Teaching & Leadership Master's Cost
How much does it cost to earn a Teaching & Leadership master's online at UND?
UND's School of Graduate Studies is one of the best values in the nation, offering lower tuition and fees than similar Midwest four-year doctoral universities. For an affordable tuition price, our students are learning from top experts and leading research.
The work you do at UND will be worth it — in more ways than one. Depending on your field, your paycheck could jump by $12,700/year with a master's degree or more than $32,000/year with a doctoral degree. Graduate degrees can also open new career opportunities and provide personal growth.
Burgum Foundation Rural Educator Scholarship - 50% off the cost of tuition
Teachers currently employed in a public North Dakota pK-12 school district may be eligible to receive tuition support for our Master of Science in Teaching & Leadership program or Mastery Learning Graduate Certificate through a Burgum Foundation Rural Educator Scholarship. This scholarship covers 50% of total tuition costs.
To receive scholarship funds, select rural educators commit to teaching and/or assuming a leadership role in their rural ND school district for up to 3 years after graduation and work collaboratively with a UND-Rural Scholars Advisor while enrolled as a graduate student at UND. UND-Rural Scholar Advisors help students align classwork to rural school-specific needs and create a culminating scholarly project that addresses a rural school or district priority.
For more information about this scholarship, contact Dr. Laura Link.
Online Teaching Master's Cost
For UND's online master's degree in Teaching & Leadership, tuition and fees are:
Online Tuition Costs
Online students pay the same tuition rate regardless of residency.
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Calculate Your Cost to Attend UND
Several factors can adjust your cost to attend college. Use these two calculators to help determine costs.
Graduate Assistant Funding
Many departments offer graduate research or teaching assistantship employment positions. Contact the academic department for program-specific details.
Can I get help paying for college?
On average, UND students receive $13,500 annually in financial aid assistance. Several types of financial aid can help bring down your college costs, including:
- Scholarships - merit-based awards that don't have to be repaid
- Grants - need-based awards that don't have to be repaid
- Loans - money you have to repay
Cost Benefits for Military-Affiliated Students
More than 1,800 students at UND use military benefits. We honor your dedication by offering a range of financial benefits designed to make your education more affordable.
- Affordable In-State Tuition for all Military Affiliates: Regardless of your state of legal residency, as an active-duty service member, veteran, National Guard or Reserve member, dependent, or contracted ROTC cadet, you're eligible for North Dakota resident tuition rates for all on-campus programs.
- Active-Duty Tuition Rate: If you're an active-duty undergraduate student using Federal Tuition Assistance, you can benefit from a reduced tuition rate of $250 per credit (This does not include Aerospace. See cost details.)
- VA Education Benefits: You may be eligible to receive funds for tuition and fees, books, flight programs, housing, and more through various VA education benefits.
- Scholarships for Military-Affiliated Students: UND offers scholarships specifically for active U.S. military service members, veterans, and their dependents
- Yellow Ribbon Program Participant: Participation in this program is part of UND’s larger mission to honor and assist military-affiliated students in achieving their educational and professional goals.
Teacher Scholarships
UND offers admitted students 975+ scholarships with one application. Many UND scholarships are specifically for future teachers. Additionally, check with your state's Department of Education to see if they have scholarships or grants for prospective or current teachers.
Federal Teacher Education Assistance for College and Higher Education (TEACH) Grant
A TEACH Grant is different from other federal student grants because it requires you to agree to complete four years of qualifying teaching as a condition for getting the grant. If you don’t complete your teaching service obligation, the grant will turn into a Federal Unsubsidized Loan that you must repay in full with interest. TEACH grants are available to graduate and undergraduate students who meet eligibility criteria.
The Federal TEACH Grant Program provides up to $4,000 per year in grants to graduate or undergraduate students who plan to pursue a career in teaching.