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View our tuition and cost of attendance for certificate students.

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Certificate Program Costs

Costs vary by program– you can see the total estimated cost for each program below. Please note that the tuition cost is subject to increase yearly based on credit and fee rates.

Because of the format of the Communication Design Certificate and the Non-Credit Certificates, students in these programs are not eligible for federal financial aid.

Cost of Attendance

Knowing your Cost of Attendance (COA) will help you gain a full understanding of the financial investment required to attend MassArt. Your COA is not the amount you will be billed for by the college, but rather the estimated cost of completing a full academic year. While it includes direct costs billed by the college, such as tuition, it also reflects indirect costs such as art supplies, books or personal living expenses. 

If you apply for financial aid and are accepted into the Fashion Design Certificate, Furniture Design Certificate, or a Postbaccalaureate program, you’ll receive a personalized Cost of Attendance (COA) in your financial aid offer.

2024-2025 Estimated Cost of Attendance for Certificate Students

Fashion Design or Furniture Design Certificate Programs
12 credits/year		Postbac Programs
24 credits/year		Teacher Preparation Program (TPP)
24 credits/year
Student Charges*$5,904
$492 per credit		$21,240
$885 per credit		$15,024
$626 per
credit
Books, course materials, supplies and
equipment**		$1,000$2,000$2,000
Living expenses (housing and food)**$12,270$12,270$12,270
Transportation**$2,490$2,490$2,490
Miscellaneous personal expenses**$7,950$7,950$7,950
Computer
for remote/hybrid learning (incoming
students only)**		$1,500$1,500$1,500
Totals$31,114$47,450$41,234

*Student charges are based on the tuition cost per credit and the average number of credits taken in one academic year.
**Non-billed expense

Your cost of attendance includes:

  • Tuition and fees payable to the institution
  • An estimate for housing and food for renting an off campus apartment
  • Books, course materials, supplies and equipment, including the cost of a computer (for
    incoming students)
  • Transportation
  • Miscellaneous personal expenses

We calculate your COA based on your residency status as well as the information you provide about your living arrangements. If your living arrangements change, please notify the Office of Student Financial Assistance so we can update your COA.

The following expenses may be added to a student’s Cost of Attendance, if applicable:

  • Federal Student Loan Fees
  • Professional licensure, certification, or a first professional credential costs
  • Health Insurance
  • Dependent Care
  • Disability-related expenses
  • Study Abroad expenses
  • Cooperative education costs
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