Graduate Admission
Tuition & Expenses
An investment in an Emerson education is an investment in a lifetime of professional achievement.
Like most students looking seriously at Emerson College, you appreciate our unique focus on communication and the arts. The cost of attending is certainly one of the factors we know you’ll be weighing, and we think we’re a great value.
Tuition
Tuition for graduate students is based on a per credit cost. For most programs, there is great flexibility in the number of courses you take each semester, allowing you to budget according to your needs. We have an institutional commitment to making an Emerson education a valuable and affordable option—charging less for tuition than most of our top competitors. See tuition costs »
Program Length and Total Credits
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Communication Disorders Total credits: 54 |
Integrated Marketing Communication Total credits: 40 |
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Communication Management Total credits: 40 |
Journalism Total credits: 44 |
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Creative Writing Total credits: 52 |
Media Art Total credits: 64 |
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Global Marketing Communication and Advertising Total credits: 40 |
Publishing and Writing Total credits: 40 |
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Health Communication Total credits: 40 |
Theatre Education Total credits: 40 |
Fees
In order to support you during your time at Emerson College, there are a few fees required of our enrolled students. More information »
Living Costs
While a bit pricier than other parts of the country, relocating to Boston is not cost prohibitive. Learn more about the estimated cost of living in Boston including rent, utilities, food budget, and entertainment. More information »
The graduate student perspective
Read about student life straight from our current graduate students and get updates from the Graduate Admission Office.




