EMPA Tuition and Fees
Tuition
Estimated program cost for the 2023 Cohort is $40,000 for 45 credit hours and the two field experiences (does not include airfare). Tuition and University fees are billed quarterly and paid over the course of the program. Program cost includes: tuition, required textbooks, parking or bus passes, and hosted refreshments. Books, hosting, and trip fees may be subject to change per term.
Fees
University fees may be assessed separately, in addition to the program cost. EMPA students only pay the $44 Student Recreation Fee.
Additional Expenses
Additional expenses beyond the listed tuition and fees include airfare for the field experiences, personal meals during the field experiences, visas (if traveling to a country requiring one), and Metro passes in Washington D.C.
Financial Aid
Executive MPA students are eligible for federal financial aid. Please visit the PSU Financial Aid website or call (503) 725-3461 for information on how to apply for federal financial aid.
Staff Fee Privilege
The EMPA program is included in the staff fee privilege benefit. PSU employees appointed at half-time or more (not including temporary classified employees, graduate assistants, or other student employees) may register for classes at special rates. Please visit the PSU Human Resource website for more information.