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Graduate Student Tuition and Fees

Annual Expenses

Understand the costs surrounding pursuit of your master’s degree: from technology fees to tuition to parking and more.

2025-26 Graduate Expenses

2025-26 MSAT Graduate Expenses

Total Budget
Educational expenses for financial aid purposes include two types of costs:

  • Direct charges paid to the school (tuition and fees)
  • Estimated indirect costs not paid directly to the College (e.g., books, travel)
Direct Charges Charges per Unit MSAT Program Total
Tuition per Credit Hour, Year 1 – 37 Credits
Tuition per Credit Hour, Year 2 – 26 Credits
$640
$640
$23,680
$16,640
Technology Resources fee, 3 terms per, Year 1
Technology Resources fee, 3 terms per, Year 2
$150
$150
$450
$450
Parking per Year $250 $500
Class Fees, Year 1 (See List)
Class Fees, Year 2 (See List)
Variable $1,540
$1,060
Graduation Fee, Year 2 $150
Total Charges, Year 1
Total Charges, Year 2
—
—
$25,920
$18,550

MSAT Indirect Costs (estimated for 12 months)

Indirect Costs Charges per Unit MSAT Total
Books & Digital Media — $1,340
Criminal Background Check — $20-75
Professional Attire — $300
Room & Meals (off campus) — $22,690
Travel — $4,325
BOC Certification Fee* — $390
Professional Dues (NATA, MAATA, VATA)** — $75-125
Professional Conference Attendance — $300
*Required only at Graduation
**Not required

MSAT Course Fees

Course # Course Name Fee
AT 501 Anatomy for Healthcare Professionals I $120
AT 502 Anatomy for Healthcare Professionals II $120
AT 511 Athletic Training Applications I $150
AT 520 Patient Examination & Care I $100
AT 521 Patient Examination & Care II $100
AT 530 Therapeutic Interventions I $150
AT 531 Therapeutic Interventions II $150
AT 550 Clinical Experience I $200
AT 551 Clinical Experience II $300
AT 552 Clinical Experience III $150
AT 601 Emergency Care $160
AT 610 Athletic Training Applications II $150
AT 650 Clinical Experience IV $150
AT 651 Clinical Immersion I $300
AT 652 Clinical Immersion II $300

2025-26 MDMS Graduate Expenses

Total Budget
Educational expenses for financial aid purposes include two types of costs:

  • Direct charges paid to the school (tuition and fees)
  • Estimated indirect costs not paid directly to the College (e.g., books, travel)

Post B.A./B.S.

Direct Charges Charges per Unit MDMS Program Total
33 credit hour program (1 credit capstone in May term) $640 $21,120
Technology Resources per Term, 3 terms per year $150 $450
Graduation Fee $150
Total Charges — $21,720

 

Accelerated 4+1 Program

For current undergraduate students of Bridgewater College.

Direct Charges Charges per Unit MDMS Total
4+1 BC undergrad with 3 hours of upgrade $640/credit hour x 30
$150/credit hour x 3
$19,650
Technology Resources per Term $150 $450
Graduation Fee $150
Total Charges — $20,250

 

MDMS Indirect Costs (estimated for 12 months)

Applies to both the 18-month Post B.A./B.S. and Accelerated 4+1 Program.

Indirect Costs Charges per Unit MDMS Total
Books & Digital Media — $1,340
Room & Meals (off campus) — $22,690
Travel — $4,325
Laptop computer and required software — $2,000
Camera and required lens — $1,150
Professional headphones — $150
For more information about the equipment needed for the MDMS program, please see the Technology Requirements section on the MDMS program overview page.

 

MDMS Optional Course Fee

Course # Course Name Fee
DMS 515 Digital Media Production Strategies $80

2025-26 MSHRM Graduate Expenses

Total Budget
Educational expenses for financial aid purposes include two types of costs:

  • Direct charges paid to the school (tuition and fees)
  • Estimated indirect costs not paid directly to the College (e.g., books, travel)

Post B.A./B.S.

Direct Charges Charges per Unit MSHRM Program Total
30 credit hour program (3 credit capstone in May Term) $640 $19,200
Technology Resources per Term, 3 terms per year $150 $450
Parking per Year $250 $250
Graduation Fee $150
Total Charges — $20,050

MSHRM Indirect Costs (estimated for 12 months)

Indirect Costs Charges per Unit MSHRM Total
Books & Digital Media — $1,340
Room & Meals (off campus) — $22,690
Travel — $4,325

 

2025-26 MNPM Graduate Expenses

Total Budget
Educational expenses for financial aid purposes include two types of costs:

  • Direct charges paid to the school (tuition and fees)
  • Estimated indirect costs not paid directly to the College (e.g., books, travel)

Post B.A./B.S.

Direct Charges Charges per Unit MSHRM Program Total
30 credit hour program (3 credit capstone in May Term) $640 $19,200
Technology Resources per Term, 3 terms per year $150 $450
Parking per Year $250 $250
Graduation Fee $150
Total Charges — $20,050

MNPM Indirect Costs (estimated for 12 months)

Indirect Costs Charges per Unit MSHRM Total
Books & Digital Media — $1,340
Room & Meals (off campus) — $22,690
Travel — $4,325

 

Since graduate students are charged differently than undergraduate students, Bridgewater College does not offer institutional aid for graduate programs. Federal and private loans are available to eligible students. Find out more about the Direct Unsubsidized Loan and Graduate PLUS Loan at the Federal Student Aid website.