2024 E-Insights Report

Average Tuition for Graduate Education

Average Tuition for Graduate Education

Average Tuition for Graduate Education

Trend Over Time

Trend Over Time

Competitive Position Trend

Competitive Position Trend

About: Average Graduate Tuition fees for Major Universities (both public and private) in each MSA.
Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System - IPEDS.

  • Areas like Nashville and Seattle appear to have the highest tuition rates, suggesting a premium on higher education. Conversely, Jacksonville and Tampa Bay has relatively lower tuition costs, offering a more cost-effective option for graduate students.
  • The graduate tuition rate for Tampa Bay has declined over the past decade and the area’s competitive position has improved significantly over the same period reaching first place in 2021.