Online/Blended Degree and Certificate Programs
At Adelphi, we recognize that education advancement is a major investment of your time, money and effort. We are deeply dedicated to providing a personalized education at an affordable rate. That’s why Forbes has named Adelphi a Best Value College and the Fiske Guide to Colleges has named the University a “Best Buy” for 11 consecutive years.
Below, you will find information about:
Tuition and fees listed below are applicable to Adelphi’s online and blended degree and certificate programs only. The total tuition cost is an estimate based on current year cost per credit hours. Tuition and fees subject to change. For general information about tuition and fees for on campus programs, please visit the Student Financial Services Tuition and Fees page.
| Program | Credits | Cost/Credit Hour* | Tuition* | Deposit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Master of Arts in Art Education | 34–37 | $720 | $26,640 | $200 |
| Master of Science in Nutrition | 34 | $720 | $24,480 | $200 |
| Master of Arts in Educational Technology | 32 | $720 | $23,040 | $200 |
| Master of Science in Emergency Management | 39 | $720 | $28,080 | $200 |
| Online Master of Social Work | 64 | $830 | $53,120 | $200 |
| Online Master of Social Work (Advanced Standing) | 32 | $830 | $26,560 | $200 |
| Master of Science in Sport Management | 36 | $990 | $35,640 | $200 |
| Master of Science in Healthcare Informatics | 39 | $990 | $38,610 | $200 |
*Tuition and fees based on 2019-20 rates. Tuition and fees subject to change. Total tuition may vary based on credits taken.
Students within these programs are eligible to receive a significant reduction in tuition through the credit for life experience benefit. In addition, transfer credit may be awarded. Students must complete the final 30 credits of coursework at Adelphi to be eligible for a degree. For more information, visit the Transfer Credits page of the College of Professional and Continuing Education website.
| Program | Credits | Cost/Credit Hour* | Tuition* | Deposit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor of Science in Emergency Services Administration (full tuition) | 120 | $720 | $86,400 | N/A |
| 64 credits from a two-year community college transferred | 56 | – | $38,640 | N/A |
| 90 credits from a four-year college transferred (maximum) | 30 | – | $20,700 | N/A |
| Associate of Science in Emergency Services Administration (full tuition) | 64 | $720 | $46,080 | N/A |
| 34 credits from a two-year community college transferred (maximum) | 30 | – | $20,700 | N/A |
| Bachelor of Arts in Social Science (full program) | 120 | $500 | $60,000 | N/A |
| 64 credits from a two-year community college transferred | 56 | – | $28,200 | N/A |
| 90 credits from a four-year college transferred (maximum) | 30 | – | $15,000 | N/A |
| RN to BS in Nursing | 33 | $475 | $15,675 | $250** |
*Tuition and fees based on 2019-20 rates. Tuition and fees subject to change. Total tuition may vary based on credits taken.
**Non-refundable
| Program | Credits | Cost/Credit Hour* | Tuition* | Deposit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Advanced Certificate in Autism and Severe or Multiple Disabilities | 12 | $830 | $9,960 | $200 |
| Advanced Certificate in Autism Spectrum Disorders | 12 | $830 | $9,960 | $200 |
| Graduate Certificate in Emergency Management | 18 | $720 | $12,960 | $200 |
| Noncredit Certificate in English/Spanish Translation Studies | – | – | $2,495 | N/A |
*Tuition and fees based on 2019-20 rates. Tuition and fees subject to change. Total tuition may vary based on credits taken.
For a list of programmatic fees, visit the Student Financial Services Tuition and Fees page or contact an enrollment counselor at 888.252.4110 or online@adelphi.edu.
Required deposits for applicable Adelphi University degree and certificate programs should be paid at the time of registration unless otherwise specified. For program-specific questions regarding a deposit, please contact an enrollment counselor at 888.252.4110 or online@adelphi.edu.
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Accepted students may be eligible for federal grants/loans (undergraduates) and federal and/or private education loans (graduate students).
Visit the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) for more information about eligibility and availability. Please have recent tax information on hand to properly file. We strongly recommend the use of the FAFSA IRS Data Retrieval Tool (DRT) which can be helpful in populating the most accurate tax return information. Your tax return information will not be visible to protect your privacy. Instead, the appropriate fields will state that your tax information has been “transferred from the IRS.”
The FAFSA school code is: 002666.
The College of Professional and Continuing Studies (CPCS) at Adelphi has developed the life experience credit evaluation process as a way for nontraditional students to earn academic credit for knowledge and experience gained outside of a traditional classroom in the following programs:
College-level learning, military or government funded learning, and knowledge obtained through career experience, volunteer work, artistic abilities, proficiency in computers, and knowledge of foreign or sign language can be considered by the CPCS for credit that can help you complete your degree faster at and at a lesser expense.
While the life experience credit program will certainly help reduce tuition costs, they are not free.
Visit the Life Experience Credits website for specific examples. For more information about how you may qualify for life experience credits, contact an enrollment counselor at online@adelphi.edu or by phone at 888.252.4110.
Adelphi University offers various payment plans including monthly payments and pre-payment options for students enrolled in many of our degree programs. Visit the Student Financial Services Payment Plans page or contact staff at financialservices@adelphi.edu or 516.877.3080.
Adelphi University is proud to be a Yellow Ribbon Program participant and one of the Best Colleges for Veterans, according to U.S. News & World Report. We are also a member of the Servicemembers Opportunity Colleges (SOC) Consortium, a group of colleges and universities dedicated to helping servicemembers and their families earn college degrees, and the Concurrent Admissions Program (ConAP), which allows soon-to-enlist or currently enlisted military personnel to enroll in and complete college courses while they continue their service commitments.
Active, reserve and veteran military students and their families using Post-9/11 G.I. Bill benefits or any other veteran affairs program benefits can apply and enroll in any of our associate, bachelor’s, credit certificate, or master’s degree programs.
For more information about military and veteran benefits, please contact Christina A. Wease at cwease@adelphi.edu or at 516.877.3411.