Tuition and Fees Tuition and fees vary by program. The cost of a graduate education at APU is competitive with other Southern California graduate schools. Contact the Graduate Center for more information. The average length of a graduate education varies depending on the selected course of study. However, students are required to finish their master's degree program within five years.
Students generally take two classes per semester and earn a degree in two or three years.
International students must study on a full-time basis and may not take a leave of absence unless they leave the country during that time. Career assistance is an integral part of the graduate experience. APU's Career Center staff provides professional job and career guidance to students, including r sum writing seminars and counseling. To contact us or for more information, please consult our contact directory page.