Our guide covers typical postgraduate fees at American universities, plus details of bursaries and scholarships for domestic and international students.

What is the cost of a Postgraduate degree in the US? The average cost of different Post Graduate courses can be estimated somewhere around $6,500 for the students staying within the state while $164,791 for students coming from some other state of the country.

When it comes to university postgraduate funding for courses, the options vary hugely from one institution to the next. There is a wide choice of studentships, scholarships and bursaries (see below) or possibly fee discounts for alumni.

Master’s program costs vary depending on school, program, residency status, and whether you attend an in-person program or choose to earn your degree online. The average cost of a master's degree is $66,340, according to the Education Data Initiative [ 2 ].

In the US, postgraduate tuition fees can often vary depending on whether a student is from in state, or out of state. Students who are residents in the same state as a university will usually pay far less than out-of-state or international students, even when taking the same course.