Graduate Assistantships
What Do Assistantships Include?
Assistantships vary and may consist of tuition only, tuition and fees, or partial tuition, and may also include hourly pay or an annual stipend.
You may receive an assistantship for up to three courses per semester during the fall and spring semesters.
In exchange for the predetermined funding, you’ll have the opportunity to gain professional experience by working up to a maximum of 20 hours per week during the semester in an academic department related to your field of study.
To maintain an assistantship, you must demonstrate satisfactory academic performance, including a minimum GPA of 3.0.
How Much Is the Annual Stipend?
Graduate stipends for TA’s and RA’s for the 2023-2024 academic year are listed below, according to the level of completed education:
Bachelor's Degree: $27,392
Master's Degree: $29,003
Doctoral Candidate*: $30,586
* A doctoral candidate has completed all course requirements and passed all of their qualifying exams.
A student’s stipend level is determined at the start of the semester. Stipends reflect academic year (fall and spring) earnings only. Additional stipend for the summer period is provided for qualified students.
How Do I Apply for an Assistantship?
The academic departments determine and award assistantships directly to students, while the Office of Graduate Education only administers the process. If you don’t receive an assistantship in your first year at Stevens, you may be able to pursue an assistantship within your department after you arrive.