Detailed Cost Calculator
Program Duration
Tuition & Fees
Subtotal:$90,900
Living Expenses (Monthly)
Monthly Total:$3,000
Program Total (36 months):$108,000
Travel & Residencies (Annual)
Annual Total:$6,000
Program Total:$18,000
Books & Materials
Subtotal:$5,400
Other Expenses
Subtotal:$7,000
Personal Resources
Monthly Contribution:$800/mo
Personal Total:$43,800
Employer Benefits
Recurring Total:$15,750
Employer Total:$15,750
Scholarships & Grants
Scholarship Total:$5,000
Student Loans
Loan Total:$20,500
Total Cost:$229,300
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Total Funding:$85,050
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Gap:$144,250
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DBA Program Costs Overview
Budget Programs
$48,000
- • Tuition: $35,000
- • Online or state schools
- • Self-paced options
Mid-Range Programs
$100,000
- • Tuition: $75,000
- • AACSB accredited
- • Hybrid format
Premium Programs
$160,000
- • Tuition: $120,000
- • Top-tier universities
- • Executive cohort format
Smart Funding Strategies
Stack Your Funding
Combine multiple sources: employer tuition + federal loans + merit scholarships
Potential: Can cover 60-100% of costs
Early Application Strategy
Apply by October for maximum scholarship consideration
Potential: Increases merit aid by 40%
Employer Negotiation
Propose ROI to employer, negotiate increased tuition benefits
Potential: $10,000-30,000 additional funding
Tax Optimization
Use Lifetime Learning Credit + employer tax-free assistance
Potential: Save $2,000-5,250/year
Top Scholarships & Fellowships
Florida International University DBA Scholarship
Amount:Full tuition (9 semesters)
Deadline:November for Spring start
Recent admission, not currently enrolled
Merit
Wharton Doctoral Fellowship
Amount:Full tuition + living stipend + health insurance
Duration:5 years
Full-time enrollment
Fellowship
USC Provost's Fellowship
Amount:1+ year tuition and living expenses
Outstanding academic record, departmental nomination
Fellowship
Duke Fuqua Fellowship
Amount:Full tuition + competitive stipend + health
Duration:Renewable 5 years
Open to international students
Fellowship
Penn State DBA Merit Scholarship
Amount:$10,000-30,000
Deadline:October 1 (early decision)
Academic excellence, leadership
Merit
Temple Fox School Scholarship
Amount:Up to 50% tuition
3.5+ GPA, strong GMAT
Merit
Employer Tuition Programs
| Company | Coverage | Requirements | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amazon | Up to $12,000/year | Manager level+, 1 year tenure | Manager approval required |
| $10,000/year + $1,000 for books | Full-time employee | Pre-approval required | |
| Microsoft | Up to $10,000/year | Business relevance | Manager and HR approval |
| Deloitte | Full tuition for select programs | Senior consultant+ | 2-year post-graduation commitment |
| JP Morgan Chase | $5,250/year undergraduate, $12,000/year graduate | Grade B or better | Pre-approval required |
Student Loan Options
Federal Direct Unsubsidized
Up to $20,500/year
Interest Rate: 7.05% (2024-2025)
US citizen/permanent resident, FAFSA
PROS:
- • Fixed rate
- • Flexible repayment
- • Forgiveness options
CONS:
- • Lower limits
- • Origination fees
Grad PLUS Loans
Up to cost of attendance
Interest Rate: 8.05% (2024-2025)
No adverse credit history
PROS:
- • Covers full cost
- • Federal protections
CONS:
- • Higher rate
- • Credit check required
Private Student Loans
Up to $100,000+
Interest Rate: 4-14% variable/fixed
Good credit or cosigner
PROS:
- • Higher limits
- • Potentially lower rates
CONS:
- • Credit-based
- • Less flexible repayment