Cost of Private Graduate Schools

The difference between private graduate school and public graduate school is not quite as extreme as the differences between undergraduate colleges and universities. This is simply because graduate schools cost more than undergraduate education anywhere you go, be it private or public. Graduate school education in private institutions tends to fluctuate according to the discipline. Depending on the program, tuition rates can range from $20,000 to $40,000 per year.

The opportunity to get your graduate education paid for by an outside resource, though still possible, is less common at private universities. This is because there is less government funding available at these institutions. The quality of education offered through these programs is not any less, however.

Living expenses above and beyond the tuition rates of these graduate programs don't necessarily contrast from the rates paid by graduate students at public universities. You can expect to spend approximately $10,000 to $15,000 on things like room and board, books, and transportation.