Investing in Graduate Education

Cost is often a crucial part of the decision-making process when students choose a college or university. The information contained in the Investing in Graduate Education booklet will help you navigate the financial aid process at USC.

 

2021 - 2022 Estimated Cost of Attendance:

The following are estimated costs for two semesters if you are living in university housing or in non-university housing, but not with parents or relatives (other than a spouse):

Master’s program

	Flat Rate: Taking 15 to 18 units per semester	Full-Time: Taking 8 to 14 units* per semester	Half-Time: Taking 4 to 7 units** per semester	Dissertation: Taking 2 units per semester
Tuition	$60,446	$40,700	$23,940	$8,140
Mandatory Fees	$2,375	$2,375	$2,375	$1,521
Housing***	$12,600	$12,600	$12,600	$12,600
Dining***	$6,630	$6,630	$6,630	$6,630
Books/supplies	$1,200	$900	$600	$300
Personal/misc.	$2,416	$2,416	$2,416	$2,416
Transportation	$2,610	$2,610	$2,610	$2,610
Total	$88,277	$68,231	$51,651	$34,217

*The tuition amount is based on 10 units of tuition. Students who take more units will be charged a per-unit amount. If you take more than 10 units and would like to request an increase to your estimated Cost of Attendance, contact the Financial Aid Office.

**The tuition amount is based on 6 units of tuition. Students who take more units will be charged a per-unit amount. If you take more than 6 units and would like to request an increase to your estimated Cost of Attendance, contact the Financial Aid Office.

***The housing and dining amounts are based on the assumption that students will not maintain the same standard of living they did while employed. This may mean cutting expenses by living with roommates, preparing more meals at home or making other lifestyle adjustments.

Doctoral program

	Flat Rate: Taking 15 to 18 units per semester	Full-Time: Taking 10 to 14 units* per semester	Full-Time: Taking 10 to 14 units** per semester	Half-Time: Taking 3 to 5 units** per semester	Dissertation: Taking 2 units per semester
Tuition	$60,446	$48,840	$32,560	$ 16,280	$8,140
Mandatory Fees	$2,595	$2,595	$ 2,595	$1,741	$1,741
Housing***	$12,600	$12,600	$12,600	$12,600	$12,600
Dining***	$6,630	$6,630	$6,630	$6,630	$6,630
Books/supplies	$1,200	$900	$900	$600	$300
Personal/misc.	$2,416	$2,416	$2,416	$2,416	$2,416
Transportation	$2,610	$2,610	$2,610	$2,610	$2,610
Total	$88,497	$76,591	$60,311	$42,877	$34,437

*The tuition amount is based on 12 units of tuition. Students who take more units will be charged a per-unit amount. If you take more than 12 units and would like to request an increase to your estimated Cost of Attendance, contact the Financial Aid Office.

**The tuition amount is based on 8 units of tuition. Students who take more units will be charged a per-unit amount. If you take more than 8 units and would like to request an increase to your estimated Cost of Attendance, contact the Financial Aid Office.

***The tuition amount is based on 4 units of tuition. Students who take more units will be charged a per-unit amount. If you take more than 4 units and would like to request an increase to your estimated Cost of Attendance, contact the Financial Aid Office.

****The housing and dining amounts are based on the assumption that students will not maintain the same standard of living they did while employed. This may mean cutting expenses by living with roommates, preparing more meals at home or making other lifestyle adjustments.

Payment Deadlines and Methods

For detailed information, visit the USC Student Financial Services website.