Program Costs
To support involvement by a broad range of educators and other professionals worldwide, Miami University offers reduced tuition for Project Dragonfly courses. From summer 2024 through spring 2027, the per-credit-hour tuition for Earth Expeditions field courses and Core Courses (required online courses) is $455 per credit, and for AIP Web+ courses is $580 per credit.
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AIP Estimated Costs (Year 1 Example)
The table below shows a typical course of study for a first-year AIP student. Students take 2.5 to five years to complete their M.A. or M.A.T. Details may vary based on a student’s specific timeline at different AIP sites.* From summer 2024 through spring 2027, the per-credit-hour tuition for Earth Expeditions field courses and Core Courses (required online courses) is $455 per credit, and for AIP Web+ courses is $580 per credit.
| Semester | AIP Courses | # of Credits | Estimated Costs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Summer: | Web+ Course Foundations of Inquiry (BIO 654; 3 credits) |
3 | $1,740 |
| Fall: |
Core Course Web+ Course |
6 | $3,105 |
| Spring: |
Core Course Web+ Course |
4 |
$1,945 |
| Total Credits Year 1 | 13 | $6,790 | |
| Total Credits for Degree and Estimated Degree Cost | 35 | $18,550 | |
*Prices are approved on a three-year cycle. Allow extra for miscellaneous costs such as travel to your local AIP site. The above costs will be in effect from Summer 2024 through Spring 2027.
GFP Estimated Costs (Year 1 Example)
The following table shows an estimate of costs for Year 1 in the GFP master’s degree program for students taking a five-credit-hour Earth Expeditions summer field course and eight credit hours of Core (required online courses) courses (13 hours total, including the fall two-credit online portion of the Earth Expeditions course). From summer 2024 through spring 2027, the per-credit-hour tuition for Earth Expeditions and Core courses is $455 per credit.
| Semester | Course | # of Credits | Estimated Tuition | Estimated Program Fee | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer: | Earth Expeditions Course I* (5 credits) | 5 | $2,275 | $1,250 | $3,525 |
| Fall: | Conservation Science & Community (BIO 631; 3 credits) + Inquiry & Action* (BIO 675; 2 credits) | 5 | $2,275 | -- | $2,275 |
| Spring: | Biology in the Age of Technology (BIO 632; 3 credits) | 3 | $1,365 | -- | $1365 |
| Total Credits Year 1 | 13 | $7,190 | $1,250 | $8,440 | |
| Total Credits for Degree and Estimated Degree Cost | 35 | $15,925 | $3,750 | $19,675 | |
Prices are approved on a three-year cycle. The estimates above do not include airfare. Allow extra for miscellaneous costs associated with travel to your Earth Expeditions field course site.
* The summer Earth Expeditions and fall Inquiry & Action courses must be taken in sequence. GFP students take a total of three Earth Expeditions and three Inquiry & Action courses.
Earth Expeditions Field Course Costs
Specific costs for each Earth Expeditions course are found on each Earth Expeditions website. Participants should be prepared to cover,
- Course costs (students pay a deposit, then the remaining amount total in two installments)
- Airline and ground transport to and from the course
- Required GeoBlue insurance (~$40US)
- Course Reader (~$50US)
- Some countries have entry or departure fees
- Optional activities
Earth Expeditions course costs cover all basic expenses in-country, including:
- Meals and drinking water (extra snacks and drinks not included)
- Lodging
- Activities
- Course transportation
- Park entrance fees
Course costs do not cover personal expenses, such as gifts, or some ancillary costs, such as passport or entry visa fees.
Offsetting Costs
Miami University's reduced tuition with no out-of-state fees makes Project Dragonfly more affordable than many comparable programs. Additionally, partial scholarships ($250-$1,000) are available to current M.A. and M.A.T. students. Applicants should also check for employer professional development funds.
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