Accountancy Tuition & Aid
The Carlson School’s Master of Accountancy tuition varies from year to year and is set by the Regents of the University of Minnesota each spring. If you take 10-18 credits each semester, you’ll be offered a tuition plateau. Each credit above or below the plateau is assessed on a per-credit basis.
The tuition and fees above do not include books and course materials. Tuition and fees are subject to change without notice.
2025-2026 Tuition and Fees
Tuition rates are subject to yearly increases.
Take 10 or more credits per semester for significant savings
Enroll in 10 or more credits per semester and qualify for our "tuition cap" benefit—paying a flat rate regardless of how many additional credits you take beyond 10. Ideal for full-time students, this benefit significantly reduces your overall tuition costs.
For students with an undergraduate accounting degree (30-Credit Track)
- Resident total tuition: $26,200
- Non-resident total tuition: $44,300
For students without an undergraduate accounting degree (44-Credit Track)
- Resident total cost: $39,300
- Non-resident total cost: $66,450
Less than 10 credits per semester
If you take less than 10 credits per semester, you pay a per-credit fee.
- Residents: $1,310 per credit
- Non-residents: $2,215 per credit
Additional Fees
Funding your master's education
Here are some options for funding your master of accountancy degree.
The University of Minnesota offers grants, scholarships, education benefits, and tuition waivers based on financial needs and eligibility criteria. Complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) to apply for financial aid.
You may complete a FAFSA form anytime. The University will process the application after you have been admitted. The University of Minnesota's FAFSA code is 003969.
The MAcc Program is offering interest-free loans through the J. Clyde Parker Loan, thanks to a generous private donor. Eligible domestic students can receive up to $7,500 per academic year, with a total of $15,000 over their MAcc career. Repayment begins 6-9 months after graduation or dropping below half-time status. A form is sent to our enrolled students a few months before their start term in order to apply for the loan. A FAFSA is required.
Carlson Graduate Assistant Pay Rates
Graduate Assistants play an important role in the University and the Minnesota Carlson community.
Graduate Labor Union - United Electrical, Radio and Machine Workers of America Local 1105 Eligible Positions
| Level | Minimum Hourly Rate | Criteria |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | $27.95 | Graduate Assistants working for Minnesota Carlson who are not enrolled in a CSOM PhD program. Includes Master's level students and PhD students outside of Minnesota Carlson. |
| 2 | $38.19 | PhD student enrolled in a Carlson PhD program. |
Non Labor Represented Graduate Appointments at Minnesota Carlson
| Job Code | Job Code Title | FY2026 Hourly Rate |
|---|---|---|
| 9535 | Professional Program Assistant | $22.84 |