Lactation Program Tuition

Tuition & Fees

Tuition & fees for the Lactation program follow the PSU undergraduate tuition rate. You can view the PSU Tuition tables.

To get the most accurate estimate of your Lactation training tuition costs, request an estimate from a Lactation Advisor by emailing lactation@pdx.edu or scheduling a Lactation Advising appointment.

Credits Breakdown

LACTATION EDUCATION COURSES – 10 credits total.

There are two ways to complete the 100 hours of Lactation Education that we offer:

Option #1:

• Fall term – PHE 418: Lactation Education 1 (4 credits/40 hrs)
• Winter term – PHE 419: Lactation Education 2 (4 credits/40 hrs)
• Spring term – PHE 420: Lactation Education 3 (2 credits/20 hrs)

Option #2:

• Winter term – PHE 424: Lactation Education 1 (6 credits/60 hrs)
• Spring term – PHE 425: Lactation Education 2 (4 credits/40 hrs)

PATHWAY 2 LACTATION PRACTICUM – 15 credits total

All students in our Pathway 2 Lactation Practicum complete these four terms.

• Summer term – PHE 409: Lactation Practicum (2 credits/20 hrs)
• Fall term – PHE 409: Lactation Practicum (5 credits/50 hrs)
• Winter term – PHE 409: Lactation Practicum (5 credits/50 hrs)
• Spring term – PHE 409: Lactation Practicum (3 credits/30 hrs)

Practicum Fees

There are additional fees for the Pathway 2 practicum and those who choose to sit for the IBLCE Exam. The practicum has fees beyond that for the course itself. The approximate cost is between $100-$200.

Exam Fees

The final step in IBLCE certification is applying for and passing the IBCLE Exam. All students who successfully complete the SPH Pathway 2 courses (Lactation Education full course series and the Lactation Practicum) will be eligible to apply for and take the IBCLE Exam to become an International Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC).

Licensure fees may apply. Please check your state laws.