Tuition and Financial Aid

Online Program Fees

A college degree is an investment in yourself and your future. At Maryville University, we strive to offer value and give you the best possible return on your investment. It’s why we were named as one of the best values in private college education by Kiplinger’s Personal Finance.

We offer a number of financial aid options to help you offset the cost of your college degree. That way, you can start earning your degree with confidence, and you can focus on your educational success — not financial concerns.

Cost of Attending Maryville Online

Tuition rates vary depending on the type of degree you are interested in pursuing. The costs below reflect tuition rates for 2025-2026 and are subject to change, effective Summer 2025.

Tuition Costs

Online Healthcare Programs

BS in Communication Sciences and Disorders 122 credits**, $575 per credit

BS in Exercise Science 127 credits**, $575 per credit

BA in General Studies with a Concentration in Healthcare 120 credits**, $575 per credit

BS in Healthcare Management 120 credits**, $575 per credit

MS in Healthcare Administration 36 credits, $800 per credit

MS in Exercise Science 33 credits, $625 per credit

MS in Clinical Mental Health 60 credits, $600 per credit

Certificate in Child Life Specialist 39 credits, $575 per credit

**Beginning with the 2025 catalog year, program length requirements have changed.  Review Academic Catalog for program requirements.

Online Nursing Programs

RN to BSN 82 credits**, $575 per credit*

*Requires valid RN license to be awarded 40 transfer credit hours. Total program requires 122 credit hours to graduate**, of which 30 must be taken at Maryville.

BSN to DNP 68-77 credits, $900 per credit (MSN), $995 per credit (DNP)

MSN 41-50 credits, $900 per credit

Post-Master’s NP Certificates 29-38 credits, $900 per credit

DNP and DNP-NP 30-33 credits (DNP) or 62-71 credits (DNP-NP), $900 per credit (MSN), $995 per credit (DNP)

 **Beginning with the 2025 catalog year, program length requirements have changed.  Review Academic Catalog for program requirements.

Online Business Programs

BS in Accounting 120 credits**, $575 per credit

BS in Business Administration 120 credits**, $575 per credit

BS in Financial Services 120 credits**, $575 per credit

BS in Human Resource Management 120 credits**, $575 per credit

BS in Marketing 120 credits**, $575 per credit

BA in Organizational Leadership 120 credits**, $575 per credit

BS in Rawlings Sport Business Management 120 credits**, $575 per credit

MA in Management & Leadership 36-39 credits, $800 per credit

MBA 36-39 credits, $825 per credit

MBA Certificate 18 credits, $825 per credit

MS in Accounting 30 credits, $850 per credit

MS in Accounting with Bridge Program 60 credits (30 credits, $575 per credit + 30 credits, $850 per credit)

Note: The Becker CPA Exam Review is a mandatory component of the last four courses of the MS in Accounting program.  In order to access the Becker CPA Exam Review platform and its related course materials, you will be charged a $600 course materials fee upon registration into each of the four courses.

MS in Data Analytics 30 credits, $875 per credit

Post-Bachelor’s in Project Management Certificate 12 credits, $800 per credit

 **Beginning with the 2025 catalog year, program length requirements have changed.  Review Academic Catalog for program requirements.

Online Communication Programs

BS in Communication 120 credits**, $575 per credit

MA in Strategic Communication and Leadership 36 credits, $800 per credit

 **Beginning with the 2025 catalog year, program length requirements have changed.  Review Academic Catalog for program requirements.

Online Computer Science Programs

Artificial Intelligence Bachelor’s Certificate 18 credits*, $575 per credit

Blockchain Bachelor’s Certificate 18 credits*, $575 per credit

Cybersecurity Bachelor’s Certificate 18 credits, $650 per credit

Data Science Bachelor’s Certificate 18 credits*, $575 per credit

Software Development Bachelor’s Certificate 18 credits*, $575 per credit

User Experience/User Interface Bachelor’s Certificate 18 credits, $575 per credit

BFA in Digital Media 120 credits**, $575 per credit

BS in Computer Science 120 credits**, $575 per credit

BS in Cybersecurity 120 credits**, $650 per credit

BS in Data Science 120 credits**, $575 per credit

BS in Management Information Systems 128 credits**, $575 per credit

Post-Bachelor’s in Big Data Certificate 15 credits, $875 per credit

Post-Bachelor’s in Fundamentals of AI Certificate 15 credits, $875 per credit

Post-Bachelor’s in Machine Learning Certificate 15 credits, $875 per credit

Post-Bachelor’s in Advanced Artificial Intelligence Certificate 12 credits*, $875 per credit

Post-Bachelor’s in Data Analytics Certificate 12 credits*, $875 per credit

Post-Bachelor’s in Cybersecurity Incident Response Certificate 12 credits, $925 per credit

Post-Bachelor’s in Cybersecurity Penetration Testing Certificate 12 credits, $925 per credit

MS in Artificial Intelligence 33 credits, $875 per credit

MS in Cybersecurity 30 credits, $925 per credit

MS in Data Science 36 credits, $875 per credit

MS in Software Development 30 credits, $850 per credit

*These certificates require pre-requisite courses. Speak to an advisor about your credit hours.

 **Beginning with the 2025 catalog year, program length requirements have changed.  Review Academic Catalog for program requirements.

Online Human Services Programs

BA in Forensic Psychology/Criminal Justice 128 credits, $575 per credit

BA in Psychology 120 credits**, $575 per credit

BS in Communication Sciences and Disorders 122 credits**, $575 per credit

MS in Speech-Language Pathology 57 credits, $900 per credit

**Beginning with the 2025 catalog year, program length requirements have changed.  Review Academic Catalog for program requirements.

Online Liberal Arts Programs

BA in English 120 credits**, $575 per credit

BA in History 120 credits**, $575 per credit

BA in Liberal Studies 120 credits**, $575 per credit

**Beginning with the 2025 catalog year, program length requirements have changed.  Review Academic Catalog for program requirements.

Online Social Sciences Programs

BA in Criminal Justice/Criminology 120 credits**, $575 per credit

BA in Human Development and Family Studies 120 credits**, $575 per credit

BA in International Studies 120 credits**, $575 per credit

Bachelor of Social Work 120 credits**, $575 per credit

BA in Sociology 120 credits**, $575 per credit

**Beginning with the 2025 catalog year, program length requirements have changed.  Review Academic Catalog for program requirements.

Online Science and Math Programs

BS in Mathematics 120 credits**, $575 per credit

BS in Sustainability 120 credits**, $575 per credit

Online Education Programs

Doctor of Education in Higher Education Leadership 48 credits, $975 per credit

Online Program Fees

Each semester, your billing statement will include a per-semester fee called the Technology Fee. This fee covers your access to all services and resources provided by the university and is made available to you as a Maryville University student. Please note: Some programs do have additional fees. Your enrollment specialist can help answer any questions you may have regarding program fees.

Online Bachelor’s Programs Technology Fee: $475 per semester

Online Master’s and Doctorate Programs Technology Fee: $775 per semester

Online Master’s in Speech-Language Pathology** OneFee: $1200 per semester

Online Master’s in Accounting Additional Fees* Becker CPA Informed Course: $600 per course for 4 courses

Online Graduate Nursing Program Additional Fees* Background Check: $75-$120 per submission

*These fees are program-specific and relate only to our master’s in accounting and our graduate nursing programs. They are in addition to standard fees for their degree type.
**The OneFee relates only to the Master’s in Speech-Language Pathology and covers your access to all services and resources provided by the university.

Financial Aid Options

There’s a wide range of opportunities available that can help offset your cost of college education. See which of them might apply to you, or contact an enrollment advisor to find out more.

  • Federal grants
  • Stafford loans
  • PLUS loans
  • Private sources
  • Student employment opportunities
  • Employer assistance programs

More Financial Aid Resources

Financial aid can be a bit tricky, so here are some valuable links to help you navigate through it.

Graduate Financial Aid Is Changing in 2026: What You Need to Know

Starting July 1, 2026, Grad PLUS Loans will no longer be offered for new borrowers and borrowing limits will be introduced for new loans, meaning federal loans may no longer cover the full cost of attendance for many graduate students. If you’re planning to begin a graduate degree program in fall 2026 or later, start planning now (ideally before you apply) to find alternative funding options. This change will affect people seeking federal financial aid for graduate programs at Maryville University; primarily, those who enroll on or after July 1, 2026.

Most graduate students will be limited to borrowing up to $20,500 per year for graduate degrees., including this program. The incoming changes will also limit lifetime loans for graduate degrees to $100,000, which most Maryville programs are within. If you do not plan to study full time, your loan limit may be lower. Learn more details here.

Early planning is the most important thing you can do. The financial aid office can help you build a plan:

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Speak with a financial aid advisor

Already enrolled? If your federal loans were disbursed before July 1, 2026, you may be able to continue borrowing under prior rules, including Grad PLUS, with limitations. Taking a leave of absence, withdrawing, transferring, or changing programs/institutions after June 30, 2026 could affect your eligibility. Contact the financial aid office before making any enrollment changes.

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