Programs & Cost
Estimated Cost Comparison
School Counseling M.Ed.
| In-State |
Out-of-State |
New England Regional | Online (flat rate) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Tuition | $14,524 | $28,350 | $26,884 | $18,975 |
| Total Tuition | $29,049 | 56,701 | $53,769 | $37,950 |
Beacon Fellow Cost of Attendance
| Year 1 | $7,262 | $14,175 | $13,442 | $9,487 |
| Year 2 | $0 (not inlcuding fees) | $0 (not inlcuding fees) | $0 (not inlcuding fees) | $0 (not inlcuding fees) |
| Total | $7,262 | $14,175 | $13,442 | $9,487 |
School Psychology M.Ed./Ed.S.
| In-State | Out-of-State | New England Regional | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Tuition | $14,524 | $28,350 | $26,884 |
| Total Tuition | $43,573 | $85,052 | $80,653 |
Beacon Fellow Cost of Attendance
| Year 1 Tuition | $7,262 | $14,175 | $13,442 |
| Year 2 Tuition | $3,631 | $7,087 | $6,721 |
| Year 3 Tuition | $0 (not inlcuding fees) | $0 (not inlcuding fees) | $0 (not inlcuding fees) |
| Total Tuition | $10,893 | $21,263 | $20,163 |
Note: These are estimated tuition costs for the academic year 2023-2024. In addition to tuition, students are also responsible for university fees of approximetely $1000 for the 1st year. Subsequent fees are an estimate of $500/year. UMass Boston students require health insurance. UMass Boston offers a PPO plan that costs approximetely $2700/year.
Please also note that each Fellow receives a $26,000 living stipend for their full-time internship year.
Program Comparison
| School Psychology M.Ed./Ed.S. |
School Counseling M.Ed. |
|
|---|---|---|
| Prerequisites | 5 Psychology courses including: Intro to Psychology, Human Development, & Statistics |
2 Social Science Courses |
| Min. Undergrad GPA | 3.0 |
3.0 |
| Program Duration |
3 years (Full-time) |
2 years (Full-time) |
| Total Credits |
60 | 66 |
| General Responsibilities |
Individual/Group Counseling, Consultation, & Psychological Testing | Individual/Group Counseling & Consultation |
| Internship Hours Requirements | 1200 hrs (+ 400 hrs of Practicum in Year 2) |
1350 hrs (+ 100 hrs of Practicum in Year 1) |
| Degree | Master of Education (M.Ed.)/ Education Specialist (Ed.S.) |
Master of Education (M.Ed.) |
| Post-Graduate Credentials |
Licensed School Psychologist by the MA Dept. of Elementary & Secondary Education + Nationally Certified School Psychologist (NCSP) (Optional) |
Licensed School Counselor + Licensed School Adjustment Counselor by the MA Dept. of Elementary & Secondary Education |
| Mean Salary in MA (as of May 2022) |
$95,000 | $76,860 |