Graduate & Professional Programs 2024-25
Below are Loras College’s direct costs, including tuition and fees. Rates are effective from the summer 2024 term through the spring 2025 term.
Tuition and fees do not vary across terms. Credit hour rates and fees are reviewed each year, and any increases take effect every summer term.
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Master’s Degrees 2024-25
Cost per credit
Master of Arts in Applied Psychology | $750 per credit hour |
Master of Arts in Clinical Mental Health Counseling* | $750 per credit hour |
Master of Arts in Coaching Leadership | $750 per credit hour |
Master of Arts in Disability Studies | $750 per credit hour |
Master of Arts in School Counseling | $750 per credit hour |
Master of Athletic Training* | $750 per credit hour |
Master of Science in Applied Analytics | $750 per credit hour |
Master of Science in Biomedical Sciences* | $795 per credit hour |
Graduate / Postbacc Housing in Smyth Hall
Fall term* | $2,600 single room $2,500 double room |
Spring term* | $2,600 single room $2,500 double room |
Summer term (all rooms) | $135 per week $650 ten weeks |
*The Loras Meal Plan is included.
Additional Fees
Assessment fee | $10 each term |
Lifetime transcript fee (post-Spring 23) | $100 billed first term |
One-time transcript fee (pre-Spring 23) | $10 |
Graduation fee | $150 billed last term |
Optional laptop rental Available to students enrolled in an on-campus program or online program living locally. Shipping/handling of laptops not available. | Free 8+ credits $200 fall term <8 credits $200 spring term <8 credits $100 summer term <8 credits |
Postbaccalaureate 2024-25
Cost Per Credit
Fall term* | $798 per credit hour |
Spring term* | $798 per credit hour |
Summer term* | $435 per credit hour |
Graduate / Postbacc Housing in Smyth Hall
Fall term* | $2,600 single room $2,500 double room |
Spring term* | $2,600 single room $2,500 double room |
Summer term (all rooms) | $135 per week $650 ten weeks |
*The Loras Meal Plan is included.
Professional Development Programs 2024-25
Direct Costs
Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor Certification Education | $750 per credit hour |
Cybersecurity Bootcamp* | $7,500 full program |
Certified Financial Planning Certification Education* (understand your cost options) | $7,195 full program 6 course Virtual Classroom format |
School Counseling Pathway to Licensure | $750 per credit hour |
*Additional Fees 2024-25
Athletic Training Fee Details
Typhon Software Membership (one time) | $100 |
Clinical Education Fee per credit hour for ATR 601, 602, 603, 604, 605, and 606 | $21 |
Liability Insurance (annual) | $40 |
Equipment & Clothing Fees (annual, will vary by student) | $100 |
BOC Practice Exam (one time) | $30 |
CPR Certification (one time, if student is not certified upon entry into the program) | $40 |
Background Check (one time) | $90 |
NATA Student Membership (annual) | $92 |
Clinical Education Travel | TBD |
Typhon is software explicitly designed for CAATE-accredited programs facilitating student and program assessment. Enrollment in Typhon and payment of the one-time fee provides access to the program for five years and includes educational tools to assist you in your academic progression and prepare you for employment post-graduation.
The CAATE accreditation standards require that you purchase a liability insurance policy during the professional phase of the entry-level program.
Clinical Experience courses ATR 601, 602, 603, 604, 605, and 606 will be located at various clinical sites and include experiences outside of campus, in Dubuque and the greater tri-state area. Loras MAT students must provide their own transportation to assigned clinical sites and be responsible for any associated travel costs. Please refer to the student handbook for further information on required travel associated with clinical experiences.
Biomedical Science Fee Details
BIO 516 Advanced Research Seminar II course fee | $35 |
BIO 520 Advanced Cellular and Molecular Biology course fee | $50 |
BIO 610 Graduate Research I course fee | $50 |
BIO 611 Graduate Research II thesis course fee | $50 |
Clinical Mental Health Counseling Fee Details
Background check required after admission into the program. Cost varies based on the number of addresses and legal history. | ~$135 |
MHC 635 Social and Cultural Diversity course fee | $20 (one time) |
American Counseling Association membership | ~$105 (annual) |
Liability insurance must be purchased prior to the start of practicum. Prices are subject to change and are set by insurers. | ~$40 (annual) |
Postbaccalaureate Fee Details
Fall 1 lab fees | $105 |
Spring 1 lab fees | $105-160 |
Summer 1 lab fees | $100 |