Oklahoma State University Center for Health Sciences

What is the cost of studying for a year at Oklahoma State University Center for Health Sciences?

OSU-CHS costs vary sharply by program and residency. In 2024-25 IPEDS reporting, average full-time graduate tuition and required fees totaled $6,530 for Oklahoma residents and $22,033 for nonresidents. Those figures combine the reported tuition and required fees for each group; they are not a quoted price for the DO degree or a complete cost of attendance.

• 2024-25 average resident graduate tuition: $5,611; required fees: $919.
• 2024-25 average nonresident graduate tuition: $21,114; required fees: $919.

A usable annual budget also needs books and equipment, housing and food, transportation, personal expenses, and any program-specific charges. Clinical travel may add costs. Applicants should use the current published budget for their exact degree and location, rather than adding a generic room-and-board estimate to the graduate figures above. What an individual ultimately pays can differ from published charges after scholarships, grants, employer support, military benefits, or loans are considered.

Eligible students can explore federal aid by filing the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), along with any program-specific scholarship applications. Graduate and professional students should check which federal loan types and institutional awards apply to them; aid availability is not the same for every credential. Military education benefits may also apply to eligible students, but the amount depends on the individual benefit and enrollment. OSU-CHS financial aid staff can help students compare an aid offer with the full program budget, including costs beyond tuition.

What are the work-study opportunities at Oklahoma State University Center for Health Sciences?

OSU-CHS students may find paid work through campus positions, research roles, or other employers, but a job should not be assumed to be part of an aid award. Federal Work-Study is a need-based student employment program: eligible students earn wages for hours worked rather than receiving the entire award as an upfront tuition payment.

Availability depends on the student's aid eligibility, the institution's funding and positions, and the demands of the academic program. Ordinary part-time employment is separate from Federal Work-Study, while a required clinical placement may be educational training rather than a paid job. Students should ask the OSU-CHS financial aid office about current Work-Study participation and look for position requirements before building expected wages into a budget.

Career development is also distinct from student employment. In professional programs, faculty advising, clinical experiences, and specialty or residency guidance can be central to planning the next step. Applicants who want specific help with résumés, interviews, employer contacts, or job searches should ask the relevant program which services it provides to its students.