A higher level of learning.
Whether you’re moving directly from an undergraduate to a graduate program or you're a professional looking to advance your education, Northern is the place for you. With many of our master's degree programs offered online, you'll have the flexibility to earn your master's degree on your time. Click on the following link to find information on tuition and costs below.
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Graduate Degrees
Accounting Analytics
This master's degree - available both online and on campus - focuses on the high-demand field of analytics.
Art Education
Northern’s master of science in art eduction is a flexible online program to advance your educational career and expand your artistic abilities.
Banking & Financial Services
Northern's master of science degree in banking and financial services is offered 100 percent online.
Counseling
Northern’s master's degree in counseling offers two specializations: clinical mental health or school counseling.
Educational Studies
The masters of science in educational studies allows you the flexibility to design a program focusing on areas of unique interest and need.
Instructional Design in E-Learning
This program prepares you to become a stronger virtual and face-to-face classroom teacher. An accelerated option is also available!
Leadership & Administration
The online master's in leadership and administration program prepares educators for leadership roles in PK-12 school administration.
Music Education
Our master of music education program can help you enhance your career, develop your professional skills and fulfill your passion for music.
Special Education
Support individuals with diverse abilities and needs with our master's degree in special education, with optional visual impairment specialization.
Sport Performance & Leadership
Our master's degree in sport performance and leadership prepares you for coaching and coaching-related occupations.
Strategic Innovation and Leadership
The master's in strategic innovation and leadership prepares students to analyze and lead an organization’s ability to innovate.
Teaching & Learning
Our online masters in teaching and learning is for teachers wishing to enhance pedagogical skills and assume school leadership roles.
Graduate Certificates
Behavioral and Justice Studies
English as a New Language
Germans from Russia
Hyflex Pedagogy
Principal and Building Leadership
STEM Pedagogy
Trust and Financial Advising
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Graduate Studies Tuition and Fees
Rates are based on a 30-credit master's program
Online
Total program cost
$14,111
On-campus Resident*
Total program cost
$11,226
On-campus Graduate Assistant
Total program cost
$7,527
* Resident tuition rates include South Dakota residents and Western Regional Graduate Program. South Dakota Advantage and Child of Alumni students who have earned an undergraduate degree from a South Dakota Board of Regents institution also qualify for resident tuition rates.
Financial Aid Cost of Attendance
Estimated annual expenses we recommend you budget for (not included in the figures above):
- Housing - $6,000
- Food - $4,600
- Books/Supplies - $1,200
- Transportation - $1,400
- Personal - $1,800
Graduate Program Highlights
Some of our counseling students and faculty headed down to Sioux Falls to attend the 2024 SDCA Conference. Here, they had the opportunity to present some of their research and receive recognition for their contributions to the field of counseling in South Dakota. Dr. Junwei Jia, Dr. Shalini Mathew, Christine Garcia, Abiah George, Kami Cornerman, and Cheng Chen presented their research, and Dr. Jia and Dr. Mathew were honored with awards. Dr. Jia was selected as the Emerging Leader for SDCA, and Dr. Mathew received the E. Gordon Poling Administrator Award. Congratulations to these incredible students and faculty for all of their exceptional work!