Human Resources & Industrial Relations Tuition & Aid
2025-2026 Tuition
| Resident Status | Tuition Rate |
|---|---|
| Minnesota and Reciprocity Resident* | $36,000 ($12,000 per semester (10-16 credits per semester)) |
| Non-Resident | $60,300 ($20,100 per semester (10-16 credits per semester)) |
*Residents of Minnesota, Wisconsin, North Dakota, and Manitoba receive in-state tuition.
Required Fees per Semester
Note: For part-time students, student services fees are charged based on how many credits a student is taking.
| Fee Type | Amount |
|---|---|
| Carlson Fee | $700 - (9 credits or more) |
| Student Service Fee | $525.83 - (enrolled for 6 or more credits) |
| Student Health Benefit Plan | $1,795 - required for international students; domestic students may opt out if they have health insurance |
| Academic Records Fee | $150 - one-time fee for new degree-seeking students |
| Transportation Fee | $71 |
| Safety Fee | $8 |
| Capital Enhancement Fee | $82.50 |
| Professional Student Government Fee | $18.11 |
| Stadium Fee | $6 |
| Gopher Athletics Facilities Fee | $100 |
| International Engagement Fee | $18 |
| International Engagement Student Support Services Fee | $297 |
| International Sponsor Student Fee (for agency-sponsored students, e.g., Fulbright) | $500 |
Financial Aid
Graduate fellowships can be awarded to highly-qualified full-time students and are generally given for one academic year. There is no separate application for the fellowships but all applicants are encouraged to submit their applications by the priority deadline to have the best opportunity for fellowship review. There are also employment positions available within the program that students can apply for as those openings come up in late summer. The positions are usually ten hours per week during the academic year and position announcements are sent to current and incoming students as applicable. In addition, loans and work-study opportunities may be available for U.S. students and permanent residents.
The University of Minnesota does not specifically offer non-US co-signed loans. Some of the options available to you include:
- Prodigy Finance You can find Carlson program-specific information online.
- MPower Student Loan You can find details about The MPower loan program at: https://mpowerfinancing.com/borrow
Please note the University of Minnesota does not solely endorse any one specific loan program.
U.S. military members/veterans, and employees from our Corporate Partner Program members are automatically eligible for a 15% tuition discount. Scholarships are not transferable to other degree programs and may not be "stacked" with other scholarships or discounts.
Your Return on Investment
Learn about the return on investment of Minnesota Carlson's Master of Human Resources and Industrial Relations program from alum Claire Guderjahn.
Learn more about the scholarship opportunities
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 |