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Program Tuition Information
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Non-Degree Seeking students will be charged the same tuition rates for the applicable credential level (undergraduate courses are charged at the bachelor’s rate and master’s courses are charged at the master’s rate).
Associate degree programs:
| tuition type | per credit cost | total tuition cost1 |
|---|---|---|
| Standard | $415 | $24,900 |
| Retired Military Veteran |
$3302,3 | $19,800 |
| Active Duty Reservist National Guard Department of Defense Federal Civilian Employees |
$2502,3 | $15,000 |
1Total Tuition Cost displayed is based on the total number of credits required for the program and may vary based on transfer credit applied. In addition, all students will be charged a one-time graduation fee of $150. Other fees may apply and all fees are subject to change without advance notice. See the University Catalog for more information.
2 Tuition per credit represented with applicable military grant applied.
3 Tuition rate available to immediate family members (does not apply to DOD Federal Civilian Employees.)
Bachelor's degree programs:
| tuition type | per credit cost | total tuition cost1 |
|---|---|---|
| Standard | $415 | $49,800 |
| Retired Military Veteran |
$3302,3 | $39,600 |
| Active Duty Reservist National Guard Department of Defense Federal Civilian Employees |
$2502,3 | $30,000 |
1Total Tuition Cost displayed is based on the total number of credits required for the program and may vary based on transfer credit applied. In addition, all students will be charged a one-time graduation fee of $150. Other fees may apply and all fees are subject to change without advance notice. See the University Catalog for more information.
2 Tuition per credit represented with applicable military grant applied.
3 Tuition rate available to immediate family members (does not apply to DOD Federal Civilian Employees.)
Master of Arts in Education (MAED)
| tuition type | per credit cost | total tuition cost1 |
|---|---|---|
| Standard | $567 | $17,010 |
| Retired Military Veteran |
$425.252,3 | $12,757.50 |
| Military Immediate Family Members Department of Defense Federal Civilian Employees |
$325 | $9,750 |
| Active Duty Reservist National Guard |
$2502,3 | $7,500 |
Master of Business Administration (MBA)
Master of Science in Health Administration (MSHA)
| tuition type | per credit cost | total tuition cost1 |
|---|---|---|
| Standard | $567 | $27,216 |
| Retired Military Veteran |
$425.252,3 | $20,412 |
| Military Immediate Family Members Department of Defense Federal Civilian Employees |
$325 | $15,600 |
| Active Duty Reservist National Guard |
$2502,3 | $12,000 |
Dual Degree - Master of Science in Health Administration and Master of Business Administration (MSHA-MBA)
| tuition type | per credit cost | total tuition cost1 |
|---|---|---|
| Standard | $567 | $36,288 |
| Retired Military Veteran |
$425.252,3 | $27,216 |
| Military Immediate Family Members Department of Defense Federal Civilian Employees |
$325 | $20,800 |
| Active Duty Reservist National Guard |
$2502,3 | $16,000 |
Master of Science in Health Sciences (MSHS)
Master of Science in Homeland Security (MSHLS)
| tuition type | per credit cost | total tuition cost1 |
|---|---|---|
| Standard | $567 | $22,680 |
| Retired Military Veteran |
$425.252,3 | $17,010 |
| Military Immediate Family Members Department of Defense Federal Civilian Employees |
$325 | $13,000 |
| Active Duty Reservist National Guard |
$2502,3 | $10,000 |
Master of Science in Human Resource Management (MSHRM)
Master of Science in Information Technology Management (MSITM)
Master of Science in Leadership (MSL)
| tuition type | per credit cost | total tuition cost1 |
|---|---|---|
| Standard | $567 | $20,412 |
| Retired Military Veteran |
$425.252,3 | $15,309 |
| Military Immediate Family Members Department of Defense Federal Civilian Employees |
$325 | $11,700 |
| Active Duty Reservist National Guard |
$2502,3 | $9,000 |
1Total Tuition Cost displayed is based on the total number of credits required for the program and may vary based on transfer credit applied. In addition, all students will be charged a one-time graduation fee of $150. Other fees may apply and all fees are subject to change without advance notice. See the University Catalog for more information.
2 Tuition per credit represented with applicable military grant applied.
3 Tuition rate available to immediate family members (does not apply to DOD Federal Civilian Employees.)
Doctor of Education (Ed.D.) in Leadership
| tuition type | per credit cost | total tuition cost1 |
|---|---|---|
| Standard | $761.25 | $39,585 |
| Retired Military Veteran |
$6852,3 | $35,620 |
| Active Duty Reservist National Guard Department of Defense Federal Civilian Employees |
$656.252,3 | $34,125 |
Doctor of Education in Leadership - Degree Completion Program
| tuition type | per credit cost | total tuition cost1 |
|---|---|---|
| Standard | $761.25 | $18,270 |
| Retired Military Veteran |
$6852,3 | $16,440 |
| Active Duty Reservist National Guard Department of Defense Federal Civilian Employees |
$656.252,3 | $15,750 |
Doctor of Business Administration (DBA)
| tuition type | per credit cost | total tuition cost1 |
|---|---|---|
| Standard | $787.50 | $37,800 |
| Retired Military Veteran |
$708.752,3 | $34,020 |
| Active Duty Reservist National Guard Department of Defense Federal Civilian Employees |
$656.252,3 | $31,500 |
Doctorate of Health Administration (DHA)
| tuition type | per credit cost | total tuition cost1 |
|---|---|---|
| Standard | $787.50 | $34,650 |
| Retired Military Veteran |
$708.752,3 | $31,185 |
| Active Duty Reservist National Guard Department of Defense Federal Civilian Employees |
$656.252,3 | $28,875 |
Doctor of Philosophy in Business Administration
Doctor of Philosophy in Health Sciences
| tuition type | per credit cost | total tuition cost1 |
|---|---|---|
| Standard | $990 | $55,440 |
| Retired Military Veteran |
$8852,3 | $49,560 |
| Active Duty Reservist National Guard Department of Defense Federal Civilian Employees |
$8002,3 | $44,800 |
Doctor of Philosophy in Educational Leadership
| tuition type | per credit cost | total tuition cost1 |
|---|---|---|
| Standard | $990 | $51,480 |
| Retired Military Veteran |
$8852,3 | $46,020 |
| Active Duty Reservist National Guard Department of Defense Federal Civilian Employees |
$8002,3 | $41,600 |
Prospectus and Proposal Courses: Students will be responsible for paying an adjusted tuition charge of $850 for a repeated doctoral prospectus course or doctoral proposal course a maximum of two times per eligible course.
Doctoral Study Project: Doctoral Study Continuation courses are $625, and enrollment is subject to approval by the College Dean or Designee. All courses not listed are charged per credit hour charge for any repeats.
Dissertation: All Dissertation Continuation courses are $800, and enrollment is subject to approval by the College Dean or Designee. All courses not listed are charged per credit hour charge for any repeats.
1Total Tuition Cost displayed is based on the total number of credits required for the program and may vary based on transfer credit applied. Does not include cost of dissertation continuation courses, the number of which vary based on dissertation completion date. In addition, all students will be charged a one-time graduation fee of $150. Other fees may apply and all fees are subject to change without advance notice. See the University Catalog for more information.
2 Tuition per credit represented with applicable military grant applied.
3 Tuition rate available to immediate family members (does not apply to DOD Federal Civilian Employees.)
The cost of attendance (COA), is the average academic year education-related cost for attending a program at an institution of higher education. Expected charges include direct costs, such as tuition and fees, and indirect costs (not charged directly by Trident), such as housing and food, travel, books and supplies, and other personal expenses. The COA will differ based on various circumstances, such as your enrollment status and living situation. Students living with their parents should reference the ‘With Parent’ components below. Students receiving Military Basic Allowance for Housing (BAH) should reference the ‘BAH’ components below. All other students should reference the ‘Off-Campus’ components below.
Below are the COA components for the 2024-25 academic year. At Trident, a full time academic year consists of two semesters which is generally seven months in length.
Trident 2024-25 COA
With Parent Estimated Costs of Attendance |
Off Campus Estimated Costs of Attendance |
BAH Estimated Costs of Attendance |
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Food and Housing1 | $3,997 per Academic Year | $7,980 per Academic Year | $3,997 per Academic Year |
| Miscellaneous/Personal Expenses1 | $2,506 per Academic Year | $2,506 per Academic Year | $2,506 per Academic Year |
| Books and Supplies2 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
1Based on the Bureau of Labor Statistics’ Consumer Price Index Inflation Calculator:https://www.bls.gov/data/inflation_calculator.htm
2Books are bundled and included in the tuition cost.
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The University reserves the right to change tuition as it deems necessary. Many factors can impact the total tuition cost and time to completion such as course loads, course repetitions, transfer or proficiency credits, and approved leaves of absence. Doctoral program completion time and cost also depends on an individual student’s time needed to complete all required dissertation or doctoral project requirements which vary by student.
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