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Tuition & Fees
GRADUATE PROGRAMS TUITION & FEE SCHEDULE (COLUMBIA CAMPUS)
This information is summarized for Arnold School of Public Health Students as a courtesy. For more detailed information about fees, visit the USC Fee Schedule at the Bursar's Office web page. In case of inconsistency between this page and the Bursar’s fee schedule, the Bursar’s Office is the final authority. (This information is current as of Fall 2008 and is subject to change.)
ACADEMIC FEES |
Resident |
Non-Resident |
| Full-Time Students (per semester) | ||
| Graduate Full-time (12-16 hours)* | $4,718 | $10,168 |
| Health Professions Program Fee | +$750 | +$1,000 |
| Technology Fee | $200 | $200 |
| Total Full-time | $5,668 | $11,368 |
| Graduate hours above 17 (additional charge per hour) | $80 | $170 |
| Part-Time Student (per semester) | ||
| Graduate Part-time (1-11 hours) (per hour) | $467 | $992 |
| Health Professions Program Fee (per hour) | +$75 | +$100 |
| Technology Fee | $17 | $17 |
| Total Part-time | $559 | $1,109 |
| Doctor of Physical Therapy Students | ||
| Full-Time | $4,718 | $7,548.80 |
| Part-Time | $467 | $747.20 |
| Non-Resident Scholarship (Full-Time) | $6,133.40 | |
| Non-Resident Scholarship (Part-Time) | $607.10 | |
| Doctor of Physical Therapy Program Fee (assessed per semester) | $75 | $75 |
| Graduate Assistants | ||
| Students who are awarded a graduate assistantship are charged the in-state tuition rate and may also be awarded a tuition supplement from the department. | ||
* The Bursar’s
Office considers a student enrolled in 12 hours or
more to be full-time for fee purposes. However, The
Graduate School considers a student enrolled in 9 hours
or more (6 with a Graduate Assistantship) to be academically
full-time.
ONE TIME REQUIRED FEES |
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| Matriculation Fee | ||
| A non-refundable matriculation fee of $50 is assessed to all degree-seeking students on a one-time basis. This fee is also assessed each time a student changes the degree sought. | ||
| All degree-seeking students | $50 | |
| International Student Enrollment Fee | ||
| One time fee assessed at the time of first enrollment | $500 | |
| Enrichment Fees | ||
| Students enrolling in some graduate programs in the Arnold School of Public Health are assessed a non-refundable, one-time enrichment fee. | ||
| Communication Sciences and Disorders | ||
| Enrichment fee | $1,100 | |
| ($500 due upon acceptance, remaining amount due at time of enrollment) | ||
| Health Services Policy and Management | Resident | Non-Resident |
| MHA First Year Student | $1,350 | $2,430 |
| MPH First Year Student | $540 | $1,350 |
| MPH/MSN First Year Student | $540 | $1,350 |
| MPH/MSW First Year Student | $540 | $1,350 |
| Doctoral Students | $1,350 | $2,430 |
| MHA Professional Format | $8,088 | $8,088 + $25 per credit hour |
OPTIONAL FEES (per semester) |
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| Health Insurance Fee | ||
| Enrollment in the University sponsored health insurance plan is mandatory for graduate assistants, international students, and full-time students (9 or more hours) unless they present evidence of satisfactory alternative health coverage. Part-time students (less than 9 hours) are eligible to purchase the University sponsored health insurance plan, but enrollment is not required. If a student chooses not to purchase the Student Health Insurance Plan then they will need to complete a waiver form via the Thompson Student Health Center. | ||
| Fall Semester | $402 | |
| Spring/Summer Semesters | $588 | |
| Graduate Assistant Discount | ||
| Fall Semester | -$100 | |
| Spring Semester | -$125 | |
| Athletic Event Fee | ||
| Graduate Full-time (per semester) | $86 | |