Tuition fees and the cost of living during the course tenure are the next two things that a student should keep in mind before applying to MA. The total one-year cost on a full-time basis would be somewhere around $42,500. Also, this cost includes the average annual tuition cost ($15,300), books and supplies ($1,850), and budget for other expenses ($6,175). For students seeking financial assistance, the academy offers a number of options.