Cost of Attendance
Use the below charts to determine the estimated costs for your first year of enrollment at Erikson.
Cost of Attendance at Erikson
An average master’s student saves $17,000. Below is a comparison of the MS in Child Development degree costs with and without a scholarship.
Before Scholarships
$47,437*
over 2 years (full-time)
After Scholarships**
$28,462
over 2 years (full-time)
*Cost may vary by degree
**Projected cost after scholarship discount is based on applying the discounts from the Affordability and Leadership scholarships. Discounted tuition is not a guarantee of actual tuition costs.
Cost of Attendance
- The cost of attendance is based on a two-year program, with the number of credits outlined for the first year.
- Students in three-year programs will have lower annual tuition costs due to lighter fall and spring course loads.
- Summer tuition is based on enrollment in one three-credit class but may vary for certain programs or students taking additional summer courses.
2025-26 Fall and Spring Cost of Attendance
Note that these costs reflect estimated expenses for the 2025-26 academic year and do not reflect scholarships and grants you may receive from Erikson.
Master of Social Work Estimated Cost of Attendance
Per Credit Hour
| Degree Program | Cost |
|---|---|
| Master of Social Work | $1,030 |
Average Estimated Tuition
| Item | Cost |
|---|---|
| Tuition (24 credits) | $24,720 |
| Student Services Fee | $600 |
| TOTAL | $25,320 |
| Living Expenses | $29,295 |
| Books & Expenses | $600 |
| Personal Expenses | $8,200 |
| Travel (Includes CTA U-Pass) | $250 |
| GRAND TOTAL | $63,665* |
* This is an estimate and direct costs are Tuition and Student Service Fees Only.
Save with Stackable Scholarships
You can save up to 45% off of your education costs with stackable Erikson scholarships.
M.S. in Early Childhood Education
(licensure track)*
Estimated Cost of Attendance
Per Credit Hour
| Degree Program | Cost |
|---|---|
| MS Early Childhood Education | $1,157 |
Average Estimated Tuition
| Item | Cost |
|---|---|
| Tuition (38 credits) | $43,966 |
| Student Services Fee | $600 |
| TOTAL | $44,566 |
| Living Expenses | $29,295 |
| Books & Expenses | $600 |
| Personal Expenses | $8,200 |
| Travel (Includes CTA U-Pass) | $250 |
| GRAND TOTAL | $82,911** |
* Full time program is 16 months total.
** This is an estimate and direct costs are Tuition and Student Service Fees Only.
M.S. in Child Development Estimated Cost of Attendance
Per Credit Hour
| Degree Program | Cost |
|---|---|
| MS Child Development | $1,157 |
Average Estimated Tuition
| Item | Cost |
|---|---|
| Tuition (32 credits) | $37,024 |
| Student Services Fee | $600 |
| TOTAL | $37,624 |
| Living Expenses | $29,295 |
| Books & Expenses | $600 |
| Personal Expenses | $8,200 |
| Travel (Includes CTA U-Pass) | $250 |
| GRAND TOTAL | $75,969* |
* This is an estimate and direct costs are Tuition and Student Service Fees Only.
Our Financial Aid Promise
Financing your graduate degree shouldn’t depend on your financial situation.
Each year Erikson awards over $2.5 million in grants and scholarships to our degree and certificate students. Erikson’s mission is to educate and promote leadership to serve the needs of children and families. Our vision is to provide easy access to our distinctive and high-quality education to diverse populations.
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