Worcester State University - Graduate Degrees and Programs
Worcester State University (Worcester State) is a Public, 4 or more years school located in Worcester, MA. It offers 43 graduate programs - 22 Master's, 19 Post-bachelor's, and 2 Post-master's. The average tuition & fees for graduate programs are $5,796 for all graduate students in the academic year 2020-2021. A total of 837 students is enrolled in graduate degree programs out of total 6,217 students at Worcester State. Worcester State University offers online graduate programs and 160 out of 837 graduate students have enrolled online exclusively. The Master's Communication Sciences and Disorders program has the highest salary ($54,600) after graduation and the Master's Business Administration and Management program is reported as the second highest-earning program with a $51,600 average salary.
Graduate Programs Overview
Worcester State University is a Public, 4 or more years school located in Worcester, Massachusetts. It offers graduate degree programs as well as undergraduate degree programs. For academic year 2020-2021 the graduate school tuition & fees are $5,796 for Massachusetts residents and $5,796 for other students in average.
It offers forty-three graduate programs: 22 Master's, 19 Post-Bachelor's, 2 Post-Master's programs. Some of those programs are offered by distance learning.
It offers forty-three graduate programs: 22 Master's, 19 Post-Bachelor's, 2 Post-Master's programs. Some of those programs are offered by distance learning.
| School Name | Worcester State University |
|---|---|
| Type | Public, 4 or more years |
| Address | 486 Chandler St, Worcester, MA |
| Graduate School Students | 837 students 160 students enrolled online exclusively |
| Tuition & Fees (2020-2021) | In-State$5,796 Out-of-State$5,796 |
| Student to Faculty | 17:1 (5.88%) |
| Number of Offered Graduate Programs | Total 43 Graduate Programs 22 Master's, 2 Doctorate, 21 Post graduate certificates |
2021 Graduate Program Tuition & Fees
The following table and chart describe 2020-2021 graduate tuition & fees at Worcester State University with tuition changes over the last 5 years.
Each cost is an average amount over the offered programs. For Massachusetts residents, the tuition & fees are $5,796 and $5,796 for non-Massachusetts residents. The tuition per credit hours for part-time students (or full-time students who taking extra credits) is $322.
| In-State | Out-of-State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | -$1 | $3,042 |
| Fees | -$1 | $2,754 |
| Cost per Credit | $322 | $322 |
| Books & Supplies | $1,368 | |
| Room & Board | $12,568 (On-Campus) / $5,400 (Off-Campus) | |
| Personal Expenses | $1,700 (On-Campus) / $2,200 (Off-Campus) | |
| On-Campus Total | $15,634 | $21,432 |
| Off-Campus Total | $8,966 | $14,764 |
| 2016-2017 | 2017-2018 | 2018-2019 | 2019-2020 | 2020-2021 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-State | $5,364 | $5,796 | $5,796 | $5,796 | -$2 |
| Out-of-State | $5,364 | $5,796 | $5,796 | $5,796 | $5,796 |
Graduate Programs By Area of Study
Worcester State University offers Masters, Post-Bachelor's Certificate, Post-Master's Certificate graduate degree/certificate programs through 43 major areas - 21 Master's , 18 Post-Bachelor', 3 Post-Master'. The following table summarizes the total number of completers by degree and gender.
| Master's | Doctorate | Post-Bachelor's | Post-Master's | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 227 | - | 110 | 6 |
| Men | 48 | - | 17 | - |
| Women | 179 | - | 93 | 6 |
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.
Graduate Student Population
Total 6,217 students enrolled in Worcester State University including both undergraduate and graduate programs, with full-time and part-time status. In graduate schools, 837 students are enrolled to earn graduate degrees.
By gender, it has 199 male and 638 female graduate students. By attending status, there are 167 full-time and 670 part-time students in graduate schools. It offers online degree programs and 160 students enrolled to earn their graduate degree through online exclusively and 109 students are taking some online graduate courses.
| Total | 837 | |
|---|---|---|
| Men Students | 199 | |
| Women Students | 638 |
| Total | 837 | |
|---|---|---|
| Full-time Students | 167 | |
| Part-time Students | 670 |
By race/ethnicity 649 White, 30 Black, and 16 Asian students are attending at Worcester State University. The detail graduate enrollment distribution by race is shown in the below chart.
| Total | 837 | |
|---|---|---|
| American Indian / Native American | 5 | |
| Asian | 16 | |
| Black | 30 | |
| Hispanic | 44 | |
| White | 649 | |
| Two or more races | 9 | |
| Un-Known | 66 |
2 students are younger than 22 and 248 students are older than 65. The school has 394 students aged between 22 and 30 and 192 students aged 30 to 40.
| Total | 837 | |
|---|---|---|
| 21 & Under | 2 | |
| 22-24 | 202 | |
| 25-29 | 192 | |
| 30-34 | 97 | |
| 35-39 | 95 | |
| 40 & Over | 248 |
Distance learning, also called online education, is very attractive to students, especially those who want to continue education and work in the field. At Worcester State University, 160 students are enrolled exclusively in online courses and 109 students are enrolled in some online courses.
| Total Enrollment | 837 | |
|---|---|---|
| Enrolled Exclusively in Online Courses | 160 | |
| Enrolled in Some But Not All Online Courses | 109 | |
| Not Enrolled In Any Online Courses | 568 |
| Enrolled Exclusively in Online Courses | 160 | |
|---|---|---|
| Massachusetts Resident | 157 | |
| Other State In U.S. | 2 | |
| Outside of U.S. | 0 |
