2023-2024 Academic Year (June 2023 – May 2024)
These rates are only for the academic year indicated; tuition increases annually. Archives of prior year tuition rates can be found at the bottom of this page.
Master of Public Health (45, 65, and GEN)
| Degree Program |
Master of Public Health, 45-credit1 – 1 year, full-time5 |
Master of Public Health, 65-credit – 1.5 years, full-time5 |
Master of Public Health Generalist, 45-credit (online) |
| Direct (Billed) Costs (per year) |
| Tuition2 |
$69,300 |
$60,880 |
$34,650 |
| SHIP3 |
$4,120 |
$4,120 |
$ – |
| SHF |
$1,408 |
$1,408 |
$ – |
| Total Direct Cost |
$74,828 |
$66,408 |
$34,650 |
| Indirect Costs (per year) based on 9-month |
| Books, Supplies, Course Materials and Equipment ($693 per term) |
$1,386
|
$1,386
|
$1,386
|
| Housing ($1,786 per month)6 |
$16,074 |
$16,074 |
$16,074 |
Food ($528 per month)
|
$4,752 |
$4,752 |
$4,752 |
| Personal ($442 per month) |
$3,978 |
$3,978 |
$3,978 |
| Transportation ($90 per month) |
$810 |
$810 |
$810 |
| Loan Fees (estimated for federal loan borrowers)4 |
See note |
See note |
See note |
| Total Indirect Cost |
$27,000 |
$27,000 |
$27,000 |
| Total Cost 23-24 AY |
$101,828 |
$93,408 |
$61,650 |
Master of Public Health in Epidemiology, Online/On-Campus (MPH-EPI)
Part-time cohort-based Master’s Programs – degree students are charged a cohort rate based on the year they started their program. The tuition for these programs will be billed in three equal amounts over the course of the year:
| Degree Program |
Length of Degree |
Cohort Rate (per year) |
| Master of Public Health in Epidemiology, Online/On-Campus (MPH-EPI) |
2-year |
2023 start: $37,935 |
| 2022 start: $36,648 |
| 2021 start: $35,580 |
MPH-EPI programs have the same tuition for each cohort’s returning students, unless a student takes a leave of absence for more than a semester.
Master of Science (42.5, 60, and 80)
| Degree Program |
Master of Science, 42.5-credit1 – 1 year, full-time5 |
Master of Science, 60-credit – 1.5 years – full-time5 |
Master of Science, 80-credit – 2 years-full-time5 |
Direct (Billed) Costs (per year)
|
| Tuition2 |
$65,460 |
$52,272 |
$52,272 |
| SHIP3 |
$4,120 |
$4,120 |
$4,120 |
| SHF |
$1,408 |
$1,408 |
$1,408 |
| Total Direct Cost |
$70,988 |
$57,800 |
$57,800 |
Indirect Costs (per year) based on 9-month
|
| Books, Supplies, Course Materials and Equipment ($693 per term) |
$1,386 |
$1,386 |
$1,386 |
| Housing ($1,786 per month)6 |
$16,074 |
$16,074 |
$16,074 |
| Food ($528 per month) |
$4,752 |
$4,752 |
$4,752 |
| Personal ($442 per month) |
$3,978 |
$3,978 |
$3,978 |
| Transportation ($90 per month) |
$810 |
$810 |
$810 |
| Loan Fees (estimated for federal loan borrowers)4 |
See note |
See note |
See note |
| Total Indirect Cost |
$27,000 |
$27,000 |
$27,000 |
| Total Cost 23-24 AY |
$97,988 |
$84,800 |
$84,800 |
Doctor of Public Health (DrPH)
| Degree Program |
Doctor of Public Health (DrPH) |
| Direct (Billed) Costs (per year) |
Year 1 & 2
|
Year 3
|
Year 4
|
| Tuition2 |
$52,272 |
$26,136 |
$6,534 |
| SHIP3 |
$4,120 |
$4,120 |
$4,120 |
| SHF |
$1,408 |
$1,408 |
$1,408 |
Total Direct Cost
|
$57,800 |
$31,664
|
$12,062
|
Indirect Costs (per year) based on 11-month
|
| Books, Supplies, Course Materials and Equipment ($693 per term) |
$2,079 |
$2,079 |
$2,079 |
| Housing ($1,786 per month)6 |
$19,646 |
$19,646 |
$19,646 |
Food ($528 per month)
|
$5,808 |
$5,808 |
$5,808 |
| Personal ($442 per month) |
$4,862 |
$4,862 |
$4,862 |
| Transportation ($90 per month) |
$990 |
$990 |
$990 |
| Loan Fees (estimated for federal loan borrowers)4 |
See note |
See note |
See note |
| Field Immersion/Doctoral Project |
$2,991 |
$2,991 |
$2,991 |
| Total Indirect Cost |
$36,376 |
$36,376 |
$36,376 |
| Total Cost 23-24 AY |
$94,176 |
$68,040
|
$48,438
|
Master in Health Care Management (MHCM)
Part-time cohort-based Master’s Programs – degree students are charged a cohort rate based on the year they started their program. The tuition for these programs will be billed in three equal amounts over the course of the year:
| Degree Program |
Length of Degree |
Cohort Rate (per year) |
| Master in Health Care Management (MHCM) |
2-year |
2023 start: $TBA |
| 2022 start: $44,750 |
| 2021 start: $43,500 |
MHCM programs have the same tuition for each cohort’s returning students, unless a student takes a leave of absence for more than a semester.
1If you are enrolled in the summer-focused MPH-45 or summer-only SM-42.5, please visit the Student Billing Policy and refer to the chart below.
2More information on the Continuation Fee (see figures and chart below) and the DrPH non-resident tuition rate can be found on our Student Billing Website.
3Information on Health Insurance waivers and family/spousal health insurance is available on HUHS website.
4Federal loan borrowers should note that an origination fee is subtracted from amounts borrowed which will average $330 for Direct Unsubsidized borrowers. This average fee amount is not included in the total indirect costs or total annual cost of attendance.
5Part-time students: Tuition for part-time students (enrolling in less than 15 credits) is generally one-half the full time tuition rate. If you are transferring in non-degree credits, please visit the Student Billing Policy for more information.
6Housing: This expense is an AVERAGE cost, and $1,786/month generally means sharing an apartment with a roommate. Monthly rates for Harvard student apartment buildings vary; for Shattuck House, ranges are $1,800-$2,350 for a 1-bedroom, $2,800-$3,000 for a 2-bedroom, and $1,400-$1,500 for a shared 2-bedroom. Off-campus housing rates vary greatly depending on but not limited to location, number of roommates, and size. Boston is considered one of the most expensive cities to live in in the US. Housing cost for students living on-campus may vary.
International students: Harvard Chan VISA certification requires international students to demonstrate specific levels of support prior to the issuance of an I-20 or DS-2019 — please note that the levels required for visa certification may be higher than COA.
Continuation Fee
Students are expected to complete all required credits within the stated time-to-degree. Time-to-degree begins with the term a student is enrolled/matriculated. If a student enrolls in required credits beyond the time-to-degree policy, a Continuation Fee may be assessed at the beginning of each additional term of enrollment. Exceptions to assessing the Continuation Fee will be considered for extenuating circumstances by submitting the General Petition Form:
| Academic Year Master’s Programs |
Annual fee $6,534 |
| Summer-Focused and Summer-Only Master’s Programs |
Annual fee $6,534 |
| Part-time cohort-based Master’s Program |
Annual fee $3,510 |
The fee is the same for part or full-time students.
Summer-Focused and Summer-Only Master’s Programs
Summer-Focused and Summer-Only Master’s Programs – degree students will be billed one-half of the full-time tuition rate for that year. This charge is inclusive of fall/spring enrollment within that academic year:
| Degree Program |
Length of Degree* |
Tuition Requirement |
Tuition rate (per year) |
| Summer-Focused Master of Public Health, 45-credit |
3-year |
Year 1 & 2 |
$34,650 |
| Summer-Only Master of Science, 42.5-credit |
3-year |
Year 1 & 2 |
$32,730 |
*Students completing the program over three summers will have no tuition charges in the third summer. Students transferring in non-degree credits, please refer to our Student Billing Policy on tuition assessment.
Non-Degree Students
Non-degree students are billed based on the number of credits they enroll in each term:
| Per Credit Rate |
| $1,540 per credit |
Student Fees
Student Health Insurance Plan (SHIP) and Student Health Fee (SHF) are not assessed for students enrolled in the MPH-EPI, MHCM, MPH-Generalist, summer-focused, and summer-only degree programs; or for non-degree students.
Students attending summer programs are strongly encouraged to have alternative health coverage while enrolled. Summer program students will not be assessed any health charges for the summer and should have alternative coverage should they need care during the summer.
Students with questions about the Harvard University Student Health Program can visit their website at https://hushp.harvard.edu/ , email HUSHP at mservices@huhs.harvard.edu or call their office at 617-495-2008.
| HUSHP Student Health Insurance Plan (SHIP): Fee may be waived for each semester with proof of comparable coverage. Deadlines: July 31 for Fall, January 31 for Spring. For more information, please visit the following link. |
$4,120 per year |
| HUSHP Student Health Fee (SHF): Mandatory for all resident students. A limited number of part-time students who meet certain criteria are eligible to waive the Student Health Fee. |
$1,408 per year |
| Late Registration Fee: |
$80 |
| Continuation Fee: Students are expected to complete all required credits within the stated time-to-degree. Time-to-degree begins with the term a student is enrolled/matriculated. If a student enrolls in required credits beyond the time-to-degree policy, a Continuation Fee may be assessed at the beginning of each additional term of enrollment. Exceptions to assessing the Continuation Fee will be considered for extenuating circumstances by submitting the General Petition Form. |
varies, please see above for program specific information |
| Other Fees: Course materials fees, library fees, parking fees and other miscellaneous charges may be charged to the student account. |
varies, please check your account regularly |
Family/spousal health insurance is available to all students. More information available on the HUHS website.
