Academic Programs: Estimated Costs
Current Program Fees
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Individual Courses
Open University (traditional audience)
- $320 per unit for undergrad and $340 for graduate
Open University (age 60 or older, for auditing only)
- $65/unit
Bachelor’s Degrees
Associate Degree in Nursing to Bachelor of Science in Nursing (ADN to BSN) Collaborative
- $489/unit for 33 units
- Estimated Total Program Cost = $16,137
Bachelor of Arts in Arts & Letters
- $489/unit for 12-50 units (units to complete vary based on transfer credits; commonly, students take 36 units)
- Estimated Total Program Cost = $5,868 - $24,450; cost for 36 units= $17,604
Bachelor of Arts in Child and Adolescent Development
- $489/unit for 55 units
- Estimated Total Program Cost = $26,895
Bachelor of Science in Psychology
- $489/unit for 33-50 units (units to complete vary based on transfer credits)
- Estimated Total Program Cost= $16,137 – $24,450
Bachelor of Science in Career and Technical Studies
- $489/unit for 48 units
- ELP Portfolio fee= $250
- Estimated Total Program Cost= $23,722
Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice
- $489/unit for 48-50 units (units to complete vary based on transfer credits)
- Estimated Total Program Cost= $23,472 – $24,450
Second Bachelor of Science in Communication Sciences and Disorders
Course fees for this program are on a per-unit basis and will remain the same for the duration of the cohort.
- Spring 2024: $475/unit for 46 units. Estimated Total Program Cost= $21,850
- Fall 2025: $504/unit for 46 units. Estimated Total Program Cost = $23,184
Master’s and Graduate Level Programs
Executive MBA (EMBA)
- $1000/unit for 41 units
- Cost of books included
- Estimated Total Program Cost= $41,425
Online iMBA
- $825/unit for 36 units
- New for 2022: Books and course materials are not included
- Estimated Total Program Cost= $29,700
Master of Arts in Education (Curriculum and Instruction)
- $565/unit for 24-30 units
- Estimated Total Program Cost= $13,560 – $16,950
Master of Public Health
Course fees for this program are on a per-unit basis and will remain the same for the duration of the two-year cohort.
- Fall 2024 cohort course fees are $650/unit for 42 units. Estimated Total Program Cost = $27,350
- Fall 2025 cohort course fees will be $689/unit for 42 units. Estimated Total Program Cost = $28,938
- Fall 2026 cohort course fees will be $730/unit for 42 units. Estimated Total Program Cost = $30,660
Master of Science in Accountancy
- $740/unit for 30 units
- Estimated Total Program Cost= $22,200 (not including foundation courses)
Master of Science in Business Analytics (MSBA)
- $825/unit for 30 units
- Estimated Total Program Cost = $24,750
Master of Science in Finance
- $975/unit for 30 units
- $1,300 orientation fee
- Estimated Total Program Cost = $30,550
Master of Science in Nursing
- $495/unit for 12 units
- Estimated Total Program Cost= $5,940
School Nurse Credential
- $495/unit for 22 units
- Estimated Total Program Cost= $10,890
Educational Leadership and Policy Studies
- $495/unit for 30 units
- Estimated Total Program Cost=$14,850
More About Academic Costs
Application Fees
Most degree programs require a departmental application fee in addition to the Cal State Apply application fee for admission. Please connect with the program directly for information about application fees.
Undergraduate program Length
Program length for undergraduate degrees varies based on how many existing units, if any, students transferred into the program. For first bachelor’s degrees, all students must have 120 units total to graduate. Therefore, some transfer students may need to take additional units beyond what is required in the major to reach 120. Generally, transfer students who enter an undergraduate degree completion program without prior units from a four-year bachelor’s degree awarding institution will need to complete 50 units at Sac State to reach 120 units to graduate. Total program costs will vary depending on transferable credits, if any. Please contact the program for more information.
Cost of Books and Materials
Book costs vary for each program and may fluctuate. Please contact the program for more information.
Graduation Fees for Degree Programs
All students are required to pay a graduation and diploma fee of $115.