DHSc and DMSc Tuition and Financial Aid

Earning a DHSc or DMSc degree at Pacific University is an investment in your future. We are here to help you plan a financing strategy for your education.

The Financial Aid Office determines eligibility for all federal loan and employment programs and provides resources for students interested in borrowing through private and alternative loan programs. The process of financing a graduate education can be challenging; the Financial Aid Office is committed to making the process as manageable as possible.

Review DHSc/DMSc four-semester tuition, program costs and financial aid below. 

DHSc and DMSc Four Semester Tuition 2024-2025

Tuition and fees are based on standard program enrollment. 

Year 1 tuition and fees: $16,433/year

Year 2 tuition and fees: $16,730/year

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Academic Year 2024-2025 | Academic Year 2023-2024

DMSc One Semester Program Tuition 2024-2025

Tuition and fees are based on standard program enrollment. 

Year 1 tuition and fees: $11,121/year

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Academic Year 2024-2025 | Academic Year 2023-2024

Required Technology

Because both the one-semester DMSc and four-semester DHSc/DMSc programs are fully-online programs, students are required to have a laptop computer that meets the minimum system specifications for graduate students in the Pacific University College of Health Professions. Students must be able to download programs necessary to complete the doctoral program (ex. statistical analysis programs, Microsoft Office, and others). Students should not rely on a work-issued computer for completing assignments as part of the DHSc/DMSc programs.
If you need to purchase a computer for use in the program, Doctor of Science (DHSc/DMSc) students may request to increase their financial aid up to $2,000 to cover the cost of a new computer. Please note that the cost of a computer is not automatically included in the Doctor of Science (DHSc/DMSc) cost of attendance. Students who need to increase their financial aid for the purchase of a computer should contact Stephanie Goerig at stephanieg@pacificu.edu to make this request.  

Both one-semester DMSc and four-semester DHSc/DMSc students are also required to purchase Microsoft Office 2021 or Microsoft 365 Personal software for their computers.  DHSc/DMSc students need full access to both Microsoft Word and Excel to complete the DHSc/DMSc coursework.  (The free web-based student version of Microsoft 365 does not include all of the features needed for the DHSc/DMSc programs.)  The cost to purchase this software (approximately $40-$70 if purchased from thinkEDU) has been added to each program's cost of attendance.
We recommend purchasing the software online from thinkEDU in order to receive student discounts on the software.

Financial Aid 

To apply for financial aid, complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). The FAFSA is available annually beginning October 1. To explore and understand available financing options, we recommend that you file the FAFSA no later than February 15, prior to the start of the academic year. It is not necessary to be accepted for admission prior to submitting a FAFSA.

Loans

Federal Student Loan Programs 

Federal student loan programs offer:

  • Fixed interest rates, set annually by the federal government
  • Income-driven repayment plans
  • Loan forgiveness plans

Private Loans

Alternative loans are available through private lenders. Eligibility is generally based on a borrower’s employment history, credit score, debt-to-income ratio, and enrollment status. Students are encouraged to explore federal student loan options before applying for alternative student loans.

Learn more about federal student loans for undergraduate programs and graduate and professional programs. 

Federal Work Study

Federal work study funds part-time jobs for students with financial need, as determined by the FAFSA. Earnings are paid directly to the student for hours worked. To qualify, students must submit the FAFSA by March 1 (prior to the start of the academic year) and indicate on the FAFSA that they want to be considered for federal work study.