	27 units	15 units
Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages MA	$1,250	18 units	12 units
Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages with Credential MA	$1,065	22-29 units (varies by credential type)	13 units
Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages - Certificate Only	$1,250	9 units	6 units
Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages with concentration in Educational Technology with MA	$1,250	18 units	15 units
Teaching Reading with Certificate MA	$1,250	15 units	15 units
Teaching Reading with Certificate and Credential MA	$1,065	22-28 units (varies by credential type)	21 units
Teaching Reading - Certificate Only	$1,250	11 units	3 units
Teaching with Credential MAT	$1,065	22-29 units (varies by credential type)	13 units
Teaching with Credential -- Catholic School Teaching	$1,065	22-29 units (varies by credential type)	16 units
Teaching with Credential - San Francisco Teacher Residency (SFTR)	$635	34-40 units (varies by credential type)	6 (completed during second summer of enrollment)
Teaching with Credential - Urban Education & Social Justice (UESJ)	$1,065	22-29 units (varies by credential type)	13 units

*Please note that tuition rates and fees are subject to change and typically increase slightly each year. Additional tuition and fees may apply, estimate based on anticipated registered hours. More information can be found about tuition and graduate student fees on the university tuition and fees schedule.

**SFUSD Employees entering the Teacher Education or Special Education programs are eligible for a discounted tuition rate if they meet the following criteria:

candidates are paraprofessionals, emergency-credentialed teachers, or long-term substitute teachers in 2018-19
candidates will continue to be employed as such (or they become interns) during their enrollment in the USF program in 2019-21
candidates plan to teach in SFUSD for at least 3 years thereafter

***The USF School of Education offers a 40% reduced Catholic Educator’s Reduced Tuition Rate in order to increase the number and diversity of credentialed teachers in Catholic schools. This tuition rate is available for candidates who are in a teaching credential program or in a Reading Certificate program, and providing a needed service to Catholic schools. For more information, please review the Catholic Educator’s Reduced Tuition rate description.

Mandatory Fees

Association of Graduate Students USF (AGSUSF) - $35 per semester; $70 per year for all School of Education students.
Student Health Insurance - Please visit the Health Promotion Service website for complete information.

Billing information

USF's Student Accounts Office located in the Student Enrollment Services Office offers many payment options to facilitate tuition payment. Accepted methods of payment include personal checks, money orders, and bank wire transfers. The Student Enrollment Services website provides complete information about additional payment options, the payment plan, billing and tuition payment due dates. The Office of Student Accounts in Lone Mountain Room 200 may be reached by phone at (415) 422-2571 or by email at StudentAccounts@usfca.edu.