Tuition and Fees
The unique model of the College of St. Joseph the Worker requires a unique cost structure. Because later years don’t include the same number of in-class hours for academic or trade instruction, the cost is significantly reduced.
Years 1–3
Tuition: $15,000 per year
Free housing available for most students!
We recommend budgeting additional funds for books, utilities, and other common expenses.
This does not include food; we do not offer college dining or a cafeteria. We expect that our students will learn to cook and patronize our local restaurants and grocery stores.
Years 4–6
Tuition: $5,000 per year
Free housing no longer provided.
Students will be working full-time and taking one online course per quarter.
Billing Periods
As a rule, students will pay in advance for each quarter. If this is problematic, contact the bursar.
After the first year, most students will earn what they need to pay ahead for the rest of their education. Here is an outline of their potential earnings.*
| Trade Focus | Cost | Projected Earnings* | Net | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Phase 1 | ||||
| Year 1 | In-Shop Basics | $15,000 | — | -$15,000 |
| Summer 1 | Paid Construction Work | — | $5,280 | -$9,720 |
| Year 2 | Paid Work + Related Instruction | $15,000 | $12,672 | -$12,048 |
| Year 3 | Paid Work + Related Instruction | $15,000 | $14,784 | -$12,264 |
| Phase 2 | ||||
| Year 4 | Specific Apprenticeship | $5,000 | $33,696 | $16,432 |
| Year 5 | Specific Apprenticeship | $5,000 | $44,928 | $56,360 |
| Year 6 | Specific Apprenticeship | $5,000 | $56,160 | $107,520 |
*Projected earnings are based on local wages and assumptions about hours worked by average students. These wages are not guaranteed. All numbers are gross income.