Cost

The graduate professional programs offered through the Purdue Online - Polytechnic Institute provides a level of academic quality that will help you distinguish yourself and advance your career. Students who graduated in the past several years have generally completed the program in two to three years on average, at a cost of less than $30,000.  

Cost per credit hour is charged at a flat rate, which varies depending on whether you're a resident of Indiana. *Cost may change as appropriate* 

Cost  Indiana Residents* Out-of-State Residents*
Cost per Credit Hour  $890.00  $990.00 
Total Credit Hours  30  30 

*The cost of attending Purdue varies depending on where you choose to live, enrollment in a specific program or college, food and travel expenses, and other variables. The Office of the Bursar website shows estimated costs for the current aid year for students by semester and academic year. These amounts are used in determining a student’s estimated eligibility for financial aid. You can also use our tuition calculator to estimate tuition costs.

*Cost may change as appropriate* 

Paying for Courses 

Financial Assistance 

The online Master’s in Engineering Technology program does not offer scholarships for the online MS. 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, 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.