Financial Support
Compensation for 2023-24 will be $36,500 plus a relocation bonus of $2,000 to be used for upfront costs associated with relocating to Nashville. Your award package also covers 100% of University tuition, all student fees, and health insurance, including vision and dental insurance.
Our stipend is comparable to the amount given at similar institutions when adjusted for the cost of living.
| City | Amount needed to match $36,500 in Nashville |
| Atlanta, GA | $39,680 |
| Baltimore, MD | $43,450 |
| Chapel Hill, NC | $37,000 |
| New Haven, CT | $39,300 |
| San Francisco, CA | $77,000 |
| Madison, WI | $37,600 |
| Ann Arbor, MI | $38,600 |
The total compensation package is shown below. The tuition, insurance premiums, and fees are paid directly to the University. Insurance and fees are approximate values at this point.
| Item | 2023-2024 Approximation |
| Stipend | $36,500 |
| Relocation bonus | $2,000 |
| Health Insurance + dental + vision (annual) | $3620.45 |
| Tuition, 2 semesters | $36,503.20 |
| Student Health Fee (Fall and Spring) | $760.14 |
| Student Services Fee (Fall and Spring) | $599.46 |
| Transcript Fee (one time fee) | $100.00 |
| Total Award | $80,083.25 |