Professional Studies Cost of Attendance

Tuition and Fees By Master's Program

2026-2027 Estimated Cost of Attendance

2026-2027 Estimated Cost of Attendance

2026-2027 Estimated Cost of Attendance

*Residency on campus or in its vicinity are not required for this online, asynchronous program.

Tuition and Fees By Certificate Programs

2026-2027 Estimated Cost of Attendance

2026-2027 Estimated Costs

Fees Explained

  • Total tuition and fees are calculated based on number of credits registered in a term and the cost per credit, unless stated otherwise. Estimate your course load to calculate total tuition.
  • The Orientation Fee is a one-time charge for degree students only.
  • The Document Fee is a one-time charge in the first semester of attendance.
  • The International Service Charge is applied to all students holding a non-resident visa, except those in ALP or students registered through the Center for Undergraduate Global Engagement. This fee supports the University's services to international students.
  • Students enrolled below six credits in any semester are not budgeted for living expenses, personal expenses, commuting expenses, or loan origination fees.
  • Domestic students may request a waiver from the Columbia Student Health Insurance plan if they have comparable coverage from a U.S., employment-sponsored plan.
  • International students must be insured through Columbia's health insurance plan except in rare circumstances where they can show comparable coverage from a U.S., employment-sponsored plan. 
  • The Health Services Fee cannot be waived and is required of every student to provide easy access to campus clinic services. 

DO YOU NEED HELP WITH YOUR COST OF ATTENDANCE?

If you are a prospective student or parent with questions about funding options and the cost of attendance at the School of Professional Studies, please contact [email protected]. 

If you are an admitted Professional Studies student who needs help submitting financial aid paperwork, please contact [email protected]. 

If you are a current student with questions about charges to your account and payments, please contact the Student Service Center at [email protected].