Graduate Program Average Textbook Costs
This document provides the average cost of textbooks for programs which do not include
textbooks in the cost of tuition. These averages were calculated based upon the number of
courses that are required for program completion and does not account for any additional
coursework that a student may take. Note that these averages are based upon current and
projected textbook costs for courses and the actual cost may vary depending upon the courses
a student elects to take. Distribution Date: July 1, 2011
Program Name
Average
Textbook Cost
Master of Business Administration
$1,650
Master of Business Administration with Specialization
$2,087
Master of Science in Management
$999
Master of Science in Finance
$1,662
Master of Science in Management with Specialization
$1,436
Master of Science in Accounting
$1,662
Master of Science in Accounting Graduate Certificate
$472
Entrepreneurship Growth Ventures Certificate
$270
Entrepreneurship New Ventures Certificate
$27
Human Resources Certificate
$382
Project Management Certificate
$382
Master of Science in Information Technology
$1,375
Master of Science in Information Technology with Specialization
$1,612
Master of Science in Information Technology Graduate Certificate
$303
Master of Science in Criminal Justice
$2,563
Master of Science in Legal Studies
$1,527
Master of Public Administration
$937
Program Name
Average Textbook
Cost
Master of Science in Education, Educational Leadership
$942
Master of Science in Environmental Policy
$552
Master of Arts in Teaching (Non-Certification)
$843
Master of Science in Education, Instructional Technology
$714
Master of Science in Higher Education
$783
Master of Science in Psychology
Master of Science in Health Education
$1,086
$831
Master of Public Health
$1,106
Master of Health Care Administration
$1,205
Master of Science in Nursing, Informatics
$1,389
Master of Science in Nursing, Educator
$863
Master of Science in Nursing, Administrator
$1,160
Master of Science in Nursing, Nurse Practitioner
$2,309
Nursing Administration Certificate
$563
Nurse Educator Certificate
$266
Master of Science in Fire and Emergency Services
$895
Master of Science in Homeland Security and Emergency Management
$807
Distribution Date: July 1, 2011
Next Distribution Date: July 1, 2012