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Chemistry, MS: Tuition

Estimated Tuition

Cost per credit hour: $965
Total number of credit hours: 30 to 36, depending on the program (biochemistry, chemistry or clinical chemistry)
Total estimated cost, minus fees: $28,950 to $34,740, depending on the program
Other costs to budget for: You may incur costs beyond tuition, such as textbooks, supplies, and other fees. Take these costs into consideration as you budget for your education.

Graduate Assistantships

Need assistance financing your education? Interested in helping the University develop the quality of its graduate programs, specifically chemistry? A graduate assistantship (GA) position might be what you're looking for! All graduate students are welcome to apply for the 2025-2026 academic year!

The priority deadline to apply for a Graduate Assistantship position for the 2025-2026 academic year is
March 1, 2025.

Apply Today!

Questions? Contact Dr. Lisa LoBasso, Director of Graduate Academic and Student Services by calling 570.941.7459 or email.

As a graduate assistant, you will:

  • Strengthen the quality of your education by creating connections with your academic program or with additional departments throughout campus
  • Provide valuable and necessary services to the University
  • Tuition remission assistance (varies)
  • Stipend payments (varies)

In order to apply, applicants must:

  • Have a minimum undergraduate GPA of 3.0
  • Be regularly admitted as a graduate student into a graduate degree program

Once chosen, graduate assistants will be required to:

  • Participate in a workshop prior to the start of the semester
  • Satisfy a service commitment during each of the academic semesters if assigned to an academic department
  • Maintain the minimum required GPA of 3.0 (A student may be dismissed of his / her GA position for failure to remain in good academic standing.)

Financial Aid Options and Support

Earning your degree is a big financial decision, but at The University of Scranton, the return on investment is clear: We offer a high-quality education at an affordable cost. That’s why we’re ranked a 2024 Best Value School, Regional Universities North, by U.S. News & World Report.

Plus, we provide one-on-one guidance to help you find the best financial aid options and take advantage of the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), employer tuition reimbursement, Stafford or Graduate PLUS loans, and more.

Financial Aid

International Students

We welcome students from across the globe. International students will be unable to qualify for federal financial aid.

International students can learn more about their options by contacting us at 570-941-4416.

Benefits for Military Students

Whether you’re a veteran or currently serving, your education at The University of Scranton is eligible for federal education benefits offered to military personnel and their families, including the Yellow Ribbon Bill and the Montgomery G.I. Bill®.

If you have any questions about military benefits, request more information or call 570-941-4416.