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Master of Public Service & Administration

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Master of Public Service and Administration Cost

Estimated 2025-26 MPSA Tuition & Required Fees per Year

Considering the typical course load of 4 courses/12 credit hours per semester taken in-resident at Texas A&M University in College Station, TX, estimated tuition and required fees per year in the Master of Public Service & Administration is as follows:

  • Texas Residents: $13,573 per year
  • Non-residents: $13,573 per year (after non-resident tuition waived)
  • International students: $17,148 per year (after non-resident tuition waived)
    International students admitted to the MPSA program typically apply for an F-1 visa and are required to show one year’s worth of finances to cover tuition, required fees, insurance, and living expenses which amounts to approximately $49,403 per year. The estimated cost above is only for tuition, required fees, and insurance per year and does not include living expenses. Visit the International Student & Scholar Services website for more information about costs and financial documents required for international students.

Student should expect to pay the following one-time fees in their first semester:

  • New Grad Student Fee: $50.00
  • General Deposit: $100.00

Optional fees (such as sports passes, parking passes, etc) are extra and not included in the estimate above.

All students admitted into the Master of Public Service and Administration and enrolled full-time are awarded a competitive, merit-based scholarship which is not subtracted or removed from the cost estimate above. Visit our Funding page for more information about scholarships!

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Cost of Living in Bryan-College Station, TX

Estimated living expenses in the Bryan-College Station area as a graduate student in the fall and spring semesters combined is approximately $22,400 for Texas residents or $24,500 for out-of-state residents (though living expenses for each Bush School student will vary greatly depending upon personal preferences and needs). Please use the Texas A&M Tuition Calculator for a breakdown of estimated expenses.

The Bryan-College Station community has a bustling population of around 273,000 residents and is located in the southeastern portion of the state, centrally located within easy driving distance of major metropolitan areas (Houston, Austin, Waco, Dallas/Fort Worth, and San Antonio).  Bryan-College Station offers a lively college environment and is a great place for families. Compare our caliber and our affordability to competitor schools, and you’ll see why Texas A&M University is ranked #1 in “Best Value” and “Best Public College” in Texas, according to Money Magazine 2022.

College Station was ranked within the top 25 by Travel + Leisure for Best Places to Live in the U.S. Aggieland is on the rise, too, as College Station was ranked No. 20 in the United States’ fastest-growing cities in 2020. Its affordable cost of living, economic opportunity, and spirited country-vibe help it rank on multiple sites as a great place to live. You’ll find a small-town feel with all the amenities of a large city with:

Its affordable cost of living, economic opportunity, and spirited country-vibe help it rank on multiple sites as a great place to live. Compare our caliber and our affordability to competitor schools, and you’ll see why Texas A&M University is ranked #1 in “Best Value” and “Best Public College” in Texas, according to Money Magazine 2022.

  • More than 90 well-maintained parks
  • 1,000-acre recreational Lake Bryan
  • Wolf Pen Creek Amphitheater for outdoor concerts and multi-cultural events
  • Museums (The Brazos-Valley American Museum, Children’s Museum, Natural History Museum, and the George Bush Library and Museum)
  • Attractions (Santa’s Wonderland, BigShots Golf Aggieland, Messina Hof Winery)
  • Recreation centers
  • Walking trails and bike paths
  • And more entertainment activities here and in the region.

Information about the total cost of living in the Bryan-College Station area as a graduate student is available through the Texas A&M University Scholarships & Financial Aid website, though living expenses for each Bush School student will vary greatly depending upon personal preferences and needs.

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