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    MPS in Publishing

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    Alexandria, USMPSHybrid2 years
    $39,600.00
    Tuition
    over 24mo
    99%
    Acceptance
    of applicants
    48
    Cohort
    students
    30
    Credits
    $80.00
    App fee

    MPS in Publishing at George Washington University is a 30-credit, 2-year, hybrid MPS program based in Alexandria, US. Tuition is $39,600.

    About the program

    The program covers editing and acquisitions, marketing and publicity, copyright and licensing, production, management and business, and technology and design across book, journal, and digital publishing. It offers tracks in business & marketing, editorial, or technology & design.

    Focus: coursework
    Part-time option

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    Deadlines

    Fall 2026
    Jul 1, 2026
    Spring 2027
    Dec 1, 2026

    Standardized tests

    TOEFL
    optional
    Min Online Program Applicants: Internet-based – 100 (from CPS International Admissions); GW general graduate: 81
    IELTS
    optional
    Min College of Professional Studies: 6.0 overall (no subscore below 5.0); Online: 7.0 (no band below 6.0)

    After the program

    Post-study work rights

    12 months OPT (US)

    $25,200.00
    Annual living cost

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    Prerequisites

    Specific coursework this program expects you to have completed: calculus, linear algebra, programming, statistics, and subject-specific prerequisites where applicable.

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    Essays

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    Frequently asked questions

    How much does MPS in Publishing at George Washington University cost?
    The total estimated tuition for MPS in Publishing at George Washington University is $39,600 across 30 required credits.
    Is MPS in Publishing at George Washington University online or in-person?
    MPS in Publishing at George Washington University is offered hybrid.
    How long does MPS in Publishing at George Washington University take to complete?
    MPS in Publishing at George Washington University is structured around 2 years and 30 credits.
    What GPA is required for MPS in Publishing at George Washington University?
    Per the program's published guidance: cumulative grade point average of 3.0 or higher
    How competitive is MPS in Publishing at George Washington University?
    MPS in Publishing at George Washington University reports an acceptance rate of approximately 99%.