Tuition and Fees

Application Fee

The $75 application fee is assessed upon submission of an application to any AAP program. It is not refundable.

Tuition Rates

Posted tuition rates for each graduate degree and certificate are for the following terms: Summer 2022, Fall 2022, and Spring 2023.

Tuition is calculated on a per-course basis and rates vary by program. Select your program-of-interest and see the estimated range of current tuition and fees using the baseline curriculum.

Graduate Degree Programs

Standard Range of Tuition and Fees for the MA in Communication program = $46,870 – $48,870

Courses to complete	Learning modalities	Technology fee
The MA in Communication degree requires 10 courses, and the tuition is $4,687 per course.	This program can be completed in-person, online, or through a combination of these two modalities.	There is a $200 technology fee per online course.

Standard Tuition and Fees for the MA in Cultural Heritage Management program = $48,700

Courses to complete	Learning modalities	Technology fee
The MA in Cultural Heritage Management degree requires 10 courses, and the tuition is $4,690 per course.	This online program requires one in-person on-site seminar. Travel costs associated with the on-site seminar are not included in this calculation.	There is a $200 technology fee per online course.

Standard Range of Tuition and Fees for the MA in Film and Media program = $55,704 – $57,904

Courses to complete	Learning modalities	Technology fee
The MA in Film and Media degree requires 11 courses, and the tuition is $5,064 per course.	This program can be completed fully in-person, or with a combination of online courses.	There is a $200 technology fee per online course.

Standard Range of Tuition and Fees for the MA in Global Security Studies program = $52,860 – $55,260

Courses to complete	Learning modalities	Technology fee
The MA in Global Security Studies degree requires 12 courses, and the tuition is $4,405 per course.	This program can be completed in-person, online, or through a combination of these two modalities.	There is a $200 technology fee per online course.

Standard Range of Tuition and Fees for the MA in Government program = $52,860 – $55,260

Courses to complete	Learning modalities	Technology fee
The MA in Government degree requires 12 courses, and the tuition is $4,405 per course.	This program can be completed in-person, online, or through a combination of these two modalities.	There is a $200 technology fee per online course.

Standard Tuition and Fees for the MA in Museum Studies program = $48,700

Courses to complete	Learning modalities	Technology fee
The MA in Museum Studies degree requires 10 courses, and the tuition is $4,690 per course.	This online program requires one in-person on-site seminar. Travel costs associated with the on-site seminar are not included in this calculation.	There is a $200 technology fee per online course.

Standard Tuition and Fees for the MA in Nonprofit Management program = $46,050

Courses to complete	Learning modalities	Technology fee
The MA in Nonprofit Management degree requires 10 courses, and the tuition is $4,405 per course.	This program can be completed fully online.	There is a $200 technology fee per online course.

Standard Range of Tuition and Fees for the MA in Public Management program = $52,860 – $55,260

Courses to complete	Learning modalities	Technology fee
The MA in Public Management degree requires 12 courses, and the tuition is $4,405 per course.	This program can be completed in-person, online, or through a combination of these two modalities.	There is a $200 technology fee per online course.

Standard Tuition and Fees for the MA in Science Writing program = $32,956

Courses to complete	Learning modalities	Technology fee
The MA in Science Writing degree requires 9 courses, and the tuition is $3,484 per course.	This online program requires one in-person on-site residency. Travel costs associated with the on-site residency are not included in this calculation.	There is a $200 technology fee per online course.

Standard Tuition and Fees for the MA in Teaching Writing program = $32,956

Courses to complete	Learning modalities	Technology fee
The MA in Teaching Writing degree requires 9 courses, and the tuition is $3,484 per course.	This online program requires one in-person on-site residency. Travel costs associated with the on-site residency are not included in this calculation.	There is a $200 technology fee per online course.

Standard Tuition and Fees for the MA in Writing program = $36,840

Courses to complete	Learning modalities	Technology fee
The MA in Writing degree requires 10 courses, and the tuition is $3,484 per course.	This program can be completed fully online.	There is a $200 technology fee per online course.

Standard Tuition and Fees for the Master of Biotechnology Enterprise and Entrepreneurship program = $52,080

Courses to complete	Learning modalities	Technology fee
The Master of Biotechnology Enterprise and Entrepreneurship degree requires 10 courses, and the tuition is $5,008 per course.	This program can be completed fully online.	There is a $200 technology fee per online course.

Standard Range of Tuition and Fees for the Master of Liberal Arts program = $32,270 – $34,270

Courses to complete	Learning modalities	Technology fee
The Master of Liberal Arts degree requires 10 courses, and the tuition is $3,227 per course.	This program can be completed in-person, online, or through a combination of these two modalities.	There is a $200 technology fee per online course.

Standard Range of Tuition and Fees for the MS in Applied Economics program = $50,600 – $52,600

Courses to complete	Learning modalities	Technology fee
The MS in Applied Economics degree requires 10 courses, and the tuition is $5,060 per course.	This program can be completed in-person, online, or through a combination of these two modalities.	There is a $200 technology fee per online course.

Standard Range of Tuition and Fees for the MS in Bioinformatics program = $54,384 – $56,712

Courses to complete	Learning modalities	Technology fee
The MS in Bioinformatics degree requires 11 courses, taken in combination between the Krieger School of Arts and Sciences and the Whiting School of Engineering. Based on your course selections, between 3 and 9 courses will be from the Krieger School of Arts and Sciences, and the tuition for each of these courses is $5,008 per course. Based on your course selections, between 2 and 8 courses will be from the Whiting School of Engineering, and the tuition for each of these courses is $4,920 per course.	This program can be completed in-person, online, or through a combination of these two modalities.	There is a $200 technology fee per Krieger School of Arts and Sciences’ online course.

Courses to complete

Learning modalities

Technology fee

The MS in Bioinformatics degree requires 11 courses, taken in combination between the Krieger School of Arts and Sciences and the Whiting School of Engineering.

Based on your course selections, between 3 and 9 courses will be from the Krieger School of Arts and Sciences, and the tuition for each of these courses is $5,008 per course.

Based on your course selections, between 2 and 8 courses will be from the Whiting School of Engineering, and the tuition for each of these courses is $4,920 per course.

This program can be completed in-person, online, or through a combination of these two modalities.

There is a $200 technology fee per Krieger School of Arts and Sciences’ online course.

Standard Range of Tuition and Fees for the MS in Biotechnology program = $50,080 – $52,080

Courses to complete	Learning modalities	Technology fee
The MS in Biotechnology degree requires 10 courses, and the tuition is $5,008 per course.	This program can be completed in-person, online, or through a combination of these two modalities.	There is a $200 technology fee per online course.

Standard Tuition and Fees for the MS in Data Analytics and Policy program = $55,260

Courses to complete	Learning modalities	Technology fee
The MS in Data Analytics and Policy degree requires 12 courses, and the tuition is $4,405 per course.	This program can be completed fully online.	There is a $200 technology fee per online course.

Standard Range of Tuition and Fees for the MS in Energy Policy and Climate program = $44,710 – $46,710

Courses to complete	Learning modalities	Technology fee
The MS in Energy Policy and Climate degree requires 10 courses, and the tuition is $4,471 per course.	This program can be completed in-person, online, or through a combination of these two modalities.	There is a $200 technology fee per online course.

Standard Range of Tuition and Fees for the MS in Environmental Sciences and Policy program = $44,710 – $46,510

Courses to complete	Learning modalities	Technology fee
The MS in Environmental Sciences and Policy degree requires 10 courses, and the tuition is $4,471 per course.	This program can be completed in-person, online, or through a combination of these two modalities. When following the online curriculum, one in-person on-site residency is required. Travel costs associated with the on-site residency are not included in this calculation.	There is a $200 technology fee per online course.

Standard Range of Tuition and Fees for the MS in Financial Economics program = $50,600 – $52,600

Courses to complete	Learning modalities	Technology fee
The MS in Financial Economics degree requires 10 courses, and the tuition is $5,060 per course.	This program can be completed in-person, online, or through a combination of these two modalities.	There is a $200 technology fee per online course.

Standard Tuition and Fees for the MS in Food Safety Regulation program = $52,080

Courses to complete	Learning modalities	Technology fee
The MS in Food Safety Regulation degree requires 10 courses, and the tuition is $5,008 per course.	This program can be completed fully online.	There is a $200 technology fee per online course.

Standard Tuition and Fees for the MS in Geographic Information Systems program = $45,800

Courses to complete	Learning modalities	Technology fee
The MS in Geographic Information Systems degree requires 10 courses, and the tuition is $4,380 per course.	This program can be completed fully online.	There is a $200 technology fee per online course.

Standard Tuition and Fees for the MS in Geospatial Intelligence program = $55,260

Courses to complete	Learning modalities	Technology fee
The MS in Geospatial Intelligence degree requires 12 courses, and the tuition is $4,405 per course.	This program can be completed fully online.	There is a $200 technology fee per online course.

Standard Range of Tuition and Fees for the MS in Individualized Genomics and Health program = $50,080 – $52,080

Courses to complete	Learning modalities	Technology fee
The MS in Individualized Genomics and Health degree requires 10 courses, and the tuition is $5,008 per course.	This program can be completed in-person, online, or through a combination of these two modalities.	There is a $200 technology fee per online course.

Standard Tuition and Fees for the MS in Intelligence Analysis program = $55,260

Courses to complete	Learning modalities	Technology fee
The MS in Intelligence Analysis degree requires 12 courses, and the tuition is $4,405 per course.	This program can be completed fully online.	There is a $200 technology fee per online course.

Standard Tuition and Fees for the MS in Organizational Leadership program = $46,920

Courses to complete	Learning modalities	Technology fee
The MS in Organizational Leadership degree requires 10 courses, and the tuition is $4,492 per course.	This program can be completed fully online.	There is a $200 technology fee per online course.

Standard Tuition and Fees for the MS in Regenerative and Stem Cell Technologies program = $51,880

Courses to complete	Learning modalities	Technology fee
The MS in Regenerative and Stem Cell Technologies degree requires 10 courses, and the tuition is $5,008 per course.	This online program requires one in-person on-site lab residency. Travel costs associated with the on-site lab residency are not included in this calculation.	There is a $200 technology fee per online course.

Standard Tuition and Fees for the MS in Regulatory Science program = $52,080

Courses to complete	Learning modalities	Technology fee
The MS in Regulatory Science degree requires 10 courses, and the tuition is $5,008 per course.	This program can be completed fully online.	There is a $200 technology fee per online course.

Standard Tuition and Fees for the MS in Research Administration program = $51,960

Courses to complete	Learning modalities	Technology fee
The MS in Research Administration degree requires 12courses, and the tuition is $4,130 per course.	This program can be completed fully online.	There is a $200 technology fee per online course.

Graduate Certificate Programs

Standard Range of Tuition and Fees for the Certificate in Biotechnology Education program = $25,040 – $25,840

Courses to complete	Learning modalities	Technology fee
The Certificate in Biotechnology Education curriculum requires 5 courses, and the tuition is $5,008 per course.	This program can be completed in-person, online, or through a combination of these two modalities. When following the online curriculum, one in-person on-site laboratory course is required. Travel costs associated with the on-site lab course are not included in this calculation.	There is a $200 technology fee per online course.

Standard Range of Tuition and Fees for the Certificate in Biotechnology Enterprise program = $25,040 – $26,040

Courses to complete	Learning modalities	Technology fee
The Certificate in Biotechnology Enterprise curriculum requires 5 courses, and the tuition is $5,008 per course.	This program can be completed in-person, online, or through a combination of these two modalities.	There is a $200 technology fee per online course.

Standard Tuition and Fees for the Certificate in Data Analytics and Policy program = $23,025

Courses to complete	Learning modalities	Technology fee
The Certificate in Data Analytics and Policy curriculum requires 5 courses, and the tuition is $4,405 per course.	This program can be completed in-person, online, or through a combination of these two modalities.	There is a $200 technology fee per online course.

Standard Tuition and Fees for the Certificate in Digital Curation program = $29,140

Courses to complete	Learning modalities	Technology fee
The Certificate in Digital Curation curriculum requires 6 courses, and the tuition is $4,690 per course.	This online program requires one in-person on-site internship. Travel costs associated with the on-site internship are not included in this calculation.	There is a $200 technology fee per online course.

Standard Tuition and Fees for the Certificate in Geographic Information Systems program = $22,900

Courses to complete	Learning modalities	Technology fee
The Certificate in Geographic Information Systems curriculum requires 5 courses, and the tuition is $4,380 per course.	This program can be completed fully online.	There is a $200 technology fee per online course.

Standard Tuition and Fees for the Certificate in Intelligence program = $23,025

Courses to complete	Learning modalities	Technology fee
The Certificate in Intelligence curriculum requires 5 courses, and the tuition is $4,405 per course.	This program can be completed fully online.	There is a $200 technology fee per online course.

Standard Tuition and Fees for the Certificate in Nonprofit Management program = $27,630

Courses to complete	Learning modalities	Technology fee
The Certificate in Nonprofit Management curriculum requires 6 courses, and the tuition is $4,405 per course.	This program can be completed fully online.	There is a $200 technology fee per online course.

Standard Range of Tuition and Fees for the Certificate in Science Writing program = $17,420 – $18,420

Courses to complete	Learning modalities	Technology fee
The Certificate in Science Writing curriculum requires 5 courses, and the tuition is $3,484 per course.	This program can be completed in-person, online, or through a combination of these two modalities.	There is a $200 technology fee per online course.

Standard Tuition and Fees for the Certificate in Teaching Writing program = $18,420

Courses to complete	Learning modalities	Technology fee
The Certificate in Teaching Writing curriculum requires 5 courses, and the tuition is $3,484 per course.	This program can be completed fully online.	There is a $200 technology fee per online course.

Standard Range of Tuition and Fees for the Post-Master’s Certificate in Quantitative Methods in Applied Economics program = $20,240 – $21,040

Courses to complete	Learning modalities	Technology fee
The Post-Master’s Certificate in Quantitative Methods in Applied Economics curriculum requires 4 courses, and the tuition is $5,060 per course.	This program can be completed in-person, online, or through a combination of these two modalities.	There is a $200 technology fee per online course.

Standard Range of Tuition and Fees for the Post-Master’s Certificate in Sequence Analysis and Genomics program = $25,040 – $26,040

Courses to complete	Learning modalities	Technology fee
The Post-Master’s Certificate in Sequence Analysis and Genomics curriculum requires 5 courses, and the tuition is $5,008 per course.	This program can be completed in-person, online, or through a combination of these two modalities.	There is a $200 technology fee per online course.

Course Fees

In addition to tuition, some courses will require field trip, laboratory, technology, and thesis fees. These fees, specified in the Course Schedule for each semester/term, are payable at the same time as the regular tuition charges and are non-refundable.

Billing Statement

All fees for each course will be itemized on your statement and listed separately from tuition. If you receive financial assistance, please check with your sponsor regarding reimbursement of tuition and fees. Please note that all fees are non-refundable. Full course tuition is due at the time of registration. All other fees are payable as noted below.

Technology Fee

All fully online and blended courses in AAP require an additional technology fee. This fee applies to all students registered in online classes, and it is not refundable.

Continuation Courses Fee

Students who are in a thesis course and do not finish the thesis in the semester in which they enrolled for it must pay a continuation-of-enrollment fee of $500 for each subsequent semester/term until a final grade has been submitted. Students submit a registration form with payment to the Enrollment Office. This fee also allows students to continue using university facilities such as libraries, and the Johns Hopkins Enterprise Directory (JHED). Learn more about the particulars around this fee.

Late Registration Fee

The Late Registration period is defined as the seven days prior to the start of classes and requires a $150 fee. Late registration does not apply for new students who were accepted for that term.

Check the Academic Calendar for late registration deadlines.

The Advanced Academic Programs Office of Enrollment Services is located at the Johns Hopkins Bernstein Offit Building, 1717 Massachusetts Ave., N.W., Suite 101, Washington, DC 20036-2001.

We are open Monday through Thursday from 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. (6:30 p.m. during an open registration period) and Friday from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. If you require registration assistance, please contact us.

Please note: New students registering for their first semester are exempt from this policy.

Graduation Fee

Every graduate needs to pay the graduation fee, regardless of whether or not they plan to attend the ceremony. The graduation fee is $100 and is payable upon receipt of a bill from the Student Accounts office. Student Accounts sends this bill in October to students who completed degree requirements during the summer term; in March to those who completed requirements in the Fall, and in April to Spring graduates.

Refund Policy

Students may elect to withdraw from one or more course(s) for a variety of reasons. Refunds are made in accordance with the Refund Schedule.