| Total Certificate Tuition Cost | $13,900 (Full 12 credits) |
| Cost Per Course | $3,475 (each course earns 3 graduate credits) |
| Application Fee | $75 domestic students/$90 international students (Non-refundable) |
| Mandatory Student Fees | ~$241 per term enrolled (Based on 2025-2026 rates) |
Note: Tuition is a flat rate regardless of residency and may increase according to annual U-M tuition adjustments.
Reduce your costs towards a SEAS master’s degree.
Save up to 13% of tuition costs on a SEAS master’s degree.
- If you take these courses but elect not to receive the certificate, all 12 credits can be applied toward a SEAS residential Master of Science (MS).
- Applying these 12 credits allows you the opportunity to complete your master’s degree faster and will reduce your residential tuition by up to one semester.
- Upon admission to the master’s program, you will meet with an academic advisor to assist in your credit transfer
*Please note admission to the certificate program does not guarantee admission to the master’s program*
How to Pay for the Michigan SEAS Certificate: Employer Reimbursement and Support
Whether you want to earn a degree or upgrade your skills, your benefits package may be able to help cover the cost of furthering your education.
- Many companies provide up to $5,250 annually in tax-free tuition reimbursement.
- Downloadable template: We provide an "Employer Reimbursement Template" designed to help you pitch this program to your employer by focusing on the "Tactical Upskilling” and "Translator" value of immediate, decision-ready technical skills like network mapping, GIS, and Life Cycle Assessment that you will bring back to the organization.
