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Graduate Student Tuition and Fees

Annual Expenses

Understand the costs surrounding pursuit of your master’s degree: from technology fees to tuition to parking and more.

2023-24 MSAT Graduate Expenses

Total Budget
Educational expenses for financial aid purposes include two types of costs:

  • Direct charges paid to the school (tuition and fees)
  • Estimated indirect costs not paid directly to the College (e.g., books, travel)
Direct ChargesCharges per UnitMSAT Program Total
Tuition per Credit Hour, Year 1 – 37 Credits
Tuition per Credit Hour, Year 2 – 26 Credits
$640
$640
$23,680
$16,640
Technology Resources fee, 3 terms per, Year 1
Technology Resources fee, 3 terms per, Year 2
$150
$150
$450
$450
Parking per Year$250$500
Class Fees, Year 1 (See List)
Class Fees, Year 2 (See List)
Variable$1,290
$1,310
Graduation Fee, Year 2$150
Total Charges, Year 1
Total Charges, Year 2
—
—
$25,670
$18,800

MSAT Indirect Costs (estimated for 12 months)

Indirect CostsCharges per UnitMSAT Total
Books & Digital Media—$1,206
Criminal Background Check—$20-75
Professional Attire—$300
Room & Meals (off campus)—$15,967
Travel—$4,125
BOC Certification Fee*—$390
Professional Dues (NATA, MAATA, VATA)**—$75-125
Professional Conference Attendance—$300
*Required only at Graduation
**Not required

MSAT Course Fees

Course #Course NameFee
AT 501Anatomy for Healthcare Professionals I$120
AT 502Anatomy for Healthcare Professionals II$120
AT 511Athletic Training Applications I$100
AT 520Patient Examination & Care I$100
AT 521Patient Examination & Care II$100
AT 530Therapeutic Interventions I$100
AT 531Therapeutic Interventions II$100
AT 550Clinical Experience I$170
AT 551Clinical Experience II$220
AT 552Clinical Experience III$160
AT 610Athletic Training Applications II$100
AT 650Clinical Experience IV$110
AT 651Clinical Immersion I$550
AT 652Clinical Immersion II$550

2023-24 MDMS Graduate Expenses

Total Budget
Educational expenses for financial aid purposes include two types of costs:

  • Direct charges paid to the school (tuition and fees)
  • Estimated indirect costs not paid directly to the College (e.g., books, travel)

Post B.A./B.S.

Direct ChargesCharges per UnitMDMS Program Total
33 credit hour program (1 credit capstone in May term)$640$21,120
Technology Resources per Term, 3 terms per year$150$450
Graduation Fee$150
Total Charges—$21,720

 

Accelerated 4+1 Program

For current undergraduate students of Bridgewater College.

Direct ChargesCharges per UnitMDMS Total
4+1 BC undergrad with 3 hours of upgrade$640/credit hour x 30
$150/credit hour x 3
$19,650
Technology Resources per Term$150$450
Graduation Fee$150
Total Charges—$20,250

 

MDMS Indirect Costs (estimated for 12 months)

Applies to both the 18-month Post B.A./B.S. and Accelerated 4+1 Program.

Indirect CostsCharges per UnitMDMS Total
Books & Digital Media—$1,206
Room & Meals (off campus)—$15,967
Travel—$4,125
Laptop computer and required software—$2,000
Camera and required lens—$1,150
Professional headphones—$150
For more information about the equipment needed for the MDMS program, please see the MDMS Graduate Expenses tab on the MDMS program overview page.

 

MDMS Optional Course Fee

Course #Course NameFee
DMS 515Digital Media Production Strategies$80

2023-24 MSHRM Graduate Expenses

Total Budget
Educational expenses for financial aid purposes include two types of costs:

  • Direct charges paid to the school (tuition and fees)
  • Estimated indirect costs not paid directly to the College (e.g., books, travel)

Post B.A./B.S.

Direct ChargesCharges per UnitMSHRM Program Total
30 credit hour program (3 credit capstone in May Term)$640$19,200
Technology Resources per Term, 3 terms per year$150$450
Parking per Year$250$250
Graduation Fee$150
Total Charges—$20,050

MSHRM Indirect Costs (estimated for 12 months)

Indirect CostsCharges per UnitMSHRM Total
Books & Digital Media—$1,206
Room & Meals (off campus)—$15,967
Travel—$4,125

 

2023-24 MSPsy Graduate Expenses

Total Budget
Educational expenses for financial aid purposes include two types of costs:

  • Direct charges paid to the school (tuition and fees)
  • Estimated indirect costs not paid directly to the College (e.g., books, travel)

Post B.A./B.S.

Direct ChargesCharges per UnitMSPsy Program Total
30 credit hour program (1 credit capstone in May Term)$640$19,200
Technology Resources per Term, 2 terms per year$150$300
Parking per Year$250$250
Graduation Fee$150
Total Charges—$19,900

MSPsy Indirect Costs (estimated for 12 months)

Indirect CostsCharges per UnitMSPsy Total
Books & Digital Media—$1,206
Room & Meals (off campus)—$15,967
Travel—$4,125

 

Since graduate students are charged differently than undergraduate students, Bridgewater College does not offer institutional aid for graduate programs. Federal and private loans are available to eligible students. Find out more about the Direct Unsubsidized Loan and Graduate PLUS Loan at the Federal Student Aid website.