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Herbert Wertheim School of Public Health, Master of Public Health Cost of Attendance for 2023-2024

These figures may not be final. Actual tuition, fees, and charges are subject to change by the Regents of the University of California or, as authorized, by the President of the University of California. Accordingly, final approved levels and charges may differ from the amounts shown.

Use this estimated cost of attendance to help decide how much money you need to attend Master of Public Health, 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

California Residents and Non-California Residents

Cost of Attendance Academic Year (33 weeks) and Summer 2024 (10 weeks)
Academic Year and Summer Tuition and Fees(View Components) California Residents: $31,633
Non-California Residents: $50,113
UC Per Unit Program Academic Year Costs for California Residents: $23,832
UC Per Unit Program Academic Year Costs for Non-California Residents: $38,952
UC Systemwide Student Services Academic Year Fee: $1,206
UC San Diego Campus-based Academic Year Fees: $1,071
 
UC Per Unit Program Summer Costs for California Residents: $5,296
UC Per Unit Program Summer Costs for Non-California Residents: $8,656
UC Systemwide Student Services Summer Fee: $228
Quarter Tuition and Fees (View Components)
Cost of Attendance Category Fall 2023 Winter 2024 Spring 2024 Summer 2024
UC Mandatory California Resident Tuition and Fees $7,994 $7,994 $7,994 $5,296
UC Mandatory Non-California Resident Tuition and Fees $12,984 $12,984 $12,984 $8,656
UC Systemwide Student Services Fee $402 $402 $402 $0
UC San Diego Campus-based Fees $357 $357 $357 $228
UC San Diego Health Insurance Fee $1,470 $1,470 $1,470 $0
Living Expenses
Food & Housing for students without dependents
Food & Housing for students with dependents10
$6,828 $6,828 $6,828 $6,207
Books, course materials, supplies, and equipment $287 $287 $287 $261
Miscellaneous Personal Expenses $484 $484 $484 $440
Transportation Expenses $575 $575 $575 $523
California Residents Quarter Cost of Attendance $18,347 $18,347 $18,347 $12,955
Non-California Residents Quarter Cost of Attendance $23,387 $23,387 $23,387 $16,315
Living Expenses
Food & Housing for students without dependents
Food & Housing for students with dependents10
$26,691
Books, course materials, supplies, and equipment $1,122
Miscellaneous Personal Expenses $1,892
Transportation Expenses $2,248
UC San Diego Health Insurance Fee $4,410
MS-DDPM Basic Cost of Attendance Totals for California Residents $67,996
MS-DDPM Basic Cost of Attendance Totals for CA and Non-California Residents $86,476
  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) for the academic year includes the annual UC Student Health Insurance Plan (SHIP) of $4,410. Read more on how to use UC SHIP or how to waive UC SHIP.

  3. Non-California resident and international students are not charged a Non-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 $100. International students may apply for Private Education Loans to assist with educational costs.

  4. The MPH California Resident Basic Budget Total (Year 1 of 2) is $67,996. The MPH Non-California Resident Basic Budget Total is $86,476. Non-California Resident students enrolled in the MPH Program are charged the Non-California Resident Supplemental Tuition included in their per credit unit rate. A per credit unit discount is applied to California Residents as a Fellowship award on the backend by the MPH Department. This discount brings the California Resident per credit unit cost down from $1,082 to $662.

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

  6. The COA above is based on a student living off-campus. A student living on-campus or living with a parent 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 (ucsd.edu).

  7. California Resident MPH new and continuing students pay $662 per credit unit and Non-California Resident new and continuing students pay $1,082 per credit unit. The first academic year is based on 12 credit units Fall term, 12 credit units Winter term, 12 credit units Spring term, and 8 credit units Summer term. Students in their second year will take between 20-28 credit units. The MPH Program requires 64 completed credit units and is completed between 15-18 months.

  8. The Food & Housing category includes a cost for Snacks & Meals Out. The Snacks & Meals out included in the Living with parents Food & Housing cost is $1,824. The Snacks & Meals out included in the On-Campus Food & Housing cost is $2,022. The Snacks & Meals out included in the Off-Campus Food & Housing cost is $2,055.

  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 housing 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.

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