Master of Science in SLP Program Costs

The costs associated with the Master of Science in Speech-Language Pathology programs include tuition, ongoing fees and one-time fees.

Tuition and Fees On Campus MS-SLP Program.

Tuition and Fees Online MS-SLP Program.

Program specific professional fees are listed below. Please visit the Financial Services website for additional tuition information.

For accepted students: If you are offered a position in our Master of Science in Speech-Language Pathology program, a $350 non-refundable deposit will be required to hold that position. The deposit will be credited towards your tuition for Fall semester. The Fall semester classes begin in August.

The Master of Science in SLP program is approximately 60 credits. An additional 3 credits are required if a student chooses a Thesis instead of the Capstone option.

Note: Our new curriculum has been revised and approved by the ISU Graduate Council. It is still awaiting approval from the Idaho State Board of Education (SBOE) and the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities (NWCCU). We anticipate that the new curriculum will be implemented starting with the Fall 2026 academic year. If so, the Campus program will be reduced to 5 semesters, and the Online Program will be reduced to 8 semesters. This will result in lower tuition costs.

Master of Science SLP Program Cost Per Credit Hour:

Fee Category	Campus-Based MS-SLP Program	Online MS-SLP Program	Details/Notes
2025/2026 Tuition	$824 per credit hour	$1,035 per credit hour	Tuition and fees are subject to change and generally increase each fall semester.
Program Specific Professional Fee (In addition to Graduate Tuition)	$232 per credit hour	$443 per credit hour	Supports the entire program function, not individual courses. Online fees are higher due to support for high-demand online programs.
Malpractice Insurance	$5 per semester		Ongoing fee.
Criminal Background Check	One-time fee		Required prior to the first clinical experience for student safety and professional credentialing.
Additional Clinical Costs	May apply		Some clinical practicum sites may require additional student-paid costs (e.g., drug testing, additional insurance).

Note: For official and complete tuition schedules, please visit the Financial Services website

Potential Funding Opportunities

Western Regional Graduate Program

The ISU MS-SLP program is a member of the Western Regional Graduate Program (WRGP) which allows students from 15 western states to attend Idaho State University at resident tuition rates. For more information visit the ISU Graduate School.

Graduate Teaching Assistantships

Positions are offered to campus-based first and second year graduate students
Apply directly to the program through the CSDCAS system, see our Apply page for specific instructions
For more information please visit, Graduate Teaching Assistantships

Career Path Internships