Graduate and Doctoral Educational Cost
2021-2022
Tuition by College/School (cost per unit)
| Masters | Doctoral | |
|---|---|---|
| College of Arts and Sciences | $1,555 | |
| Kroc School | $1,200 | |
| Shiley-Marcos School of Engineering | $1,250 | |
| School of business | ||
| MBA Program | $1,565 | |
| MS in Executive Leadership | $1,885 | |
| School of Nursing and Health Sciences | $1,580 | $1,620 |
| School of Leadership and Education Sciences | $1,509 | $1,555 |
| Professional and Continuing Education | ||
| MS in Cyber Security Operations and Leadership | $925 | |
| MS Health Care Informatics | $1,580 | |
| Online Programs |
* Auditing a course is $160 per credit hour.
Student Fees (cost per semester)
| Masters | Doctoral | |
|---|---|---|
|
Health Insurance: Full time students The insurance premium for 2020-2021 was $3,132 for 12 months of comprehensive coverage. Amounts for 2021-2022 have not yet been determined. For more information, visit www.sandiego.edu/healthinsurance. |
$1,566 |
$1,566 |
| Student Wellness Fee | $170 | $170 |
| Student Association Fee: 0-3 units | $11 | $11 |
| Student Association Fee: 3.5-6.5 units | $21 | $21 |
| Student Association Fee: More than 6.5 units | $32 | $32 |
| Student Association Fee: Summer/Intersession | $2/unit | $2/unit |
| Student Life Pavilion Fee | $35 | $35 |
| Summer Wellness Fee* | $76 | $76 |
*Summer Wellness Fee only assessed to students enrolled in summer courses.
Note: All tuition and fees are subject to change. This information is accurate as of March 2021.
2021/2022 Estimated Cost of Living Expenses for Graduate Students
(Based on nine month academic year.)
The below amounts are the average cost of living budgeted for a graduate student living off-campus for academic year 2020-2021. Tuition and student fees are charged per unit based on the degree program.
| Off-campus Room and Board (not living with parent/relative) | $17,253 |
| Personal Necessities | $3,843 |
| Transportation | $918 |
| Books and Supplies (based on 9 units/semester) | $828 |
Deposits
| School/Program | Masters | Doctoral |
|---|---|---|
| College of Arts and Sciences | ||
| MA International Relations | $200 | |
| MS Environmental and Ocean Sciences | $100 | |
| MFA in Dramatic Arts | waived | |
| School of Business | ||
| MBA Program | $1,000 | |
| MS in Real Estate | $1,000 | |
| MS in Supply Chain Management | $1,000 | |
| MS in Executive Leadership | $1,000 | |
| MS in Accountancy | $1,000 | |
| MS in Finance | $1,000 | |
| MS in Taxation | $1,000 | |
| MS in Business Analytics | $1,000 | |
| MS in Global Leadership | $1,000 | |
| Shiley-Marcos School of Engineering | ||
| MS in Cyber Security Engineering | $0 | |
| Nursing | ||
| Master's Entry Program in Nursing (MEPN) | $1,000 | |
| MS Nursing | $500 | |
| PHD Nursing | $500 | |
| Post-Master's Certificate | $500 | |
| Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) | $500 | |
| Dual Degree Programs | $500 | |
| Kroc School | ||
| MA in Peace and Justice | $200 | |
| MS in Conflict Management and Resolution | $200 | |
| MA in Social Innovation | $200 | |
| School of Leadership and Education Sciences | ||
| PhD Leadership Studies | $500 | |
| PhD in Education for Social Justice | $500 | |
| MA Nonprofit Leadership and Management | $200 | |
| MA Education Online | $0 | |
| All other programs | $200 | |
| Professional and Continuing Education | ||
| MS in Law Enforcement and Public Safety Leadership | $0 | |
| MS in Cyber Security Operations and Leadership | $0 | |
Other university services to consider in total cost of attendance
- On-campus housing: View the Residential Life website for on-campus housing options and pricing.
- Meal plans: View the Dining Services website for meal plan options and pricing.
- Parking Permits: View the Parking Services website for permit types and pricing.
2020-2021
Tuition by College/School (cost per unit)
| Masters | Doctoral | |
|---|---|---|
| College of Arts and Sciences | $1,555 | |
| Kroc School | $1,200 | |
| Shiley-Marcos School of Engineering | $1,250 | |
| School of business | ||
| MBA Program | $1,565 | |
| MS in Executive Leadership | $1,885 | |
| School of Nursing and Health Sciences | $1,580 | $1,620 |
| School of Leadership and Education Sciences | $1,509 | $1,555 |
| Professional and Continuing Education | ||
| MS in Cyber Security Operations and Leadership | $925 | |
| MS Health Care Informatics | $1,580 | |
| Online Programs |
* Auditing a course is $160 per credit hour.
Student Fees (cost per semester)
| Masters | Doctoral | |
|---|---|---|
|
Health Insurance: Full time students The insurance premium for 2020-2021 is $3,132 for 12 months of comprehensive coverage. For more information, visit www.sandiego.edu/healthinsurance. |
$1,566 |
$1,566 |
| Student Wellness Fee | $170 | $170 |
| Student Association Fee: 0-3 units | $11 | $11 |
| Student Association Fee: 3.5-6.5 units | $21 | $21 |
| Student Association Fee: More than 6.5 units | $32 | $32 |
| Student Association Fee: Summer/Intersession | $2/unit | $2/unit |
| Student Life Pavilion Fee | $35 | $35 |
| Summer Wellness Fee* | $76 | $76 |
*Summer Wellness Fee only assessed to students enrolled in summer courses.
Note: All tuition and fees are subject to change. This information is accurate as of February 2020.
2020/2021 Estimated Cost of Living Expenses for Graduate Students
(Based on nine month academic year.)
The below amounts are the average cost of living budgeted for a graduate student living off-campus for academic year 2020-2021. Tuition and student fees are charged per unit based on the degree program.
| Off-campus Room and Board (not living with parent/relative) | $16,580 |
| Personal Necessities | $3,784 |
| Transportation | $858 |
| Books and Supplies (based on 9 units/semester) | $810 |
Deposits
| School/Program | Masters | Doctoral |
|---|---|---|
| College of Arts and Sciences | ||
| MA International Relations | $200 | |
| MS Environmental and Ocean Sciences | $100 | |
| MFA in Dramatic Arts | waived | |
| School of Business | ||
| MBA Program | $1,000 | |
| MS in Real Estate | $1,000 | |
| MS in Supply Chain Management | $1,000 | |
| MS in Executive Leadership | $1,000 | |
| MS in Accountancy | $1,000 | |
| MS in Finance | $1,000 | |
| MS in Taxation | $1,000 | |
| MS in Business Analytics | $1,000 | |
| MS in Global Leadership | $1,000 | |
| Shiley-Marcos School of Engineering | ||
| MS in Cyber Security Engineering | $0 | |
| Nursing | ||
| Master's Entry Program in Nursing (MEPN) | $1,000 | |
| MS Nursing | $500 | |
| PHD Nursing | $500 | |
| Post-Master's Certificate | $500 | |
| Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) | $500 | |
| Dual Degree Programs | $500 | |
| Kroc School | ||
| MA in Peace and Justice | $200 | |
| MS in Conflict Management and Resolution | $200 | |
| MA in Social Innovation | $200 | |
| School of Leadership and Education Sciences | ||
| PhD Leadership Studies | $500 | |
| PhD in Education for Social Justice | $500 | |
| MA Nonprofit Leadership and Management | $200 | |
| MA Education Online | $0 | |
| All other programs | $200 | |
| Professional and Continuing Education | ||
| MS in Law Enforcement and Public Safety Leadership | $0 | |
| MS in Cyber Security Operations and Leadership | $0 | |
Other university services to consider in total cost of attendance
- On-campus housing: View the Residential Life website for on-campus housing options and pricing.
- Meal plans: View the Dining Services website for meal plan options and pricing.
- Parking Permits: View the Parking Services website for permit types and pricing.