Plymouth State University Graduate Schools

Plymouth State University (referred to as PSU) is a Public, 4 years school located in Plymouth, NH. 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 - research/scholarship and professional practice. The 2023 graduate school tuition & fees at Plymouth State University is $13,009 for New Hampshire residents and $17,537 for out-of-state students. The school has 564 graduate students where it has a total enrollment of 3,872 including undergraduate students.

Graduate School Overview

Plymouth State University (referred to as PSU) is a Public, 4 years school located in Plymouth, NH. 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 - research/scholarship and professional practice.
The school is accredited by New England Commission of Higher Education (12/1/1955 - Current).
PSU Directory Information
School NamePlymouth State University (PSU)
Address17 High Street, Plymouth, NH 03264-1595
Phone603-535-5000
Webhttps://www.plymouth.edu
Online Applicationhttps://www.plymouth.edu/apply-to-psu
Financial Infohttps://www.plymouth.edu/office/financial-aid
The 2023 graduate school tuition & fees at Plymouth State University is $13,009 for New Hampshire residents and $17,537 for out-of-state students. The school has 564 graduate students where it has a total enrollment of 3,872 including undergraduate students.
It offers total 151 graduate programs through Post-Bachelor Certificate, Master's, Post-Master Certificate, Doctorate (Research), and Doctorate (Professional Practice).
Graduate School 2023 Key Facts
School TypePublic, 4 years
Tuition & Fees$17,537
$13,009 for New Hampshire Residents
Student Population564
Offered Degrees/ProgramsPost-Bachelor Certificate, Master's, Post-Master Certificate, Doctorate (Research), and Doctorate (Professional Practice)
Number of Programs151 graduate programs
Student to Faculty Ratio17 to 1
The graduate tuition & fees at Plymouth State University is $13,009 for New Hampshire residents and $17,537 for out-of-state students for the academic year 2022-2023. The tuition per credit hour is $599 for New Hampshire residents and $826 for out-of-state students.
Plymouth State University offers the alternative tuition plans.
Plymouth State 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, employment services for students, 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)Graduate Level Courses & Programs
Special learning Opportunities
  • ROTC (Army, Air Force)
  • Study abroad
  • Teacher certification
On-Campus Student Services
  • Academic/career services
  • Employment services for students
  • 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 Plymouth State University is $13,009 for New Hampshire residents and $17,537 for other students. The graduate tuition & fees are increased by 8.03% 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
New Hampshire ResidentsOut-of-State
TuitionFeesTuitionFees
2018-2019$9,450$684$10,890$684
2019-2020$9,630$720$13,680$720
2020-2021$9,830$750$13,800$750
2021-2022$11,160$900$15,334$900
2022-2023$12,109$900$16,637$900
The graduate school tuition & fees of PSU is average compared to public graduate schools in New Hampshire. The average graduate school tuition for all graduate schools in United States is $19,603 and the New Hampshire graduate tuition is $21,655 (public) / $24,129 (private).
The next table compares the average graduate school tuition by location and school types.
Graduate Tuition & fees Comparison
ResidentsOut-of-State
Plymouth State University$13,009$17,537
All Graduate Schools$16,007$19,603
Public$11,484$20,787
Private$19,674
New Hampshire Graduate Schools$18,436$23,246
Public$17,536$21,655
Private$24,129
For academic year 2022-2023, the living costs are $14,390 when a student lives on-campus housing facilities (i.e. dormitory, school owned apartments, etc.) at Plymouth State University. On-campus living costs are increased by 2.55% compared to previous academic year. The off-campus living costs are $14,390. Off-campus living costs are increased by 2.55% compared to previous academic year.
2022-2023 Living Expenses
Living On-CampusLiving Off-Campus
Room & BoardOther ExpenseRoom & BoardOther Expense
2018-2019$11,300$2,265$11,100$2,265
2019-2020$11,350$2,330$11,350$2,330
2020-2021$11,580$2,370$11,580$2,370
2021-2022$11,580$2,452$11,580$2,452
2022-2023$11,810$2,580$11,810$2,580
For academic year 2022-2023, the tuition per credit hour for graduate programs is $599 for New Hampshire residents and $826 for other students at Plymouth State University. The graduate tuition per credit hour are increased by 7.97% compared to previous academic year.
2022-2023 Graduation Program Tuition per Credit Hour
New Hampshire ResidentsOut-of-State
2018-2019$563$643
2019-2020$573$710
2020-2021$588$746
2021-2022$555$765
2022-2023$599$826

Graduate Programs at PSU

Plymouth State University offers 85 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, 360 students have completed their study at Plymouth State University.
Offered Degrees at Plymouth State University
Award LevelTotal Number of ProgramsAvailable Online ClassNumber of Completers
Master's Degree400222
Doctor's degree - research/scholarship2022
Doctor's degree - other1031
Post Bachelor's Degree29049
Post Master's Degree13036
Total850360
The next table shows the popular graduate programs at Plymouth State University by award level.
  • The most popular Post-graduate Certificate program is the Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods, Oth (other) program with 35 completers.
  • The most popular Master's program is the Business Administration and Management program with 38 completers.
  • The most popular Doctorate program is the Physical Therapy/Therapist program with 31 completers.
Plymouth State University offers 85 programs through Master's, Doctorate, and Post-Graduate Certificate. The programs are offered only in on-site (classroom) education. Last year total 360 students have completed their graduate studies.
  • 222 students have earned/completed Master's program.
  • 31 students have earned/completed Doctorate (Practice) program.
  • 49 students have earned/completed Post-Bachelor's program.
  • 36 students have earned/completed Post-Master's program.
Master's Programs and Number of Completers
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Natural Resources and Conservation [+] 6 completers-
Environmental Studies6-
Education [+] 99 completers-
Curriculum and Instruction19-
Educational Leadership and Administration6-
Educational, Instructional, and Curriculum Supervision0-
Educational/Instructional Technology4-
Special Education and Teaching14-
Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services14-
Elementary Education and Teaching3-
Secondary Education and Teaching0-
Teacher Education, Multiple Levels0-
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods, Oth (other)0-
Art Teacher Education8-
English/Language Arts Teacher Education8-
Health Teacher Education3-
Mathematics Teacher Education2-
Music Teacher Education0-
Reading Teacher Education0-
Science Teacher Education/General Science Teacher Education0-
Social Studies Teacher Education4-
School Librarian/School Library Media Specialist14-
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas (other)0-
Foreign Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics [+] 4 completers-
Applied Linguistics4-
Biological and Biomedical Sciences [+] 4 completers-
Biology/Biological Sciences4-
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies [+] 1 completers-
Biological and Physical Sciences0-
Historic Preservation and Conservation (other)1-
Parks, Recreation, Leisure, and Fitness Studies [+] 22 completers-
Health and Physical Education/Fitness16-
Kinesiology and Exercise Science0-
Outdoor Education6-
Physical Sciences [+] 11 completers-
Physical Sciences0-
Atmospheric Sciences and Meteorology11-
Psychology [+] 0 completers-
School Psychology0-
Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, and Firefighting [+] 0 completers-
Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration0-
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences [+] 35 completers-
Health and Wellness2-
Health/Health Care Administration/Management5-
Athletic Training/Trainer6-
Marriage and Family Therapy/Counseling2-
Mental Health Counseling/Counselor17-
Public Health Education and Promotion3-
Business [+] 40 completers-
Business Administration and Management35$54,200
Accounting5-
Total222
Doctorate (Research) Programs and Number of Completers
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Education [+] 22 completers-
Educational Leadership and Administration18-
Higher Education/Higher Education Administration4-
Total22
Doctorate (Practice) Programs and Number of Completers
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences [+] 31 completers-
Physical Therapy/Therapist31-
Total31
Post-Bachelor's Programs and Number of Completers
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Communication and Journalism [+] 0 completers-
Organizational Communication0-
Education [+] 35 completers-
Curriculum and Instruction6-
Educational, Instructional, and Curriculum Supervision0-
Education/Teaching of Individuals with Emotional Disturbances1-
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods, Oth (other)28-
Reading Teacher Education0-
Health Occupations Teacher Education0-
Education (other)0-
English Language and Literature [+] 0 completers-
Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies (other)0-
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies [+] 3 completers-
Historic Preservation and Conservation (other)3-
Parks, Recreation, Leisure, and Fitness Studies [+] 1 completers-
Sport and Fitness Administration/Management1-
Health and Physical Education/Fitness (other)0-
Physical Sciences [+] 0 completers-
Physical Sciences0-
Science Technologies/Technicians [+] 0 completers-
Science Technologies/Technicians (other)0-
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences [+] 2 completers-
Health/Health Care Administration/Management0-
Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling0-
Marriage and Family Therapy/Counseling0-
Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions (other)0-
Dietetics/Dietitian0-
Dietetics and Clinical Nutrition Services (other)0-
Alternative and Complementary Medicine and Medical Systems (other)0-
Movement Therapy and Movement Education2-
Business [+] 8 completers-
Accounting2-
Entrepreneurial and Small Business Operations (other)0-
Finance and Financial Management Services (other)0-
Hospitality Administration/Management0-
Organizational Behavior Studies0-
International Business/Trade/Commerce2-
Marketing Research4-
Total49
Post-Master's Programs and Number of Completers
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Education [+] 33 completers-
Educational Leadership and Administration21-
Educational, Instructional, and Curriculum Supervision12-
Higher Education/Higher Education Administration0-
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods, Oth (other)0-
Visual and Performing Arts [+] 0 completers-
Fine and Studio Arts Management0-
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences [+] 3 completers-
Health and Wellness2-
Health/Health Care Administration/Management0-
Mental Health Counseling/Counselor0-
Alternative and Complementary Medicine and Medical Systems (other)1-
Business [+] 0 completers-
Entrepreneurial and Small Business Operations (other)0-
Finance and Financial Management Services (other)0-
Organizational Behavior Studies0-
Marketing Research0-
Total36

Graduate Student Population at PSU

For the academic year 2021-2022, total 688 students enrolled into Plymouth State University graduate schools where it has total 3,872 students including undergraduate students. By attending status, there are 377 full-time and 311 part-time graduate students. By gender, 194 male and 494 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
Total688194494
Full-time377118259
Part-tme31176235
The next table summarizes the students population by race/ethnicity.
There are 569 White (82.70%), 6 Black/African American (0.87%), 21 Hispanic (3.05%), 9 Asian (1.31%), and 83 students with other races. 11 students are enrolled with non-resident alien status.
Graduate Student Population By Race/ethnicity
TotalMaleFemale
Total688194494
American Indian/Native American321
Asian945
Black/African American642
Hispanic21615
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander000
White569145424
Two More312
Un-Known662640
Non-resident Alien1165
Plymouth State University offers the distance learning opportunities (online degree program and/or courses) for graduate programs. 334 graduate students (48.55% of total students) are enrolled online exclusively and 132 graduate students (19.19% of total students) are enrolled some online courses. The next table summarizes the online student population.
Distance Learning Student Population
Number of Graduate Students
Total688
Enrolled Online Exclusively334
Enrolled Some Online Courses132
Not in Online Courses222
The following table summarizes the graduate students population by age at Plymouth State University. 146 students are aged 20 to 24 (21.22% of total students), 92 students are aged above 50 (13.37%). Next table summarizes the student population by age at Plymouth State University.
Graduate Student Population By Age
TotalMaleFemale
Total688194494
Age 20-21312
Age 22-241435192
Age 25-2916349114
Age 30-34963066
Age 35-39822656
Age 40-491092089
Age 50-64891772
Over 64303

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