Tuition & Fees and Annual Cost of Attendance

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.

Cost of Degree Programs

Since the tuition and fees information is for a specific academic-year, we have put together information on the total cost of our degree programs in the form of a Qualtrics survey.

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- 2 years, part-time (online)
Direct (Billed) Costs (per year)
Tuition²	$69,300	$60,880	$34,650
Student Health Insurance Plan³	$4,120	$4,120	$ –
Student Health Fee	$1,408	$1,408	$ –
Total Direct Cost	$74,828	$66,408	$34,650
Estimated 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
Student Health Insurance Plan³	$4,120	$4,120	$4,120
Student Health Fee	$1,408	$1,408	$1,408
Total Direct Cost	$70,988	$57,800	$57,800
Estimated 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
Student Health Insurance Plan³	$4,120	$4,120	$4,120
Student Health Fee	$1,408	$1,408	$1,408
Total Direct Cost	$57,800	$31,664	$12,062
Estimated 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)

Degree Program	Length of Degree	Cohort Rate (per year)
Master in Health Care Management (MHCM)	2-year	2023 start: $46,250
		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.

Dual/Joint-Maters

For information on tuition and billing policy, please visit the Student Billing Policy website.

*Living expenses are estimated based on typical costs incurred in the Boston area. The actual living expenses for students in online programs will depend on the cost of living in their communities and are not paid to Harvard.

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 and the DrPH non-resident tuition rate (see figures and chart below) 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.

Tuition & Fees and Annual Cost of Attendance

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DrPH Non-Resident tuition rate

Year 4+, Non Resident

Annual fee $3,510

Continuation Fee

Students are expected to complete all program requirements within their degree program’s published time-to-degree. Time-to-degree begins with the term a student is enrolled/matriculated in their degree program. Students may submit a General Petition to request an extension of their time-to-degree to complete required coursework only. A Continuation Fee will be assessed for each additional term of enrollment beyond the program’s published time-to-degree. Exceptions to the Continuation Fee will be considered for extenuating circumstances by submitting the General Petition Form.:

Academic Year Master’s Programs	$3,267 per term ($6,534 annually)
Summer-Focused and Summer-Only Master’s Programs	$2,178 per term ($6,534 annually)
Part-time cohort-based Master’s Program	$1,170 per term ($3,510 annually)
Doctor of Public Health (DrPH)	$2,178 per term ($6,534 annually)

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 excluding the Program in Clinical Effectiveness (PCE):

Per Credit Rate	Program in Clinical Effectiveness (PCE)
$1,540 per credit	$23,100 flat amount

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 program requirements within their degree program’s published time-to-degree. Time-to-degree begins with the term a student is enrolled/matriculated in their degree program. Students may submit a General Petition to request an extension of their time-to-degree to complete required coursework only. A Continuation Fee will be assessed for each additional term of enrollment beyond the program’s published time-to-degree. Exceptions to 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