Graduate Programs at Brenau University

Graduate School Overview

Brenau University (referred to as Brenau) is a Private, 4 years school located in Gainesville, GA. It is classified as a Master's College and University (larger programs) school by Carnegie Classification and its highest level of offering is Doctor's degree- professional practice.

The school is accredited by Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges (1/1/1947 - Current[Estimated Date]).

Brenau Directory Information
School Name	Brenau University (Brenau)
Address	500 Washington Street SE, Gainesville, GA 30501-3668
Phone	770-534-6299
Web	https://www.brenau.edu
Online Application	https://www.brenau.edu/apply
Financial Info	https://www.brenau.edu/admissions/financialaid

The 2022 graduate school tuition & fees at Brenau University is $13,940 in average. The school has 1,103 graduate students where it has a total enrollment of 2,813 including undergraduate students.

It offers total 91 graduate programs through Post-Bachelor Certificate, Master's, Post-Master Certificate, and Doctorate (Professional Practice). Among them, 56 programs are available online classes.

Graduate School 2022 Key Facts
School Type	Private, 4 years
Tuition & Fees	$13,940
Student Population	1,103
Offered Degrees/Programs	Post-Bachelor Certificate, Master's, Post-Master Certificate, and Doctorate (Professional Practice)
Number of Programs	91 graduate programs (56 programs available online learning)
Student to Faculty Ratio	11 to 1

The graduate tuition & fees at Brenau University is $13,940 in average for the academic year 2021-2022. The tuition per credit hour is $755.

Brenau University offers the alternative tuition plans.

Brenau 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, remedial services, academic/career services, employment services for students, placement services for completers are provided for their students.

Special Learning Opportunities & On-campus Services
Distance Learning (Online Classes)	56 Online Programs Available
Special learning Opportunities	Study abroad Weekend/evening college Teacher certification
On-Campus Student Services	Remedial services Academic/career services Employment services for students Placement services for completers

2022 Graduate Tuition, Fees, Other Expenses

For the academic year 2021-2022, the graduate school tuition & fees of Brenau University is $13,940. The graduate tuition & fees are increased by 1.71% compared to previous academic year.

Data source: 2021-2022 tuition - NCES(National Center for Education Statistics (Last update: July 22, 2022)

2021-2022 Graduate Tuition & fees
	Tuition	Fees
2017-2018	$12,330	$400
2018-2019	$12,510	$400
2019-2020	$12,834	$420
2020-2021	$13,356	$350
2021-2022	$13,590	$350

The graduate school tuition & fees of Brenau is average compared to private graduate schools in Georgia. The average graduate school tuition for all graduate schools in United States is $19,204 and the Georgia graduate tuition is $19,068 (public) / $15,843 (private).

The next table compares the average graduate school tuition by location and school types.

Graduate Tuition & fees Comparison
	Residents	Out-of-State
Brenau University	$13,940
All Graduate Schools	$15,958	$19,204
Public	$11,320	$20,434
Private	$19,234
Georgia Graduate Schools	$12,525	$17,067
Public	$7,366	$19,068
Private	$15,843

For academic year 2021-2022, the living costs are $16,480 when a student lives on-campus housing facilities (i.e. dormitory, school owned apartments, etc.) at Brenau University. On-campus living costs are decreased by -1.82% compared to previous academic year. The off-campus living costs are $15,130. Off-campus living costs are increased by 1.90% compared to previous academic year.

2021-2022 Living Expenses
	Living On-Campus		Living Off-Campus
	Room & Board	Other Expense	Room & Board	Other Expense
2017-2018	$12,418	$2,650	$9,888	$4,550
2018-2019	$12,418	$2,750	$10,085	$4,600
2019-2020	$12,500	$2,750	$10,218	$4,100
2020-2021	$12,500	$2,880	$10,608	$4,240
2021-2022	$12,200	$2,900	$10,850	$4,280

For academic year 2021-2022, the tuition per credit hour for graduate programs is $755 at Brenau University. The graduate tuition per credit hour are increased by 1.75% compared to previous academic year.

2021-2022 Graduation Program Tuition per Credit Hour
	Tuition
2017-2018	$685
2018-2019	$695
2019-2020	$713
2020-2021	$742
2021-2022	$755

Graduate Programs at Brenau

Brenau University offers 50 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, 359 students have completed their study at Brenau University.

Offered Degrees at Brenau University
Award Level	Total Number of Programs	Available Online Class	Number of Completers
Master's Degree	29	21	285
Doctor's degree - professional practice	4	3	3
Doctor's degree - other	2	0	43
Post Master's Degree	15	13	28
Total	50	37	359

The next table shows the popular graduate programs at Brenau University by award level.

The most popular Post-graduate Certificate program is the Junior High/Intermediate/Middle School Education and Teaching program with 7 completers.
The most popular Master's program is the Occupational Therapy/Therapist program with 87 completers.
The most popular Doctorate program is the Physical Therapy/Therapist program with 38 completers.

Popular Post-graduate Certificate Programs at Brenau University
Program	Available Online	Number of Completers	Average Earning after graduation
Junior High/Intermediate/Middle School Education and Teaching	✔	7	-
Nursing Practice	✔	5	-
Hospital and Health Care Facilities Administration/Management	✔	5	-
Elementary Education and Teaching	✔	5	-
Nursing Practice	✔	5	-

Popular Master's Programs at Brenau University
Program	Available Online	Number of Completers	Average Earning after graduation
Occupational Therapy/Therapist	✕	87	-
Occupational Therapy/Therapist	✕	55	-
Business Administration and Management	✕	51	$58,400
Business Administration and Management	✕	48	$58,400
Organizational Behavior Studies	✔	34	-

Popular Doctorate Programs at Brenau University
Program	Available Online	Number of Completers	Average Earning after graduation
Physical Therapy/Therapist	✕	38	-
Physical Therapy/Therapist	✕	38	-
Occupational Therapy/Therapist	✕	5	-
Nursing Practice	✕	4	-
Junior High/Intermediate/Middle School Education and Teaching	✔	2	-

Brenau University offers 50 programs through Master's, Doctorate, and Post-Graduate Certificate. The programs are offered both in online and on-site education. Last year total 359 students have completed their graduate studies.

285 students have earned/completed Master's program.
43 students have earned/completed Doctorate (Practice) program.
3 students have earned/completed Doctorate (Other) program.
28 students have earned/completed Post-Master's program.

Master's Programs and Number of Completers
Program	Available Online	Number of Completers	Average Earning after graduation
Communication and Journalism [+]	✔ (2 completers)	8 completers	-
Communication	✔	8	-
Organizational Communication	✔	0	-
Education [+]	✔ (5 completers)	19 completers	-
Education/Teaching of Individuals with Autism	✔	6	-
Special Education and Teaching (other)	✔	0	-
Elementary Education and Teaching	✔	12	-
Junior High/Intermediate/Middle School Education and Teaching	✔	1	-
Secondary Education and Teaching	✔	0	-
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies [+]	✔ (2 completers)	20 completers	-
Gerontology	✔	20	-
Dispute Resolution	✔	0	-
Psychology [+]	✕	25 completers	-
Psychology	✕	5	-
Clinical Psychology	✕	20	-
Visual and Performing Arts [+]	✔ (1 completers)	2 completers	-
Interior Design	✔	2	-
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences [+]	✔ (1 completers)	81 completers	-
Hospital and Health Care Facilities Administration/Management	✔	13	-
Physician Assistant	✕	0	-
Occupational Therapy/Therapist	✕	55	-
Nursing Administration	✕	1	-
Family Practice Nurse/Nursing	✕	12	-
Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences (other)	✕	0	-
Business [+]	✔	130 completers	-
Business Administration and Management	✕	48	$58,400
Project Management	✔	7	-
Business Administration, Management and Operations (other)	✔	1	-
Accounting	✔	13	-
Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies	✔	1	-
Finance	✔	2	-
Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration	✔	13	$56,200
Organizational Behavior Studies	✔	34	-
Management Information Systems	✔	1	-
Marketing/Marketing Management	✔	6	-
Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services (other)	✔	4	-
	Total	285

Doctorate (Practice) Programs and Number of Completers
Program	Available Online	Number of Completers	Average Earning after graduation
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences [+]	✕	43 completers	-
Occupational Therapy/Therapist	✕	5	-
Physical Therapy/Therapist	✕	38	-
	Total	43

Doctorate (Other) Programs and Number of Completers
Program	Available Online	Number of Completers	Average Earning after graduation
Education [+]	✔ (3 completers)	2 completers	-
Higher Education/Higher Education Administration	✔	0	-
Elementary Education and Teaching	✔	0	-
Junior High/Intermediate/Middle School Education and Teaching	✔	2	-
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences [+]	✕	1 completers	-
Nursing Practice	✕	1	-
	Total	3

Post-Master's Programs and Number of Completers
Program	Available Online	Number of Completers	Average Earning after graduation
Communication and Journalism [+]	✔ (1 completers)	0 completers	-
Organizational Communication	✔	0	-
Education [+]	✔ (2 completers)	11 completers	-
Elementary Education and Teaching	✔	4	-
Junior High/Intermediate/Middle School Education and Teaching	✔	7	-
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies [+]	✔ (1 completers)	0 completers	-
Dispute Resolution	✔	0	-
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences [+]	✔ (1 completers)	10 completers	-
Hospital and Health Care Facilities Administration/Management	✔	5	-
Nursing Practice	✕	5	-
Business [+]	✔	7 completers	-
Business Administration and Management	✕	1	-
Project Management	✔	2	-
Accounting	✔	0	-
Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies	✔	0	-
Finance	✔	0	-
Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration	✔	3	-
Management Information Systems	✔	0	-
Marketing/Marketing Management	✔	0	-
Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services (other)	✔	1	-
	Total	28

Graduate Student Population at Brenau

For academic year 2021-2022, total 1,103 students enrolled into Brenau University graduate schools where it has total 2,813 students including undergraduate students. By attending status, there are 592 full-time and 511 part-time graduate students. By gender, 187 male and 916 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
	Total	Male	Female
Total	1,103	187	916
Full-time	592	107	485
Part-tme	511	80	431

The next table summarizes the students population by race/ethnicity.

There are 561 White (50.86%), 387 Black/African American (35.09%), 57 Hispanic (5.17%), 32 Asian (2.90%), and 66 students with other races. 5 students are enrolled with non-resident alien status.

Graduate Student Population By Race/ethnicity
	Total	Male	Female
Total	1,103	187	916
American Indian/Native American	6	2	4
Asian	32	9	23
Black/African American	387	51	336
Hispanic	57	11	46
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander	3	1	2
White	561	103	458
Two More	23	2	21
Un-Known	29	6	23
Non-resident Alien	5	2	3

Brenau University offers the distance learning opportunities (online degree program and/or courses) for graduate programs. 599 graduate students (54.31% of total students) are enrolled online exclusively and 17 graduate students (1.54% of total students) are enrolled some online courses. The next table summarizes the online student population.

Distance Learning Student Population
	Number of Graduate Students
Total	1,103
Enrolled Online Exclusively	599
Enrolled Some Online Courses	17
Not in Online Courses	487

The following table summarizes the graduate students population by age at Brenau University. 245 students are aged 20 to 24 (22.21% of total students), 74 students are aged above 50 (6.71%). Next table summarizes the student population by age at Brenau University.