MPA Tuition and Fees
| Cost | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition ($2,354/unit) | $28,248 | $28,248 | $18,832 | $18,832 |
| PPD Lab Fee (PPDE 505) | $0 | $250 | $0 | $0 |
| New Student Fee | $55 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Programming Fee | $40 | $40 | $40 | $40 |
| Norman Topping Fee | $11 | $11 | $11 | $11 |
| USC Health Center Fee | $650 | $650 | $650 | $650 |
| USC Transportation Services Fee | $117 | $117 | $117 | $117 |
| Total | $29,121 | $29,316 | $19,650 | $19,650 |
Please Note:
- The table above provides a breakdown of tuition and fees for a student who enrolls full-time in the MPA program’s “12 units per semester” course sequencing based on rates for the 2024-2025 academic year. Actual costs may vary if registered in more or less units each semester. Tuition and fees are subject to change for future years.
- Students designated as pre-service must complete an additional 1 unit of tuition which is not included in the table above.
- The table does not include health insurance nor tuition refund insurance costs.
- For an estimated breakdown for indirect costs such as housing, visit the USC Financial Aid Office website.
- Master level students must be enrolled in at least 4 units to access federal financial aid.
- Students are encouraged to explore our Funding Your Education page for information on graduate financial aid and scholarships that may help cover costs.