Professional Studies Cost of Attendance

Tuition and Fees By Master's Program

2024-2025 Estimated Cost of Attendance

2024-2025 Estimated Cost of Attendance

2024-2025 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

2024-2025 Estimated Cost of Attendance

2024-2025 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