Lincoln/Online/Additional Location (Non-Residential) Tuition and Fees
It’s never too late to advance your degree. Our graduates continue to be leaders after obtaining a graduate degree in Lincoln, Bellevue, or online. At Doane, we make earning your graduate degree within your reach.
2025-2026 Academic Year Tuition and Fees
College of Business Graduate Degrees
| * Enrollment Fee | In Person Tuition Per Credit | Online/Hybrid Tuition Per Credit | Technology Fee Per Credit (all modalities) | |
| Master of Business Administration | $50.00 | $587.00 | $587.00 | $30.00 |
| Master of Arts in Leadership | $50.00 | $585.00 | $585.00 | N/A |
| Master of Science in Instructional Design and Technology | $50.00 | N/A | $458.00 | $30.00 |
Books and additional fees may apply. * One-time fee for new students.
Master of Arts in Leadership
| DIRECT COST | IN PERSON | ONLINE |
| Tuition/Books | $1,917 | $1,761 |
| Technology Fees | N/A | $95 |
| INDIRECT COST | ||
| Housing | $1,260 | $1,236 |
| Food | $378 | $371 |
| Personal & Transportation | $1,093 | $1,071 |
| Loans Fees | $49 | $50 |
| Total (Average) COST OF ATTENDANCE | $4,648 | $4,439 |
Master of Business Administration
| DIRECT COST | IN PERSON | ONLINE |
| Tuition/Books | $1,917 | $1,761 |
| Technology Fees | N/A | $95 |
| INDIRECT COST | ||
| Housing & Food | $1,638 | $1,607 |
| Personal & Transportation | $1,093 | $1,071 |
| Loans Fees | $49 | $50 |
| Total (Average) COST OF ATTENDANCE | $4,648 | $4,439 |
Master of Science in Instructional Design and Technology
| DIRECT COST | ONLINE |
| Tuition/Books | $1,374 |
| Technology Fees | $95 |
| INDIRECT COST | |
| Housing & Food | $1,607 |
| Personal & Transportation | $1,071 |
| Loans Fees | $45 |
| Total (Average) COST OF ATTENDANCE | $4,052 |
College of Education Graduate Degrees
| * Enrollment Fee | In Person Tuition Per Credit | Online/Hybrid Tuition Per Credit | Technology Fee Per Credit (all modalities) | |
| Master of Education in Curriculum and Instruction | $50.00 | $305.00 | $388.00 | $30.00 |
| Initial Program at the Advanced Level for Certification (Fast Track) | $50.00 | $305.00 | N/A | N/A |
| Master of Education in Educational Leadership | $50.00 | $361.00 | N/A | N/A |
| Education Specialist | $50.00 | $378.00 | N/A | N/A |
| Master of Education in School Counseling | $50.00 | $305.00 | $388.00 | $30.00 |
| Doctorate of Education | $50.00 | $551.00 | N/A | N/A |
| Master of Arts in Counseling | $50.00 | $499.00 | N/A | N/A |
Books and additional fees may apply. * One-time fee for new students.
Direct and Indirect Costs
Per Semester at Full-Time Enrollment Estimates
Master of Education in Curriculum and Instruction
| DIRECT COST | IN PERSON | ONLINE |
| Tuition/Books | $1,986 | $2,673 |
| Technology Fee | N/A | $189 |
| INDIRECT COST | ||
| Housing & Food | $2,730 | $2,730 |
| Personal & Transportation | $1,681 | $1,681 |
| Loans Fees | $68 | $75 |
| Total (Average) COST OF ATTENDANCE | $6,397 | $7,084 |
Initial Program at the Advanced Level for Certification (Fast Track)
Fast Track students take an average of 10 credits each semester- Full-Time Enrollment Only.
| DIRECT COST | IN PERSON |
| Tuition/Books | $3,206 |
| INDIRECT COST | |
| Housing & Food | $2,600 |
| Personal & Transportation | $1,600 |
| Loans Fees | $78 |
| Total (Average) COST OF ATTENDANCE | $7,484 |
Master of Education in School Counseling
| DIRECT COST | IN PERSON |
| Tuition/Books | $1,986 |
| INDIRECT COST | |
| Housing & Food | $2,730 |
| Personal & Transportation | $1,681 |
| Loans Fees | $50 |
| Total (Average) COST OF ATTENDANCE | $6,447 |
Education Specialist
| DIRECT COST | IN PERSON |
| Tuition/Books | $2,442 |
| INDIRECT COST | |
| Housing & Food | $2,730 |
| Personal & Transportation | $1,681 |
| Loans Fees | $72 |
| Total (Average) COST OF ATTENDANCE | $6,853 |
Master of Education in Educational Leadership
| DIRECT COST | IN PERSON |
| Tuition/Books | $2,332 |
| INDIRECT COST | |
| Housing & Food | $2,730 |
| Personal & Transportation | $1,681 |
| Loans Fees | $71 |
| Total (Average) COST OF ATTENDANCE | $6,734 |
Doctorate of Education
| DIRECT COST | IN PERSON |
| Tuition/Books | $3,462 |
| INDIRECT COST | |
| Housing & Food | $2,730 |
| Personal & Transportation | $1,681 |
| Loans Fees | $83 |
| Total (Average) COST OF ATTENDANCE | $7,873 |
Master of Arts in Counseling
| DIRECT COST | IN PERSON |
| Tuition/Books | $3,150 |
| INDIRECT COST | |
| Housing & Food | $2,730 |
| Personal & Transportation | $1,681 |
| Loans Fees | $80 |
| Total (Average) COST OF ATTENDANCE | $7,561 |
2024-2025 Academic Year Tuition and Fees
College of Business Graduate Degrees
|
* Enrollment Fee |
In-Person/Hybrid/Distance Tuition per Credit |
Online Tuition per Credit |
Online/Hybrid Technology Fee per Credit |
|
|
Master of Business Administration |
$50.00 |
$570.00 |
$570.00 |
$30.00 |
|
Master of Arts in Leadership |
$50.00 |
$568.00 |
$568.00 |
N/A |
|
Master of Science in Instructional Design and Technology |
$50.00 |
N/A |
$445.00 |
$30.00 |
Books and additional fees may apply. * One-time fee for new students.
Master of Arts in Leadership
|
DIRECT COST |
IN PERSON |
ONLINE |
|
Tuition/Books |
$1,860 |
$1,860 |
|
Technology Fees |
N/A |
$90 |
|
INDIRECT COST |
||
|
Housing |
$1,200 |
$1,200 |
| Food | $360 | $360 |
|
Personal & Transportation |
$1,040 |
$1,040 |
|
Loans Fees |
$47 |
$47 |
|
Total (Average) COST OF ATTENDANCE |
$4,450 |
$4,540 |
Master of Business Administration
|
DIRECT COST |
IN PERSON |
ONLINE |
|
Tuition/Books |
$1,865 |
$1,865 |
|
Technology Fees |
N/A |
$90 |
|
INDIRECT COST |
||
|
Housing & Food |
$1,560 |
$1,560 |
|
Personal & Transportation |
$1,040 |
$1,040 |
|
Loans Fees |
$47 |
$48 |
|
Total (Average) COST OF ATTENDANCE |
$4,512 |
$4,603 |
Master of Science in Instructional Design and Technology
|
DIRECT COST |
ONLINE |
|
Tuition/Books |
$1,490 |
|
Technology Fees |
$90 |
|
INDIRECT COST |
|
|
Housing & Food |
$1,560 |
|
Personal & Transportation |
$1,040 |
|
Loans Fees |
$44 |
|
Total (Average) COST OF ATTENDANCE |
$4,224 |
College of Education Graduate Degrees
| * Enrollment Fee | In Person/Hybrid/Distance Tuition Per Credit | Online Tuition Per Credit | Online/Hybrid Technology Fee Per Credit | |
| Master of Education in Curriculum and Instruction | $30.00 | $299.00 | $380.00 | $30.00 |
| Initial Program at the Advanced Level for Certification (Fast Track) | $30.00 | $299.00 | N/A | N/A |
| Master of Education in Educational Leadership | $30.00 | $360.00 | N/A | N/A |
| Education Specialist | $30.00 | $371.00 | N/A | N/A |
| Master of Education in School Counseling | $30.00 | $299.00 | $380.00 | $30.00 |
| Doctorate of Education | $30.00 | $540.00 | N/A | N/A |
| Master of Arts in Counseling | $125.00 | $484.00 | N/A | N/A |
Books and additional fees may apply. * One-time fee for new students.
Direct and Indirect Costs
Per Semester at Full-Time Enrollment Estimates
Master of Education in Curriculum and Instruction
| DIRECT COST | IN PERSON | ONLINE |
| Tuition/Books | $2,248 | $2,381 |
| Technology Fee | N/A | $180 |
| INDIRECT COST | ||
| Housing & Food | $2,600 | $2,600 |
| Personal & Transportation | $1,600 | $1,600 |
| Loans Fees | $68 | $71 |
| Total (Average) COST OF ATTENDANCE | $6,516 | $6,832 |
Initial Program at the Advanced Level for Certification (Fast Track)
Fast Track students take an average of 10 credits each semester- Full-Time Enrollment Only.
| DIRECT COST | IN PERSON |
| Tuition/Books | $3,222 |
| INDIRECT COST | |
| Housing & Food | $2,600 |
| Personal & Transportation | $1,600 |
| Loans Fees | $78 |
| Total (Average) COST OF ATTENDANCE | $7,500 |
Master of Education in School Counseling
| DIRECT COST | IN PERSON |
| Tuition/Books | $2,248 |
| INDIRECT COST | |
| Housing & Food | $2,600 |
| Personal & Transportation | $1,600 |
| Loans Fees | $68 |
| Total (Average) COST OF ATTENDANCE | $6,516 |
Education Specialist
| DIRECT COST | IN PERSON |
| Tuition/Books | $2,380 |
| INDIRECT COST | |
| Housing & Food | $2,600 |
| Personal & Transportation | $1,600 |
| Loans Fees | $70 |
| Total (Average) COST OF ATTENDANCE | $6,650 |
Master of Education in Educational Leadership
| DIRECT COST | IN PERSON |
| Tuition/Books | $2,675 |
| INDIRECT COST | |
| Housing & Food | $2,600 |
| Personal & Transportation | $1,600 |
| Loans Fees | $73 |
| Total (Average) COST OF ATTENDANCE | $6,948 |
Doctorate of Education
| DIRECT COST | IN PERSON |
| Tuition/Books | $3,395 |
| INDIRECT COST | |
| Housing & Food | $2,600 |
| Personal & Transportation | $1,600 |
| Loans Fees | $80 |
| Total (Average) COST OF ATTENDANCE | $7,675 |
Master of Arts in Counseling
| DIRECT COST | IN PERSON |
| Tuition/Books | $3,058 |
| INDIRECT COST | |
| Housing & Food | $2,600 |
| Personal & Transportation | $1,600 |
| Loans Fees | $77 |
| Total (Average) COST OF ATTENDANCE | $7,335 |
Open Learning Academy
Doane University's Open Learning Academy (OLA) offers courses and labs that are fully online, students can study anywhere, anytime. Doane University’s Open Learning Academy is designed to help students meet their educational and career goals by providing access to fast-paced, rigorous courses without the barriers.
- No textbook fees.
- Credits are transferable.
- 8- and 16-week courses.
- Fast-paced, high-quality learning designed to help you get ahead quickly.
- Open Learning Academy courses are not eligible for federal financial aid.
- Students are eligible to apply for alternative student loans.
- Courses start at $344.00 per credit hour up to $480.00 per credit hour. Cost will vary by course.
