Drury University’s College of Graduate Studies offers 9 master’s degrees in Springfield, Missouri: Business Administration (MBA), Communication, Education, Health Administration, Integrative Leadership, Nonprofit & Civic Leadership, Physician Assistant Studies, Public Service & Safety Leadership, and Athletic & Sports Administration. Most programs are 30 credit hours and are available fully online or in evening blended formats designed for working professionals.

No GRE is required for admission to most Drury graduate programs. Applicants who do not meet the standard GPA requirement may be considered for provisional admission based on professional experience and a faculty review. Contact the College of Graduate Studies at grad@drury.edu to discuss your background before applying.

Drury’s MBA is offered through the Breech School of Business Administration, which holds ACBSP accreditation. The program is 36 credit hours and can be completed in 12 to 18 months. It is available online with flexible scheduling designed for working professionals. For current tuition rates, visit drury.edu/graduate/mba.

Drury University’s Physician Assistant Studies program holds ARC-PA Accreditation-Provisional status, which is the standard accreditation designation for new programs that have undergone full review and met all ARC-PA accreditation standards. Accreditation-Provisional is not a conditional or probationary status. It confirms the program is operating in compliance with accreditation requirements. The 27-month program is based in Springfield, Missouri, and features cadaver lab training, point-of-care ultrasound instruction, and 14 months of clinical rotations.

Tuition varies by program and is charged per credit hour. The Master in Public Service & Safety Leadership, for example, costs approximately $12,000 to $15,000 for the full 30-credit degree. Graduate assistantships are available and provide tuition remission and a stipend for eligible full-time students. Federal financial aid is available through FAFSA. View current tuition at drury.edu/graduate/tuition.

Most Drury graduate programs are available fully online or in a blended format combining asynchronous online coursework with evening sessions at the Springfield, Missouri, campus. Courses run in 8-week and 16-week formats, with multiple start terms per year. The Physician Assistant Studies program requires on-campus attendance at the Springfield campus. Students outside of the Springfield area can complete most other programs entirely online.

Drury accepts transfer credit from accredited institutions for most graduate programs. Many programs allow up to 6 credit hours of transfer credit, and some programs may award credit for professional credentials or prior training. Contact your program director to have prior coursework evaluated before applying.