Tuition and Financial Aid
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This program qualifies for the Mayo Clinic Education for Employment Agreement, offering tuition-free enrollment in exchange for a 24-month employment commitment after graduation. This agreement will be offered upon program enrollment and must be signed prior to the official program start date. Accepted students will receive communication directly from the Education for Employment team.
Reference our frequently asked questions for more information.
Tuition and fees: University of Minnesota (UMR) enrollment
Students enrolled in this program will pay tuition through UMR. Information about tuition, fees, and financial aid is available on the UMR website.
Students enrolled with UMR should submit their FAFSA form to UMR. See UMR’s Financial Aid site to learn more.
Tuition and fees: Arizona State University (ASU), St. Mary’s University of Minnesota (SMUMN), University of Wisconsin-River Falls (UWRF), University of Wisconsin-La Crosse (UWL), Winona State University (WSU), or in the certificate option
Students enrolled in Arizona State University (ASU), St. Mary’s University of Minnesota (SMUMN), University of Wisconsin-River Falls (UWRF), University of Wisconsin-La Crosse (UWL), Winona State University (WSU), or in the certificate option will pay tuition through Mayo Clinic School of Health Sciences.
Scholarship
Students accepted into the Echocardiography Program and paying tuition at Mayo Clinic School of Health Sciences will receive a Launch Scholarship. This scholarship covers tuition and fees charged at Mayo during the first term of the program. Mayo Clinic is offering this scholarship to students to assist with the financial requirements of starting a career in Echocardiography.
Full program costs
The full, multi-year program costs for the 21-month Echocardiography Program is $28,852. This total includes tuition, books, uniforms, and seminars. It does not include personal costs, such as housing, food, and transportation.
First-year cost of attendance
Estimated first-year student expenses (12 months) for the 2024-2025 academic year of the Echocardiography program:
| Direct expenses (paid to Mayo Clinic) | |
|---|---|
| Items | Cost |
| Tuition* (40 credits, $422/credit) | $16,880 |
| Estimated Mayo Clinic Launch Scholarship | -$5,908 |
| Total estimated cost for direct expenses | $10,972 |
| Indirect expenses (not paid to Mayo Clinic) | |
|---|---|
| Items | Cost |
| Books, course materials, supplies, and equipment | $500 |
| Uniforms | $200 |
| Housing and food ($2,020/month) | $24,240 |
| Home internet ($55/month, plus $50 one-time install fee) | $710 |
| Personal and miscellaneous ($565/month) | $6,780 |
| Transportation ($350/month) | $4,200 |
| Seminar registration | $150 |
| Total estimated cost for indirect expenses | $36,780 |
| Total net cost of attendance | |
|---|---|
| Total estimated single student budget (direct + indirect expenses) | $47,752 |
*Note: Tuition is the only budget item directly billed to you and your first semester is paid automatically by Mayo Clinic Scholarship. Adjust remaining budget items accordingly to align with your individual household budget needs. Exact tuition bill amounts are subject to change and are dependent on program curriculum.
Budget information
Estimated budget information is provided to allow you to completely prepare for your education. The estimated budget is the estimated cost of education-related expenses.
- Personal and miscellaneous expenses include clothing, laundry and cleaning, personal hygiene and grooming, recreation, renter's insurance, student health insurance, and disability insurance.
- Transportation expenses include gas, oil, maintenance, and insurance.
- Federal student loan fee is the average amount based on prior year borrowers and are a percentage of the total loan amount.
- Dependent care and other expenses may be added to the budget on a case-by-case basis with supporting documentation. Contact Mayo Clinic's Financial Aid Office for further information.
Financial aid
The Office of Student Financial Aid and Registrar can provide more details about financial aid or incentives offered for the Echocardiography Program, including bachelor's degrees offered through SMUMN, UWRF, and ASU.
All students are encouraged to apply for outside scholarships.
Withdrawal and tuition refund
Students who find it necessary to withdraw from the program may be eligible to receive a refund of tuition depending upon the date of withdrawal. See the Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science withdrawal and tuition refund policy.
UMR students who find it necessary to withdraw from the program may be eligible for a tuition refund. Contact UMR for information about its tuition refund policy.