2024 Graduate Tuition & Fees

The following table and chart describe 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees at Georgia Southern University with tuition changes over the last 5 years. Each cost is an average amount over the offered programs. For Georgia residents, the tuition & fees are $6,520 and $21,424 for non-Georgia residents. The tuition per credit hours for part-time students (or full-time students who taking extra credits) is $277 for Georgia residents and $1,105 for out-of-state students.
Updated with 2023-2024 tuition (Last update: 03/01/2024)
2024 COATuition Trends
2024 Graduate School Tuition, Fees, and Living Costs
In-StateOut-of-State
Tuition$4,986$19,890
Fees$1,534$1,534
Cost per Credit$277$1,105
Books & Supplies$1,200
Room & Board$10,993 (On-Campus) / $9,814 (Off-Campus)
Personal Expenses$7,474 (On-Campus) / $7,742 (Off-Campus)
On-Campus Total$26,187$41,091
Off-Campus Total$25,276$40,180
Graduate Program Tuition Changes (2020-2024)
2019-20202020-20212021-20222022-20232023-2024
In-State$7,069$7,100$7,100$6,520$6,520
Out-of-State$21,982$22,004$22,004$21,424$21,424

Graduate Program Overview

Georgia Southern University is a four-years, public school located in Statesboro, Georgia. It offers graduate degree programs as well as undergraduate degree programs.
For the academic year 2023-2024, the average graduate school tuition & fees is $6,520 for Georgia residents and $21,424 for out-of-state students.
It offers 111 graduate programs and some programs are offered through distance learning.
Graduate Programs Key Facts
School NameGeorgia Southern University
TypeFour-years, Public
Address1332 Southern Drive, Statesboro, GA
Graduate School Students3,549 students
1,938 students enrolled online exclusively
Tuition & Fees (2023-2024)In-State$6,520
Out-of-State$21,424
Student to Faculty22:1 (4.55%)
Number of Graduate ProgramsTotal 111 Graduate Programs
57 Master's, 9 Doctorate, 45 Post graduate certificates

Conferred Degrees and Graduate Programs by Major

Georgia Southern University offers Masters, Doctorate, Post-Bachelor's Certificate, Post-Master's Certificate graduate degree/certificate programs through 111 major areas - 57 Master's (16 online programs), 9 Doctorate (1 online programs), 29 Post-Bachelor'(2 online programs), 16 Post-Master'(7 online programs). 1,207 students have been conferred Master's degree and 99 students have received Doctorate degree last year.The following table summarizes the total number of completers by degree and gender.
Total Number of Conferred Graduate Degree
Master'sDoctorate Post-Bachelor'sPost-Master's
Total1,2079952115
Men324271320
Women883723995
Below, you can check major programs and concentration for each area of study with offered degrees and completers. ONLINE denotes the program offered by distance learning (online degree). You may want to see all graduate schools offering a major program by following the link on the title of the program.
Communication and Journalism
ProgramMaster'sDoctoratePost-BSPost-MS
Technical and Scientific Communication- NOT OFFERED 1 NOT OFFERED
Education
ProgramMaster'sDoctoratePost-BSPost-MS
Curriculum and Instruction- - - -
Educational Leadership and Administration-ONLINE - 29 -
Educational/Instructional Technology-ONLINE NOT OFFERED 3 -ONLINE
Educational Evaluation and ResearchNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED - NOT OFFERED
Special Education and Teaching- NOT OFFERED - NOT OFFERED
Special Education and Teaching (other)NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED - NOT OFFERED
Reading Teacher Education-ONLINE NOT OFFERED - -ONLINE
Teaching English as a Second or Foreign Language/ESL Language InstructorNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED 3ONLINE NOT OFFERED
Engineering Technology
ProgramMaster'sDoctoratePost-BSPost-MS
Occupational Safety and Health Technology/TechnicianNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED - NOT OFFERED
Engineering/Industrial ManagementNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED 1 NOT OFFERED
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies
ProgramMaster'sDoctoratePost-BSPost-MS
GerontologyNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED - NOT OFFERED
Parks, Recreation, Leisure, and Fitness Studies
ProgramMaster'sDoctoratePost-BSPost-MS
Kinesiology and Exercise Science-ONLINE NOT OFFERED 4 NOT OFFERED
Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, and Firefighting
Human Services
ProgramMaster'sDoctoratePost-BSPost-MS
Public Administration- NOT OFFERED - NOT OFFERED
Social Sciences
ProgramMaster'sDoctoratePost-BSPost-MS
Applied Economics-ONLINE NOT OFFERED - NOT OFFERED
Visual and Performing Arts
ProgramMaster'sDoctoratePost-BSPost-MS
Music PerformanceNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED - NOT OFFERED
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences
ProgramMaster'sDoctoratePost-BSPost-MS
Health/Medical Preparatory Programs (other)NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED - NOT OFFERED
Public Health- - 7ONLINE NOT OFFERED
Dietetics/DietitianNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED - NOT OFFERED
Nursing EducationNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED - -
Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse-ONLINE -ONLINE - -
Family Practice Nurse/Nursing- NOT OFFERED - -
Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse/NursingNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED 2 -ONLINE
Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences (other)NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED - NOT OFFERED
Business
ProgramMaster'sDoctoratePost-BSPost-MS
Accounting-ONLINE NOT OFFERED - NOT OFFERED
Information Resources ManagementNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED - NOT OFFERED
TaxationNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED 1 NOT OFFERED
History
ProgramMaster'sDoctoratePost-BSPost-MS
Public/Applied HistoryNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED 1 NOT OFFERED
Communication and Journalism
ProgramMaster'sDoctoratePost-BSPost-MS
Technical and Scientific Communication23 NOT OFFERED - NOT OFFERED
Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs (other)- NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Computer and Information Sciences
ProgramMaster'sDoctoratePost-BSPost-MS
Information Technology3 NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Computer Science5 NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Education
ProgramMaster'sDoctoratePost-BSPost-MS
Education- NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED -
Multicultural Education8ONLINE NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Curriculum and Instruction- - - -
Educational Leadership and Administration8ONLINE - - -
Administration of Special Education44ONLINE NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED -ONLINE
Higher Education/Higher Education Administration65 NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Educational/Instructional Technology31ONLINE NOT OFFERED - -ONLINE
Special Education and Teaching- NOT OFFERED - NOT OFFERED
Education/Teaching of Individuals with Speech or Language Impairments- NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services22 NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED -
Adult and Continuing Education and Teaching- NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Elementary Education and Teaching50ONLINE NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED -ONLINE
Junior High/Intermediate/Middle School Education and Teaching25ONLINE NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED -ONLINE
Secondary Education and Teaching26ONLINE NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED -ONLINE
Teacher Education, Multiple Levels143ONLINE NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Early Childhood Education and Teaching- NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED -
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods, Oth (other)154ONLINE NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Reading Teacher Education15ONLINE NOT OFFERED - -ONLINE
Spanish Language Teacher Education- NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Engineering
ProgramMaster'sDoctoratePost-BSPost-MS
Applied Engineering9 NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Civil Engineering5 NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Electrical and Electronics Engineering7 NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Mechanical Engineering16 NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Engineering Technology
ProgramMaster'sDoctoratePost-BSPost-MS
Engineering Technologies and Engineering-Related Fields (other)- NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Foreign Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics
ProgramMaster'sDoctoratePost-BSPost-MS
Spanish Language and Literature2 NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
English Language and Literature
ProgramMaster'sDoctoratePost-BSPost-MS
English Language and Literature11 NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Biological and Biomedical Sciences
ProgramMaster'sDoctoratePost-BSPost-MS
Biology/Biological Sciences32 NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Mathematics and Statistics
ProgramMaster'sDoctoratePost-BSPost-MS
Mathematics9 NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Parks, Recreation, Leisure, and Fitness Studies
ProgramMaster'sDoctoratePost-BSPost-MS
Sport and Fitness Administration/Management15ONLINE NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Kinesiology and Exercise Science74ONLINE NOT OFFERED - NOT OFFERED
Physical Sciences
ProgramMaster'sDoctoratePost-BSPost-MS
Physical Sciences17 NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Psychology
ProgramMaster'sDoctoratePost-BSPost-MS
Psychology12 NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
School Psychology24 NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED -
Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, and Firefighting
ProgramMaster'sDoctoratePost-BSPost-MS
Criminal Justice/Safety Studies- NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Human Services
ProgramMaster'sDoctoratePost-BSPost-MS
Public Administration7 NOT OFFERED - NOT OFFERED
Social Sciences
ProgramMaster'sDoctoratePost-BSPost-MS
Criminology10 NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Applied Economics4ONLINE NOT OFFERED - NOT OFFERED
Geography1 NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Sociology- NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Social Sciences (other)10 NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Visual and Performing Arts
ProgramMaster'sDoctoratePost-BSPost-MS
Fine/Studio Arts5 NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Music10 NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences
ProgramMaster'sDoctoratePost-BSPost-MS
Communication Sciences and Disorders16 NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Health/Health Care Administration/Management12 NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Health and Medical Administrative Services (other)- NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Athletic Training/Trainer8 NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Public Health50 - -ONLINE NOT OFFERED
Public Health Education and Promotion- NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse30ONLINE -ONLINE - -
Family Practice Nurse/Nursing- NOT OFFERED - -
Business
ProgramMaster'sDoctoratePost-BSPost-MS
Business Administration and Management102ONLINE NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Accounting79ONLINE NOT OFFERED - NOT OFFERED
History
ProgramMaster'sDoctoratePost-BSPost-MS
History8 NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Education
ProgramMaster'sDoctoratePost-BSPost-MS
Education- NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED -
Curriculum and Instruction- - - 1
Educational Leadership and Administration-ONLINE - - -
Administration of Special Education-ONLINE NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED 15ONLINE
Educational/Instructional Technology-ONLINE NOT OFFERED - 15ONLINE
Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services- NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED -
Elementary Education and Teaching-ONLINE NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED 17ONLINE
Junior High/Intermediate/Middle School Education and Teaching-ONLINE NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED 12ONLINE
Secondary Education and Teaching-ONLINE NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED 23ONLINE
Early Childhood Education and Teaching- NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED -
Reading Teacher Education-ONLINE NOT OFFERED - 9ONLINE
Psychology
ProgramMaster'sDoctoratePost-BSPost-MS
School Psychology- NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED 23
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences
ProgramMaster'sDoctoratePost-BSPost-MS
Nursing EducationNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED - -
Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse-ONLINE -ONLINE - -
Family Practice Nurse/Nursing- NOT OFFERED - -
Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse/NursingNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED - -ONLINE
Education
ProgramMaster'sDoctoratePost-BSPost-MS
Curriculum and Instruction- - - -
Educational Leadership and Administration-ONLINE - - -
Psychology
ProgramMaster'sDoctoratePost-BSPost-MS
Clinical PsychologyNOT OFFERED - NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences
ProgramMaster'sDoctoratePost-BSPost-MS
Public Health- - -ONLINE NOT OFFERED
Physical Therapy/TherapistNOT OFFERED - NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse-ONLINE -ONLINE - -
Nursing ScienceNOT OFFERED - NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Business
ProgramMaster'sDoctoratePost-BSPost-MS
Logistics, Materials, and Supply Chain ManagementNOT OFFERED - NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences
ProgramMaster'sDoctoratePost-BSPost-MS
Physical Therapy/TherapistNOT OFFERED - NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED

Graduate Student Population

Total 27,076 students enrolled in Georgia Southern University including both undergraduate and graduate programs, with full-time and part-time status.
In graduate school, 3,549 students are enrolled to earn graduate degrees. By gender, it has 1,006 male and 2,543 female graduate students. By attending status, there are 1,425 full-time and 2,124 part-time students in graduate schools.
It offers online degree programs and 1,938 students enrolled to earn their graduate degree through online exclusively and 690 students are taking some online graduate courses.
Graduate Students Gender Distribution
Total3,549
Men Students1,006
Women Students2,543
Graduate Students Attending Status Distribution
Total3,549
Full-time Students1,425
Part-time Students2,124
By race/ethnicity 2,139 White, 853 Black, and 98 Asian students are attending at Georgia Southern University. The detail graduate enrollment distribution by race is shown in the below chart.
Graduate Students Race Distribution
Total3,549
American Indian /
Native American
8
Asian98
Black853
Hispanic177
Native Hawaiian /
Other Pacific Islander
4
White2,139
Two or more races91
Un-Known23
42 students are younger than 22 and 676 students are older than 65. The school has 1,882 students aged between 22 and 30 and 902 students aged 30 to 40.
Graduate Students Age Distribution
Total3,549
21 & Under42
22-24908
25-29974
30-34548
35-39354
40 & Over676
Distance learning, also called online education, is very attractive to students, especially those who want to continue education and work in the field. At Georgia Southern University, 1,938 students are enrolled exclusively in online courses and 690 students are enrolled in some online courses.
Graduate Distance Learning Enrollment Distribution
Total Enrollment3,502
Enrolled Exclusively in Online Courses1,938
Enrolled in Some But Not All Online Courses690
Not Enrolled In Any Online Courses874
Graduate Distance Learning Enrollment By Student Location
Enrolled Exclusively in Online Courses1,938
Georgia Resident1,754
Other State In U.S.163
Outside of U.S.21

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