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Professional Masters Degrees

What About Finances?

Tuition and Fees

The following approximate costs are indicative of costs that can be expected by MEM and MF candidates. PhD students should consult the bulletin of the Graduate School.

For Academic Year 2009-2010, the above tuition and fees apply. Fees are subject to change and students should expect the figures to be different in 2009-2010.

Tuition & Fees
Fall 2009
Spring 2010
Total
Tuition
14,100
14,100
28,200
Health Fee*
290
290
580
Health Insurance**
please refer to chart below
0
0
0**
Student Gov't. Fee*
16
16
32
Recreation Fee
34
34
68
Transcript Fee
40
0
40
Total (tuition + fees)
$14,480
$14,440
$28,920

 

Other expenses:
Fall 2009
Spring 2010
Total
Books/Supplies
600
600
1,200
Housing
3,425
3,425
6,850
Board
2,300
2,300
4,600
Transportation
1,125
1,125
2,250
Miscellaneous
1,725
1,725
3,450
Loan Fees
277
277
554
Total (living expenses)
$9,452
$9,452
$18,904
 
Grand Total***
$23,932
$23,892
$47,824

*Subject to change per May 2009 Board of Trustees meeting/approval.

**Health Insurance (Annual Charge)
(age on August 1, 2008)
   
      
Under 26:
$1,658
   Spouse $2,875
26-34:
$1,795
   Children $1,634
35-44:
$2,078
   Family $4,291
45 & over:
 $2,463
      

 

Spring/Summer (new students)
(by semester)
   
Under 26:
$1,007
26-34:
$1,071
35-44:
$1,262
45 & over:
 $1,497

 

***International Students must provide a statement of support with their Visa application. International students must have proof of support for ten months of living expenses. The "Grand Total" for the purpose of obtaining a Visa is $47,824 plus $7,250 support for spouse and $3250 support per dependent in addition to spouse.

Motor vehicle registration:

  • Automobile: $99-$444
  • Motorcycle: $45

In addition to these necessary expenses, the student will incur others which will depend to a large extent upon individual tastes and habits. The average Duke student, however, can plan on a budget in the range of $29,000 to $38,000 for the academic year. Students with families naturally will have higher expenses. International students should expect to provide proof of funding for tuition fees and a minimum of 10 months of living expenses. Admitted international students will be provided with a budget as part of the visa process.

Flat-fee Tuition

The flat-fee tuition allows Master of Environmental Management and Master of Forestry degree candidates to register for 9 or more units of credit for a fixed tuition payment per semester. The normal full-time enrollment is expected to be 12 units per semester, although units may vary from 9 to 15 depending upon the student's academic and assistantship requirements. Permission is required to register for fewer than 9 or more than 15 units in a semester.

Students in the two-year MEM and MF programs will pay the flat-fee tuition for four semesters. Students in one of the concurrent degree programs will pay the flat fee for those semesters in which they are registered as full-time students in the Nicholas School of the Environment and Earth Sciences. Students in the concurrent MEM/MF program pay the flat-fee tuition for a minimum of five semesters. Students in the one-year MF degree option will pay the flat fee for two semesters.

If the student is permitted to be enrolled part time (fewer than 9 units), he or she will be charged per unit of credit ($1100 per unit for the 2008-2009 academic year).

Students who have completed the required semesters in residence and all course requirements except the master's project will be charged a minimum registration fee ($350 for 2005-2006) each semester until the degree is completed.

All students are expected to be registered in residence, to be approved for a leave of absence, or to pay a minimum registration fee for each semester until their degree is completed.

Housing Charges

On-campus housing for professional and graduate students is available on a limited basis. Questions regarding costs should be addressed to:

Office of Housing Administration
Duke University
Box 90451
Durham, NC 27708-0451

Tuition and Fees for the Summer

For MEM and MF students who wish to take additional credits during the summer, please go to the Summer Sessions Web site for details. You will find information on tuition, fees, housing, policies and procedures related to the Duke University summer session at their Web site. Or you may contact them at the Office of Summer Programs, The Bishop's House. Students who are interested in summer study in Beaufort should consult the Duke Marine Laboratory Web site.