Augusta University Graduate Schools

Augusta University (referred to as Augusta) is a Public, 4 years school located in Augusta, GA. Augusta University is a historically black school. Augusta University is a tribal college. It is classified as a Research University (high research activity) school by Carnegie Classification and its highest level of offering is Doctor's degree - research/scholarship and professional practice. The 2023 graduate school tuition & fees at Augusta University is $6,734 for Georgia residents and $20,002 for out-of-state students. The school has 3,762 graduate students where it has a total enrollment of 9,140 including undergraduate students.

Graduate School Overview

Augusta University (referred to as Augusta) is a Public, 4 years school located in Augusta, GA. Augusta University is a historically black school. Augusta University is a tribal college. It is classified as a Research University (high research activity) school by Carnegie Classification and its highest level of offering is Doctor's degree - research/scholarship and professional practice.
The school is accredited by Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges (12/10/2012 - Current).
Augusta Directory Information
School NameAugusta University (Augusta)
Address1120 15th St, Augusta, GA 30912
Phone706-721-0211
Webhttps://www.augusta.edu
Online Applicationhttps://gafutures.xap.com/applications/Augusta_University/introduction.asp?application_id=4020
Financial Infohttps://www.augusta.edu/finaid
The 2023 graduate school tuition & fees at Augusta University is $6,734 for Georgia residents and $20,002 for out-of-state students. The school has 3,762 graduate students where it has a total enrollment of 9,140 including undergraduate students.
It offers total 138 graduate programs through Post-Bachelor Certificate, Master's, Post-Master Certificate, Doctorate (Research), and Doctorate (Professional Practice). Among them, 11 programs are available online classes.
Graduate School 2023 Key Facts
School TypePublic, 4 years
Tuition & Fees$20,002
$6,734 for Georgia Residents
Student Population3,762
Offered Degrees/ProgramsPost-Bachelor Certificate, Master's, Post-Master Certificate, Doctorate (Research), and Doctorate (Professional Practice)
Number of Programs138 graduate programs
(11 programs available online learning)
Student to Faculty Ratio17 to 1
The graduate tuition & fees at Augusta University is $6,734 for Georgia residents and $20,002 for out-of-state students for the academic year 2022-2023. The tuition per credit hour is $230 for Georgia residents and $783 for out-of-state students.
Augusta University offers the alternative tuition plans.
Augusta University offers the distance education programs. All course works for completing a degree program can be done through online exclusively for graduate programs. In addition, the distance learning courses are offered for students who are not enrolled online exclusively.
On its campus, academic/career services, placement services for completers, on-campus daycare for students' children are provided for their students.
Special Learning Opportunities & On-campus Services
Distance Learning (Online Classes)11 Online Programs Available
Special learning Opportunities
  • ROTC (Army)
  • Study abroad
  • Teacher certification
On-Campus Student Services
  • Academic/career services
  • Placement services for completers
  • On-campus daycare for students' children

2023 Graduate Tuition, Fees, Other Expenses

For the academic year 2022-2023, the graduate school tuition & fees of Augusta University is $6,734 for Georgia residents and $20,002 for other students. The graduate tuition & fees are decreased by -3.43% compared to previous academic year.
Data source: 2022-2023 tuition - NCES(National Center for Education Statistics (Last update: July 22, 2022)
2022-2023 Graduate Tuition & fees
Georgia ResidentsOut-of-State
TuitionFeesTuitionFees
2018-2019$5,144$1,920$17,544$1,920
2019-2020$5,504$1,940$18,772$1,940
2020-2021$5,504$1,940$18,772$1,940
2021-2022$5,504$1,940$18,772$1,940
2022-2023$5,504$1,230$18,772$1,230
The graduate school tuition & fees of Augusta is average compared to public graduate schools in Georgia. The average graduate school tuition for all graduate schools in United States is $19,532 and the Georgia graduate tuition is $18,795 (public) / $15,702 (private).
The next table compares the average graduate school tuition by location and school types.
Graduate Tuition & fees Comparison
ResidentsOut-of-State
Augusta University$6,734$20,002
All Graduate Schools$16,006$19,532
Public$11,452$20,604
Private$19,609
Georgia Graduate Schools$12,353$16,844
Public$6,888$18,795
Private$15,702
For academic year 2022-2023, the living costs are $15,721 when a student lives on-campus housing facilities (i.e. dormitory, school owned apartments, etc.) at Augusta University. On-campus living costs are increased by 1.44% compared to previous academic year. The off-campus living costs are $15,868. Off-campus living costs are increased by 12.95% compared to previous academic year.
2022-2023 Living Expenses
Living On-CampusLiving Off-Campus
Room & BoardOther ExpenseRoom & BoardOther Expense
2018-2019$8,850$1,800$13,128$1,800
2019-2020$10,050$1,963$13,128$1,963
2020-2021$10,884$4,544$10,602$6,282
2021-2022$10,350$4,342$9,000$5,049
2022-2023$9,998$4,906$10,145$5,723
For academic year 2022-2023, the tuition per credit hour for graduate programs is $230 for Georgia residents and $783 for other students at Augusta University. The graduate tuition per credit hour are stayed same compared to previous academic year.
2022-2023 Graduation Program Tuition per Credit Hour
Georgia ResidentsOut-of-State
2018-2019$215$731
2019-2020$230$783
2020-2021$230$783
2021-2022$230$783
2022-2023$230$783
For medical school, the average tuition & fees is $28,395 for Georgia residents and $57,849 for out-of-state students. Next table shows the tuition & fees for law school and/or medical schools at Augusta University.
2022-2023 Law School/Medical School Tuition at Augusta University
Georgia ResidentsOut-of-State
TuitionFeesTuitionFees
Dentistry$39,516-$97,167-
Medicine$28,396-$57,850-

Graduate Programs at Augusta

Augusta University offers 71 graduate programs for Master's, Doctorate, and Post-Graduate Certificate. The next table lists number of programs by offered degree and online availability along with number of completers by degree/certificate programs. Last year, 1,307 students have completed their study at Augusta University.
Offered Degrees at Augusta University
Award LevelTotal Number of ProgramsAvailable Online ClassNumber of Completers
Master's Degree302484
Doctor's degree - research/scholarship13038
Doctor's degree - other40445
Post Bachelor's Degree206146
Post Master's Degree42194
Total71101,307
The next table shows the popular graduate programs at Augusta University by award level.
  • The most popular Post-graduate Certificate program is the Curriculum and Instruction program with 174 completers.
  • The most popular Master's program is the Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse program with 133 completers.
  • The most popular Doctorate program is the Medicine program with 225 completers.
Augusta University offers 71 programs through Master's, Doctorate, and Post-Graduate Certificate. The programs are offered both in online and on-site education. Last year total 1,307 students have completed their graduate studies.
  • 484 students have earned/completed Master's program.
  • 445 students have earned/completed Doctorate (Practice) program.
  • 146 students have earned/completed Post-Bachelor's program.
  • 194 students have earned/completed Post-Master's program.
Master's Programs and Number of Completers
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Computer and Information Sciences [+] 5 completers-
Computer and Information Systems Security/Information Assurance5-
Education [+] (1 completers) 97 completers$42,100
Education44$42,100
Curriculum and Instruction35$51,000
Educational Leadership and Administration6-
Special Education and Teaching0-
Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services12$41,300
Education (other)0-
Biological and Biomedical Sciences [+] 5 completers-
Molecular Biology0-
Biochemistry and Molecular Biology0-
Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology (other)5-
Physiology0-
Biostatistics0-
Neuroscience0-
Mathematics and Statistics [+] 6 completers-
Mathematics (other)6-
Parks, Recreation, Leisure, and Fitness Studies [+] 8 completers-
Kinesiology and Exercise Science8-
Psychology [+] 13 completers-
Psychology13-
Human Services [+] 22 completers-
Public Administration22-
Social Sciences [+] 24 completers-
Political Science and Government24-
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences [+] (1 completers) 268 completers-
Oral Biology and Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology0-
Physician Assistant43-
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions (other)11-
Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist13-
Medical Scientist0-
Public Health17-
Occupational Therapy/Therapist42-
Medical Illustration/Medical Illustrator9-
Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse133$65,300
Nurse Anesthetist0-
Pediatric Nurse/Nursing0-
Business [+] 36 completers-
Business Administration and Management36$62,800
Total484
Doctorate (Research) Programs and Number of Completers
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Education [+] 8 completers-
Educational Evaluation and Research8-
Biological and Biomedical Sciences [+] 22 completers-
Molecular Biology3-
Biochemistry and Molecular Biology1-
Cell Biology and Anatomy1-
Cell/Cellular Biology and Anatomical Sciences (other)2-
Physiology4-
Pharmacology1-
Biostatistics3-
Biotechnology5-
Neuroscience2-
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences [+] 8 completers-
Oral Biology and Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology0-
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing (other)6-
Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences (other)2-
Total38
Doctorate (Practice) Programs and Number of Completers
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences [+] 445 completers-
Dentistry91-
Medicine225-
Physical Therapy/Therapist36-
Nursing Science93-
Total445
Post-Bachelor's Programs and Number of Completers
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Architecture [+] 6 completers-
City/Urban, Community and Regional Planning6-
Computer and Information Sciences [+] 0 completers-
Computer and Information Systems Security/Information Assurance0-
Education [+] (6 completers) 102 completers-
Education5-
Educational Administration and Supervision (other)16-
Education/Teaching of the Gifted and Talented45-
Physical Education Teaching and Coaching10-
Reading Teacher Education18-
Computer Teacher Education2-
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas (other)6-
Foreign Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics [+] 11 completers-
Foreign Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics (other)11-
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences [+] 16 completers-
Healthcare Information Privacy Assurance and Security5-
Health/Medical Preparatory Programs (other)0-
Public Health0-
Dietetics/Dietitian0-
Bioethics/Medical Ethics5-
Family Practice Nurse/Nursing0-
Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse/Nursing3-
Critical Care Nursing3-
Business [+] 11 completers-
Business Administration and Management0-
Non-Profit/Public/Organizational Management11-
Total146
Post-Master's Programs and Number of Completers
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Education [+] (2 completers) 194 completers-
Curriculum and Instruction174-
Educational Leadership and Administration20-
Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services0-
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences [+] 0 completers-
Family Practice Nurse/Nursing0-
Total194

Graduate Student Population at Augusta

For the academic year 2021-2022, total 3,474 students enrolled into Augusta University graduate schools where it has total 9,140 students including undergraduate students. By attending status, there are 2,767 full-time and 707 part-time graduate students. By gender, 1,160 male and 2,314 female students are attending graduate schools. The next table summarizes the graduate student population by gender and attending status.
Graduate School Student Population By Gender
TotalMaleFemale
Total3,4741,1602,314
Full-time2,7679801,787
Part-tme707180527
The next table summarizes the students population by race/ethnicity.
There are 2,011 White (57.89%), 542 Black/African American (15.60%), 205 Hispanic (5.90%), 476 Asian (13.70%), and 240 students with other races. 59 students are enrolled with non-resident alien status.
Graduate Student Population By Race/ethnicity
TotalMaleFemale
Total3,4741,1602,314
American Indian/Native American211
Asian476185291
Black/African American542122420
Hispanic20584121
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander101
White2,0116671,344
Two More1104169
Un-Known682939
Non-resident Alien593128
Augusta University offers the distance learning opportunities (online degree program and/or courses) for graduate programs. 732 graduate students (21.07% of total students) are enrolled online exclusively and 760 graduate students (21.88% of total students) are enrolled some online courses. The next table summarizes the online student population.
Distance Learning Student Population
Number of Graduate Students
Total3,474
Enrolled Online Exclusively732
Enrolled Some Online Courses760
Not in Online Courses1,982
The following table summarizes the graduate students population by age at Augusta University. 1,235 students are aged 20 to 24 (35.55% of total students), 1 students are aged below 20 (0.03%), 115 students are aged above 50 (3.31%). Next table summarizes the student population by age at Augusta University.
Graduate Student Population By Age
TotalMaleFemale
Total3,4741,1602,314
Age 18-19101
Age 20-21401624
Age 22-241,195377818
Age 25-291,249462787
Age 30-34400154246
Age 35-3921858160
Age 40-4925666190
Age 50-641042579
Over 641129

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