Tuition Chart – MS in Actuarial Science, Insurance Concentration
How Much Does This Program Cost?
BU MET Programs offer the flexibility of part-time or full-time study. Tuition, fees, and total program cost are determined by enrollment status. If you enroll in 1–2 courses (4–8 units) in a semester, you are charged the part-time per-unit rate. If you enroll in 3–4 courses (12–16 units) in a semester, you are charged the full-time semester rate.
MS in Actuarial Science, Insurance Concentration (Online and On Campus)
| Enrollment Status | Part Time | Full Time | |
| Courses per Semester | 2 courses (8 units) |
4 courses (16 units) |
3 courses (12 units) |
| Time to Degree | 4 semesters (16 months) |
2 semesters (8-12 months)*** |
3 semesters (12-16 months)*** |
| Tuition* | $585-$1,030 per unit** |
$36,512 per semester |
$36,512 per semester |
| Fees per Semester* | $75 | $524 | $524 |
| Total Degree Cost* | $24,640 | $74,072 | $84,447 |
*Based on 2026–2027 Boston University tuition and fee rates.
**Cost per unit is determined by course number (100–599 = $585/unit, 600–999 = $1,030/unit).
***Summer semester enrollment is not required for international students to maintain F-1 visa status. Enrollment in summer semester coursework will expedite completion of program and reduce total program cost.
International students seeking an F-1 visa for on-campus study must enroll full time and demonstrate availability of funds to cover the Estimated Cost of Graduate Study; those who wish to study online may enroll part-time but are not eligible for a visa. Learn more about International Student Tuition & Fees.
Questions? Please contact us to hear from an Admissions Advisor who can help you determine the best enrollment pathway. For information regarding financial aid, visit BU MET’s Financial Aid page.