Qualification value calculator
This calculator from the Sorted website helps you put a dollar value on your qualification over time. Be aware that no one can tell you exactly what your income will be in the future so regard this calculator as a guide only.
When you click "continue" the calculator will take you to the Sorted website to complete your calculation.
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Fees at New Zealand tertiary institutions for 2009 (There are different rates for international students.)
Compulsory fees - you can borrow the total amount of fees for your course (including Student Association fees) that are charged by your education provider for study at a university or tech.
| Area of study |
Years to complete |
Cost per year* |
|---|---|---|
| University Degrees | ||
| Architecture (Auckland University) | 5 years | $5,239- $5,759 |
| Arts (Canterbury University) | 3 years | $4,200 |
| Business Studies (undergraduate - Massey University) | 3 years | $4,174 |
| Commerce (Auckland University) | 3 years | $4,756 |
| Dentistry (Otago University) | 5 years | $11,326 |
| Design (Massey University) | 4 years | $4,740 |
| Fine Arts (Auckland University) | 4 years | $5,094 |
| Engineering (Auckland University) | 4 years | $5,890 |
| Law (Canterbury University) | 4 years | $4,200 |
| Medicine (Otago University) | 6 years | $11,326 |
| Music (Auckland University | 4 years | $5,045 |
| Nursing (post graduate - Victoria University) | 1 year | $6,030 |
| Optometry (Auckland University) | 4 years | $6,569 |
| Physiotherapy (Otago University) | 4 years | $5,095-$6,061 |
| Pharmacy (Auckland University) | 4 years | $4,416-$5,566 |
| Teaching (Primary & Secondary - Auckland University) | 3 years | $4,416 |
| Veterinary Science (Massey University) | 5 years | $8,623 |
| Other Training Organisations | ||
| Bachelor in Hospitality Management (Weltech) | 3 years | $4,728 |
| National Certificate in Exercise Science (Weltech) | 1 year | $4,805 |
| Certificate in Business Administration (Weltech) | 19 weeks | $2,321 |
| National Certificate in Hairdressing (Weltech) | 1 year | $5,316 |
| National Diploma in Mechanical Engineering (Weltech) | 2 years | $4,934 |
| Diploma in Early Childhood Education (NZ College of Early Childhood Education) | 3 years | $4,090 |
| Diploma of Therapeutic Massage (Wellpark College of Natural Therapies) | 18 Months | $4,500 |
| Diploma in Fashion Design (Design & Arts College of NZ) | 2 Years | $5,385 |
| Diploma in Contemporary Photography (Design & Arts College of NZ) | 2 years | $5,380 |