Quinnipiac University

Graduate MAT Degree in Secondary Education Tuition and Financial Aid

We know that college is a huge investment and one of the most important ones you’ll ever make. That’s why we’re invested in helping make your Quinnipiac education affordable. Whether it’s grants, scholarships, loans or a job, we’ll help you explore every option and make a plan that works for you.

Costs and Budgets

Tuition is based on a per-credit rate at the graduate level. The 2024-25 graduate tuition rate for the MAT program is $655 per credit. Tuition and fees are subject to annual updates. View a detailed breakdown of fees.

Tuition-Paid Internship Program

The Quinnipiac School of Education Master of Arts in Teaching (MAT) program has been designed to provide you with internship opportunities that save you tuition costs for up to 50% of your program.

Quinnipiac partners with over 20 school districts in Connecticut to place you in internships that significantly reduce tuition while giving you a depth of valuable classroom experience. Our experienced faculty will assist you in your internship placement, matching you with the school settings best for you.

The Tuition-Paid Internship Program places you on a path to an education degree and teacher certification — while removing much of the cost. 

As an intern, you will:

  • Work closely with faculty and staff at your internship school.

  • Serve in a variety of roles including ten weeks as a student teacher, sharing responsibilities with an on-site teacher.

  • Assist in numerous school projects.

  • Mentor small groups of students.

  • Begin building a strong CV and professional network that will be invaluable to your future job search.

You will begin the summer semester as a full-time graduate student and spend time interning in a local school while also attending evening courses on our North Haven Campus.

You will be off to a strong start — gaining experience in your internship school while also gaining perspective and support from your Quinnipiac faculty and classmates.