DeSales University Graduate Schools

DeSales University (referred to as DeSales) is a Private, 4 years school located in Center Valley, PA. It is classified as a Doctoral/Research University school by Carnegie Classification and its highest level of offering is Doctor's degree- professional practice. The 2023 graduate school tuition & fees at DeSales University is $21,120 in average. The school has 766 graduate students where it has a total enrollment of 2,991 including undergraduate students.

Graduate School Overview

DeSales University (referred to as DeSales) is a Private, 4 years school located in Center Valley, PA. It is classified as a Doctoral/Research University school by Carnegie Classification and its highest level of offering is Doctor's degree- professional practice.
The school is accredited by Middle States Commission on Higher Education (7/1/1970 - Current[Estimated Date]).
DeSales Directory Information
School NameDeSales University (DeSales)
Address2755 Station Avenue, Center Valley, PA 18034-9568
Phone610-282-1100
Webhttps://www.desales.edu
Online Applicationhttps://www.desales.edu/admissions-financial-aid/undergraduate-admissions-aid/how-to-apply
Financial Infohttps://www.desales.edu/admissions-financial-aid/undergraduate-admissions-aid/financial-aid-scholarships
The 2023 graduate school tuition & fees at DeSales University is $21,120 in average. The school has 766 graduate students where it has a total enrollment of 2,991 including undergraduate students.
It offers total 83 graduate programs through Post-Bachelor Certificate, Master's, Post-Master Certificate, and Doctorate (Professional Practice). Among them, 31 programs are available online classes.
Graduate School 2023 Key Facts
School TypePrivate, 4 years
Tuition & Fees$21,120
Student Population766
Offered Degrees/ProgramsPost-Bachelor Certificate, Master's, Post-Master Certificate, and Doctorate (Professional Practice)
Number of Programs83 graduate programs
(31 programs available online learning)
Student to Faculty Ratio11 to 1
The graduate tuition & fees at DeSales University is $21,120 in average for the academic year 2022-2023. The tuition per credit hour is $880.
DeSales University offers the alternative tuition plans.
DeSales 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)31 Online Programs Available
Special learning Opportunities
  • ROTC (Army)
  • Study abroad
  • Weekend/evening college
  • Teacher certification
On-Campus Student Services
  • Remedial services
  • Academic/career services
  • Employment services for students
  • Placement services for completers

2023 Graduate Tuition, Fees, Other Expenses

For the academic year 2022-2023, the graduate school tuition & fees of DeSales University is $21,120. The graduate tuition & fees are stayed same 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
TuitionFees
2018-2019$20,160-
2019-2020$20,520-
2020-2021$20,520-
2021-2022$21,120-
2022-2023$21,120-
The graduate school tuition & fees of DeSales is average compared to private graduate schools in Pennsylvania. The average graduate school tuition for all graduate schools in United States is $19,603 and the Pennsylvania graduate tuition is $27,989 (public) / $20,871 (private).
The next table compares the average graduate school tuition by location and school types.
Graduate Tuition & fees Comparison
ResidentsOut-of-State
DeSales University$21,120
All Graduate Schools$16,007$19,603
Public$11,484$20,787
Private$19,674
Pennsylvania Graduate Schools$20,147$22,546
Public$20,464$27,989
Private$20,871
For academic year 2022-2023, the living costs are $15,638 when a student lives on-campus housing facilities (i.e. dormitory, school owned apartments, etc.) at DeSales University. On-campus living costs are increased by 1.18% compared to previous academic year. The off-campus living costs are $13,714. Off-campus living costs are stayed same compared to previous academic year.
2022-2023 Living Expenses
Living On-CampusLiving Off-Campus
Room & BoardOther ExpenseRoom & BoardOther Expense
2018-2019$12,800$2,434$9,249$2,326
2019-2020$13,000$2,808$9,856$2,304
2020-2021$13,300$3,720$10,970$2,370
2021-2022$13,300$3,706$11,576$2,138
2022-2023$13,500$3,706$11,576$2,138
For academic year 2022-2023, the tuition per credit hour for graduate programs is $880 at DeSales University. The graduate tuition per credit hour are stayed same compared to previous academic year.
2022-2023 Graduation Program Tuition per Credit Hour
Tuition
2018-2019$840
2019-2020$855
2020-2021$855
2021-2022$880
2022-2023$880

Graduate Programs at DeSales

DeSales University offers 38 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, 367 students have completed their study at DeSales University.
Offered Degrees at DeSales University
Award LevelTotal Number of ProgramsAvailable Online ClassNumber of Completers
Master's Degree2112320
Doctor's degree - other2028
Post Bachelor's Degree889
Post Master's Degree7510
Total3825367
The next table shows the popular graduate programs at DeSales University by award level.
  • The most popular Post-graduate Certificate program is the Cyber/Computer Forensics and Counterterrorism program with 7 completers.
  • The most popular Master's program is the Business Administration and Management program with 120 completers.
  • The most popular Doctorate program is the Physical Therapy/Therapist program with 28 completers.
DeSales University offers 38 programs through Master's, Doctorate, and Post-Graduate Certificate. The programs are offered both in online and on-site education. Last year total 367 students have completed their graduate studies.
  • 320 students have earned/completed Master's program.
  • 28 students have earned/completed Doctorate (Practice) program.
  • 9 students have earned/completed Post-Bachelor's program.
  • 10 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 [+] (1 completers) 4 completers-
Information Science/Studies4-
Education [+] (6 completers) 32 completers-
Educational Leadership and Administration0-
Educational/Instructional Technology0-
Special Education and Teaching5-
Early Childhood Education and Teaching0-
Teaching English as a Second or Foreign Language/ESL Language Instructor5-
Education (other)22-
English Language and Literature [+] 6 completers-
Creative Writing6-
Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, and Firefighting [+] (2 completers) 17 completers-
Criminal Justice/Safety Studies17-
Cyber/Computer Forensics and Counterterrorism0-
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences [+] (2 completers) 141 completers-
Physician Assistant77-
Nursing Education0-
Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse0$98,200
Nursing Administration1-
Family Practice Nurse/Nursing34-
Nursing Science0-
Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse/Nursing16-
Clinical Nurse Specialist3-
Critical Care Nursing9-
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing (other)1-
Business [+] 120 completers-
Business Administration and Management120$78,700
Total320
Doctorate (Practice) Programs and Number of Completers
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences [+] 28 completers-
Physical Therapy/Therapist28-
Nursing Practice0-
Total28
Post-Bachelor's Programs and Number of Completers
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Computer and Information Sciences [+] (1 completers) 0 completers-
Informatics0-
Military Technologies and Applied Sciences [+] (1 completers) 2 completers-
Cyber/Electronic Operations and Warfare2-
Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, and Firefighting [+] (3 completers) 5 completers-
Criminal Justice/Safety Studies2-
Homeland Security1-
Cyber/Computer Forensics and Counterterrorism2-
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences [+] (2 completers) 1 completers-
Nursing Education1-
Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse/Nursing0-
Business [+] 1 completers-
Business Administration and Management1-
Total9
Post-Master's Programs and Number of Completers
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Military Technologies and Applied Sciences [+] (1 completers) 0 completers-
Cyber/Electronic Operations and Warfare0-
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences [+] 10 completers-
Health/Health Care Administration/Management0-
Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse0-
Family Practice Nurse/Nursing5-
Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse/Nursing1-
Clinical Nurse Specialist3-
Critical Care Nursing1-
Total10

Graduate Student Population at DeSales

For the academic year 2021-2022, total 792 students enrolled into DeSales University graduate schools where it has total 2,991 students including undergraduate students. By attending status, there are 407 full-time and 385 part-time graduate students. By gender, 260 male and 532 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
Total792260532
Full-time407108299
Part-tme385152233
The next table summarizes the students population by race/ethnicity.
There are 596 White (75.25%), 27 Black/African American (3.41%), 64 Hispanic (8.08%), 35 Asian (4.42%), and 70 students with other races. 1 students are enrolled with non-resident alien status.
Graduate Student Population By Race/ethnicity
TotalMaleFemale
Total792260532
American Indian/Native American000
Asian351124
Black/African American271512
Hispanic642044
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander101
White596189407
Two More1156
Un-Known572037
Non-resident Alien101
DeSales University offers the distance learning opportunities (online degree program and/or courses) for graduate programs. 406 graduate students (51.26% of total students) are enrolled online exclusively and 60 graduate students (7.58% of total students) are enrolled some online courses. The next table summarizes the online student population.
Distance Learning Student Population
Number of Graduate Students
Total792
Enrolled Online Exclusively406
Enrolled Some Online Courses60
Not in Online Courses326
The following table summarizes the graduate students population by age at DeSales University. 228 students are aged 20 to 24 (28.79% of total students), 60 students are aged above 50 (7.58%). Next table summarizes the student population by age at DeSales University.
Graduate Student Population By Age
TotalMaleFemale
Total792260532
Age 20-211019
Age 22-2421861157
Age 25-2920559146
Age 30-34984454
Age 35-39853550
Age 40-491073869
Age 50-64581840
Over 64202
Age Un-Known945

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