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OPWL Cost, Assistantships and Scholarships

Earning a Master of Science in Organizational Performance and Workplace Learning (OPWL) is an investment in your long-term career growth and earning potential.

OPWL faculty are industry leaders who provide personalized instruction and mentorship. Through hands-on research, you’ll tackle real-world projects that apply directly to workplace challenges.

Graduates see lasting career benefits, from higher salaries to leadership roles in instructional design, workplace performance improvement and organizational development. The program also builds a strong professional network and equips you with a portfolio of applied projects that showcase your expertise.

Boise State’s Graduating Student Survey shows 93% of OPWL graduates say their work aligns with their career goals, and 95% would recommend the program — proof that this degree delivers lasting value.

Total Program Investment

Review the following table for an example of the total program cost for a student completing the 36 credits required to graduate with a Master of Science in Organizational Performance and Workplace Learning.

DescriptionCost
Boise State Graduate Admissions Application Fee* (non-refundable)$65
Courses (36 total credits @ $550 per credit)**$19,800
Books (estimate)***$100-$150
Approximate Total Investment$19,900-19,950
Other potential expenses may include a personal computer, webcam, headphones with mic, and internet access which are all required for this program.Varies
Room/Board****$5,688
Transportation****$1,248

*The Graduate Admissions Application Fee is $65 for domestic and $95 for international applications.

**The per-credit fees listed are for the 2024-25 academic year. Future academic year per-credit fees may vary slightly and are finalized each May.

***Most courses use books that are available as free ebooks from Albertsons Library. Some courses require e-learning development software but can be accessed through free trials; purchasing is optional.

****Costs for room, board and transportation are used to calculate financial aid and are included to disclose the full cost of attendance. These costs are not required for students pursuing a fully online degree.

Notice to Boise State and other Idaho higher education employees: Fee waivers do not apply to this program.

Invest In Your Future

“The OPWL program has expanded my skill set so I’m not just viewed as an instructional designer, but colleagues come to me for all sorts of advice and guidance on other aspects of the business. The faculty are incredibly supportive, and the small, close-knit feel of the program has really been outstanding.”

Steven Zeller, Master of Science in Organizational Performance and Workplace Learning

Financial Aid Options

Remote Graduate Assistantships

The purpose of the virtual Graduate Assistant (GA) program is to support promising individuals who are committed to continuing their education at the graduate level. GA positions are open to any individual who has been fully admitted to the Master of Science in Organizational Performance and Workplace Learning.

Remote Research/Teaching Assistantships

Virtual research/teaching assistantships support faculty members with teaching, research and service activities. Assistantship positions are open to any individual who has been fully admitted to the Master of Science in Organizational Performance and Workplace Learning.

More Information about Assistantships

Annual Scholarship

The Department of Organizational Performance and Workplace Learning offers an annual scholarship that is awarded in fall. These scholarships, while modest, are noted by the students as helpful in offsetting the cost of graduate study.

To be eligible to apply, students must meet the following criteria:

  • Must be a master’s degree seeking student (students with a provisional admission status are not eligible)
  • Must maintain a minimum of 3.0 GPA
  • Must enroll in at least three OPWL credits
  • Submit a letter explaining why you should receive a scholarship (e.g., exemplary performance, financial reasons, contributions to professional communities etc.)

Go to the Boise State Scholarship page, click the sign-in button, sign in using your my.boisestate.edu credentials and complete the general application.

Provided you meet the criteria and completed the general application, you will be automatically directed to the next page.

Giving

Scholarship funds are available through generous donations from others in the past. We continue to need such generous donations.

Please consider giving today to grow our Organizational Performance and Workplace Learning scholarships for tomorrow!

Give your gift today!

More Program Details

About Organizational Performance and Workplace Learning

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How to Apply

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Classes and Scheduling

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Career Opportunities

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Student Resources

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Research and Development Labs

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Contact our enrollment and student success team for support by emailing us at OPWLGrad@boisestate.edu or calling (208) 426-5921.