Cost

The 100% online Doctor of Technology will deliver engaging and relevant instructor-led training, collaboration with your peers and real-world skills while in a comfortable, ready-to-learn atmosphere. The classrooms are strategically designed to ensure that you master core concepts with online instruction and interactions with instructors and networking with other students. The 100% online delivery method offers asynchronous courses which allow students to study at their own pace, accessing instructional materials, at any time.  Complete the 90 required credit hours in 3 - 5 years while balancing your professional and personal commitments. 

The graduate professional programs offered through the Purdue Online - Polytechnic Institute provides a level of academic quality that will distinguish and advance your career.  Among the most affordable professional education options the Purdue programs have proven value and respect within the industry. 

The cost per credit hour is charged at a flat rate, which varies depending on whether you're a resident of Indiana.  

Indiana Residents

Out-of-State Residents

$1,050 per credit hour

$1,250 per credit hour

Total Credit Hours - 90

[Upto 30 credit hours can be transfer credit]

Total Credit Hours - 90

[Upto 30 credit hours can be transfer credit]

*Textbook fees are not included in the price. Tuition and fees are subject to change by the Purdue University Board of Trustees. 

*Cost may change as appropriate*

At Purdue, we understand that financial assistance is an essential part of starting and completing a degree. We work with our students to make the payment process as easy as possible. Explore the following options to see if they are right for you.

Paying for Courses

Financial Assistance

There are financial assistance options to help defray the costs of enrolling in a graduate professional program.  These include Stafford loans, graduate PLUS loans, military programs, and loans from private lenders. Through myPurdue, you can monitor your financial aid funding and make sure the proper payments are made in a timely fashion. For questions about financial aid for Purdue University Online, contact us at DFA-Online@purdue.edu.

Installment Plans

If you're enrolling in the fall or spring, you can sign up for a payment plan to avoid making one large payment each semester. The remaining fees will be paid in three equal amounts over the course of the semester. For Summer Session, Module 1 requires 34% at the time of enrollment, and Module 2 requires 50% at the time of enrollment.

Third-Party Payment

If your employer or a tuition assistance program is covering the costs for you, we'll invoice them directly after the last official drop day for students.  The third party will also need to send a voucher or written approval, on letterhead, to the Purdue University Bursar, Attn: Heather Holley or fax to (765) 494-6988.  The approval must include:

  • Full name of the student and his/her Purdue University ID (PUID) number
  • Course number(s) and title(s)
  • Company name and billing address
  • Amount of fees being covered
  • Any restrictions or conditions on what payment will cover
  • Length of sponsorship (dates the fees will cover)
  • Billing contact name, phone, fax, and email