2021-2022 Academic Year (June 2021 – May 2022)
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’s Program Tuition
The following Master’s Programs are charged a flat rate each semester based on enrollment status (full or part-time). The Cost of Degree is the same if you attend full or part-time. The fall and spring bill are inclusive of summer enrollment within that academic year:
Degree Program |
Length of Degree |
Full-Time Tuition Rate (per year) |
Part-Time Tuition Rate (per year) |
| Master of Public Health, 45-credit | 1-year | $64,998 | $32,499 |
| Master of Public Health Generalist, 45-credit (online) | 2-year | N/A | $32,499 |
| Master of Public Health, 65-credit | 1.5-year | $57,100 | $28,550 |
| Master of Science, 42.5-credit | 1-year | $61,446 | $30,723 |
| Master of Science, 60-credit | 1.5-year | $49,020 | $24,510 |
| Master of Science, 80-credit | 2-year | $49,020 | $24,510 |
Students enrolled in a summer-only degree program 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-Only Master of Public Health, 45-credit | 3-year | Year 1 & 2 | $32,499 |
| Summer-Only Master of Science, 42.5-credit | 3-year | Year 1 & 2 | $30,723 |
*Students completing the program over three summers will have no tuition charges in the third summer.
Students admitted prior to 2021:
Students enrolled in a summer-only degree program will be billed one-third 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 rate (per year) |
| Summer-Only Master of Public Health, 45-credit | 3-year | $21,666 |
| Summer-Only Master of Science, 42.5-credit | 3-year | $20,482 |
Non-Degree Transfer Credits
If you are starting the degree program with the summer PCE or have completed non-degree credits that you plan to transfer in to your degree program, please follow this link to review additional details on the billing policy.
The following Master’s Programs 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 | 2021 start: $35,580
2020 start: $35,580 |
| Master in Health Care Management (MHCM) | 2-year | 2021 start: $43,500
2020 start: $42,500 |
MPH-EPI and 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.
Doctoral Program Tuition
DrPH program tuition will be billed in three equal amounts over the course of the year. SD program tuition will be billed in two equal amounts over the course of the year:
Year in program |
Tuition rate (per year) |
| Full-time rate: Year 1 & 2 | $49,020 |
| Full-time Reduced rate: Year 3 | $24,510 |
| Facilities Fee: Year 4 & beyond, resident | $6,132 |
| Non-Resident Fee: Year 4 & beyond, non-resident | $3,288 |
Non-Degree Students
Non-degree students are billed based on the number of credits they enroll in each semester:
Per Credit Rate |
| $1,444 per credit |
Student Fees
SHIP and SHF are not assessed for students enrolled in the MPH-EPI, MHCM, and summer-only degree programs; or for non-degree students.
| HUSHP Student Health Insurance Plan (SHIP): Fee may be waived for each semester with proof of comparable coverage. Deadlines: September 30 for Fall, January 31 for Spring. | $4,040 per year |
| HUSHP Student Health Fee (SHF): Mandatory for all resident students taking more than 10 credits per semester. Students taking 10 credits or less may waive this fee. Part-time students taking more than 10 credits with comparable coverage may waive this fee. Due to remote learning during the COVID-19 pandemic, a 50% discount will be applied for students living outside of Massachusetts. | $1,242 per year |
| Late Registration Fee: | $80 |
| Continuation Fee: In exceptional situations where a student needs to enroll beyond the standard time to degree for their program, a continuation fee will be charged at the beginning of each additional semester. | varies, please see above for program specific information on this fee amount |
| 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 |
SHIP is not charged for part-time domestic (U.S. citizens and permanent residents) non-resident doctoral students. If these students desire SHIP coverage, they should contact HUHS at 617-495-2008. SHF is not charged for non-resident students.
Family/spousal health insurance is available to all students. More information available on the HUHS website.
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