Based on quality and affordability, Kiplinger’s Personal Finance ranks our graduate programs a Top 5 Best Value among public universities for out-of-state students and a Top 15 Best Value for in-state students. Our robust network of scholars and industry leaders said Florida State was the right choice, and that they would choose it again. By pursuing our high-quality graduate programs offered at a reasonable cost, you will earn a return on your investment that will quickly pay for your degree.
Many of our programs offer competitive assistantships – which may waive up to the full tuition cost – as well as scholarships and fellowships, as listed by the Graduate School. External funding is also available through the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) and other forms of external loans. The best resource to learn about funding your graduate education at Florida State can be found on the FSU Office of Financial Aid website at financialaid.fsu.edu.
Florida State also offers other funding incentives, such as the Florida State Employee Tuition Waiver and the C. W. Bill Young Veteran Tuition Waiver Program that can be used for select programs. We are proud to be able to offer many financial assistance opportunities for students looking for the best educational value as they work toward their career aspirations.
Master of Accounting (MAcc)
| Programs | Credit Hours Required | Tuition or Market Rate (Per Credit Hour + Fees) | Estimated Cost |
| Program for accounting majors | 30 |
$479.32 in state $1,110.72 out of state |
$14,379.60 in state $33,321.60 out of state |
| Program for non-accounting majors |
51 (Foundation coursework) |
$215.55 in state $721.10 out of state (undergraduate rate) |
$10,933.05 in state $36,776.10 out of state |
| 30 (Graduate coursework) |
$479.32 in state $1,110.72 out of state |
$14,379.60 in state $33,321.60 out of state |
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| Total |
$25,312.65 in state $70,097.70 out of state |
Master of Business Administration (MBA)
| Programs | Credit Hours Required | Tuition or Market Rate (Per Credit Hour + Fees) | Estimated Cost |
| Accelerated, full time | 39 | $479.32 in state $1,110.72 out of state |
$18,693.48 in state $43,318.08 out of state |
| Evening, part time | 39 | $479.32 in state $1,110.72 out of state |
$18,693.48 in state $43,318.08 out of state |
| Online * | 39 | $780.18 in state $810.24 out of state |
$30,427.02 in state $31,599.36 out of state |
| Online with Real Estate Specialization * | 39 | $780.18 in state $810.24 out of state |
$30,427.02 in state $31,599.36 out of state |
Master of Science in Business Analytics (MS-BA)
| Credit Hours Required | Tuition or Market Rate (Per Credit Hour + Fees) | Estimated Cost |
| 33 | $479.32 in state $1,110.72 out of state |
$15,817.56 in state $36,653.76 out of state |
Master of Science in Finance (MSF)
| Credit Hours Required | Tuition or Market Rate (Per Credit Hour + Fees) | Estimated Cost |
| 32 | $479.32 in state $1,110.72 out of state |
$15,338.24 in state $35,543.04 out of state |
Master of Science in Management Information Systems (MS-MIS)*
| Credit Hours Required | Tuition or Market Rate (Per Credit Hour + Fees) | Estimated Cost |
| 33 | $780.18 in state $810.24 out of state |
$25,745.94 in state $26,737.92 out of state |
Master of Science in Risk Management/Insurance (MS-RMI)*
| Credit Hours Required | Tuition or Market Rate (Per Credit Hour + Fees) | Estimated Cost |
| 33 | $630.18 in state $660.24 out of state |
$20,795.94 in state $21,787.92 out of state |
Ph.D. in Business Administration
| Programs | Credit Hours Required | Tuition or Market Rate (Per Credit Hour + Fees) | Estimated Cost |
| (Program takes 4-5 years) | 27-33 hours per year | $479.32 in state $1,110.72 out of state |
$12,941.64 - $15,817.56 in state/year $29,989.44 - $36,653.76 out of state/year |
* Denotes that this a market-rate, online program: Market-rate totals include required university fees totaling: $30.18 for in state students and $60.24 per credit hour for out of state students. Please contact the Graduate Programs Office for more specific information.
Note: These costs do not include required books and supplies for courses. Costs are subject to change. Fees in table do not include some per-term flat fees for FSUCard and facilities use. For a breakdown of on-campus student fees and their explanations, visit the university’s Tuition Rates page.
In addition, state employees may waive tuition cost for up to six (6) credit hours per semester for on-campus programs.
Learn more about the college’s financial assistance options for graduate students.
