Tuition & Financing | Master of Business and Science Degree

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Master of Business and Science (MBS) Degree

What to Expect

MBS Degree Cost

In-State Students

Below are the tuition costs for in-state students for the academic year 2025-2026. Please be aware that this does not include additional fees or expenses required of Rutgers students. For a full breakdown of cost of attendance, please see this chart (page 2).

In-Person/Hybrid: $900 per credit

Fully Online: $900 per credit

Out-of-State Students

Below are the tuition costs for out-of-state (including international) students for the academic year 2025-2026. Please be aware that this does not include additional fees or expenses required of Rutgers students. For a full breakdown of cost of attendance, please see this chart (page 2).

In-Person/Hybrid: $1,549 per credit

Fully Online: $900 per credit

Military & Veteran Benefits

Rutgers is proud to host a comprehensive, veteran-friendly community. If you are a military-affiliated or veteran student, you may be eligible to have a significant portion of your MBS degree funded through VA benefits.

Tuition & Fees: Up to 90% of your tuition and mandatory fees may be covered based on your GI Bill eligibility.
Housing Stipend: Students enrolled full-time who take qualifying in-person courses are eligible to receive 90% of the Monthly Housing Allowance (MHA).
Explore More Aid: Beyond standard VA benefits, you can explore additional funding opportunities through the VA Digital Engagement Webinars and the Rutgers Scarlet Hub Alternatives for Funding.

Need assistance with certification, benefits, or VA work-study?

Connect directly with the Rutgers Office of Veteran and Military Programs and Services. Their dedicated staff can guide you through the entire application and compliance process. Visit veterans.rutgers.edu for more information!

Ways to Finance Your Degree

The MBS Fellowship

The MBS Fellowship offers second-semester MBS students partial tuition remission if they meet certain criteria. See below for more information on the MBS fellowship process.

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Sponsorship

Students can receive funding from a third party known as a sponsor. This can come from various sources such as employers, educational institutions, government agencies, foundations, and institutional sources.

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Financial Aid

Graduate Financial Aid is available in three general categories: Merit-based aid (fellowships, assistantships, and scholarships), Need-based grants and employment, and Non-need-based loans (federal and private).

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