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Brian Lamb School of Communication CCSE
Master's in Communication

Cost and Financial Aid

The Master of Science in Communication degree is a 30 credit program. Up to 12 credits may be taken as an undergraduate, with the remaining 18 credits taken as a graduate student.

Courses taken while in undergraduate status will be assessed at the current undergraduate tuition rate. As a full-time student, these course will be included with no additional fee. Current tuition rates for the graduate program are listed below.

Graduate Tuition

INDIANA RESIDENTS

OUT-OF-STATE RESIDENTS

Cost per Credit Hour $520 $820
Total Credit Hours 18 18
Total Degree Cost* $9,360 $14,760

The cost of attending Purdue varies depending on where you choose to live, enrollment in a specific program or college, food and travel expenses, and other variables. The Office of the Bursar website shows estimated costs for the current aid year for students by semester and academic year. These amounts are used in determining a student’s estimated eligibility for financial aid. You can also use our tuition calculator to estimate tuition costs.

 Financial aid is available. Contact the Division of Financial Aid with questions.