Halicioglu Data Science Institute and the Department of Computer Science, Master of Data Science Online, 2 Year Program (Fall or Winter Start) Cost of Attendance for 2024-2025

Use this estimated cost of attendance to help determine how much money you'll need to attend UC San Diego’s Halicioglu Data Science Institute, Department of Computer Science, Master of Data Science Online, and how much financial aid you may need to meet that goal. Your actual costs may differ. For more information on each Cost of Attendance element visit our Financial Aid Terms webpage.

Estimated Basic Cost of Attendance

CA Residents and Non-California Residents

1. The Cost of Attendance (COA) does not include the one-time  Document fee of $100. COA and award packages are automatically adjusted for incoming students.

2. The Cost of Attendance (COA) includes the annual UC San Diego Graduate Student Health Insurance Plan (UC SHIP) of $5,643. Read more on how to use UC SHIP or how to waive UC SHIP. (May be waived if covered by private insurance that is equivalent or better.)

3. Non-California Resident and international students are not charged a Non-California Resident Supplemental Tuition cost. Non-California Residents will be considered for Federal Direct Loans only. International students will also be billed a one-time International Student Visa Administration fee of $150. International students may apply for Private Education Loans to assist with educational costs.

4. The MDS California and Non-California Resident Basic Budget Total for Year 1 Fall Start is $58,563 and Year 2 Fall Start is $39,042. Basic Budget Total for Year 1 Winter Start is $39,042 and Year 2 is $58,563. Students enrolled in the MDS Program are not charged Non-California Resident Supplemental Tuition.

5. The MDS Program California and Non-California Basic Budget Total is based on the criteria in footnote #7.

6. The Cost of Attendance (COA) above is based on a student living off-campus. A student living on-campus will have a different COA and can refer to the graduate student cost of attendance budgets for the various components and costs Graduate Students Cost of Attendance.

7. MDS new and continuing students pay $750 per credit unit. Fall Start, Year 1 of 2, the academic year is based on 8 credit units Fall term, 8 credit units Winter term, and 8 credit units Spring term. In Year 2 of 2, the academic year is based on 8 credit units Fall term and 8 credit units Winter term. Winter Start, Year 1 of 2, the academic year is based on 8 credit units Winter term and 8 credit units Spring term. In Year 2 of 2, the academic year is based on 8 credit units Fall term, 8 credit units Winter term, and 8 credit units Spring term. Actual units taken may vary based on each student’s enrollment. The MDS Program requires 40 completed credit units and is a 2-Year program although some students may finish in less time.

8. The Food & Housing category includes a cost for Snacks & Meals Out. The Snacks & Meals out included in the On-Campus Food & Housing cost is $8910. The Snacks & Meals out included in the Off-Campus Food & Housing cost is $8,910.

9. The Miscellaneous personal expenses category will be adjusted, along with federal financial aid for students enrolled less than half-time (i.e., less than 6 units). Miscellaneous personal expenses are indirect costs that are not billed to your student account.
10. Students with Dependents will be given a separate allowance in their cost of attendance.

For off-campus rental options, including market costs for one-bedroom apartments and other housing arrangements, please refer to the UC San Diego Off-Campus Housing Services website: https://offcampushousing.ucsd.edu/. Please keep in mind, the Cost of Attendance listed above is based on actual student average expenses. You can also view additional information on current typical housing costs near UC campuses here.