Tuition and Fees - AAECD
Tuition and Fee General Information
Paying for college is a big financial commitment. At Ohio State, the credentials you earn will be from one of the top public universities in the country, and earning your credential online makes it a great value, as well as a great investment in your future.
Tuition varies by program and the number of credits you’re enrolled in. Find tuition rates on the registrar’s website.
Online Associate of Arts in Early Childhood Development and Education
The tables below estimate the total cost for the completion of the program. Total cost estimates account for tuition, fees, course materials, and one-time fees for students beginning a program during the 2023-2024 academic year. Estimates do not include financial aid, scholarships, or grants.
Estimates are based on the expenses typical of a Associate of Arts in Early Childhood Development and Education student, who takes four or ten semesters to complete the 60-credit program. Actual costs may vary. In addition, you can use 13 free credit hours from the Virtual Lab School, as well as any scholarships or aid available from the U.S. Department of Defense or Ohio State's military affairs to assist in covering your cost to degree. For more information on the courses and curriculum, visit the program's website or request more information.
Estimated Total Cost of Completion
Full Time, 60 Credits in 4 Semesters | Estimated Total Cost of Completion
RESIDENCY | TOTAL COST | PER SEMESTER |
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Ohio Residents | $26,963.84 | $6,740.96 |
Non-Residents | $27,763.84 | $6,940.96 |
Tuition and Fees
Instructional Fees | $492.75 per credit hour |
General Fees | $21.83 per credit hour |
Learning Technology Fees | $13.50 per credit hour |
Program Fees | $9.50 per credit hour |
Distance Learning Fees | $100 per semester |
Non-Resident Surcharge | $200 per semester |
Additional Program Costs
Application Fee | $60 one-time fee ($70 for international students) |
Textbooks & Course Materials | $700 total cost (may vary) |
Estimated Cost Based on Alternative Program Completion Pathways
Part Time, 60 Credits in 10 Semesters
RESIDENCY | TOTAL COST | PER SEMESTER |
Ohio Residents | $34,014.80 | $3,401.48 |
Non-Residents | $36,014.80 | $3,601.48 |