Master of Education in Special Education Applied Behavior Analysis Tuition & Fees

Per credit costs are determined by cohort start date. The Augustana M.Ed. SPED ABA cost, includes:

  • Academic Coursework |  $490 per credit hour, 21 credit hours total, to equal $10,290
  • Practica | Tuition and fees dependent on supervision hours, 9 credit hours total
    • Supervision A fees (all supervision provided by Augustana) $890 per credit hour, to equal $8,010
    • Supervision B fees (group supervision provided by Augustana; individual supervision provided by an external BCBA) $570 per credit hour, to equal $5,130
  • $500 one-time program fee
  • $60 application fee, non-refundable

Students entering this program in a particular term will have the same rate of tuition throughout the program if the student remains continuously enrolled.  Any breaks in enrollment will result in the tuition changing to the current rate at the point of re-enrollment.

The following tables show the tuition and fees for Supervision A (top) and B (bottom) for a Fall start, reflecting 8 credit hours per semester for fall and spring, but only 5 credit hours in the summer semester. Spring start tuition tuition and fees for Supervisions A and B are the same as the Fall start.

Tuition & Fees (Fall Start; Supervision A)

Semester

Description

AU Costs

Fall Semester 1

One Time Non-Refundable Program Fee
2 VCS Courses (6 credit hours @ $490/credit)
2 Practica (2 credit hours @ $890/credit)

$500
$2,940
$1,780

Spring Semester 2

2 VCS Courses (6 credit hours @ $490/credit)
3 Practica (3 credit hours @ $890/credit)

$2,940
$2,670

Summer Semester 3

1 VCS Course (3 credit hours @ $490/credit)
2 Practica (2 credit hours @ $890/credit)

$1,470
$1,780

Fall Semester 4

2 VCS Courses (6 credit hours @ $490/credit)
2 Practica (2 credit hours @ $890/credit)

$2,940
$1,780

Note: Supervision A = All supervision provided by Augustana BCBAs; VCS = Verified Course Sequence.

Total Tuition & Fees | $18,860

Tuition & Fees (Fall Start; Supervision B)

Semester

Description

AU Costs

Fall Semester 1

One Time Non-Refundable Program Fee
2 VCS Courses (6 credit hours @ $490/credit)
2 Practica (2 credit hours @ $570/credit)

$500
$2,940
$1,140

Spring Semester 2

2 VCS Courses (6 credit hours @ $490/credit)
3 Practica (3 credit hours @ $570/credit)

$2,940
$1,710

Summer Semester 3

1 VCS Course (3 credit hours @ $490/credit)
2 Practica (2 credit hours @ $570/credit)

$1,470
$1,140

Fall Semester 4

2 VCS Courses (6 credit hours @ $490/credit)
2 Practica (2 credit hours @ $570/credit)

$2,940
$1,140

Note: Supervision B = Group supervision provided by Augustana, individual supervision provided by an external BCBAs;
VCS = Verified Course Sequence.

Total Tuition & Fees | $15,980

If your plans have changed, information about withdrawal dates is available.

Graduate Indirect Costs

  • Books and Supplies | $500
  • Housing & Food | $11,460
  • Transportation | $1,200
  • Personal/Misc. Expenses | $7,800
  • Average Loan Fees | $72
  • Total Indirect Cost | $21,032

Indirect costs are estimated costs that are not charged to a student’s university account but are still a part of life as a college student. This includes books and supplies, transportation, and personal or miscellaneous expenses. Actual expenses will vary by student.