Tuition & Fees for 27-Unit Master’s of Science Programs

This information is for engineering/computer science Master of Science programs

offered by the USC Viterbi School of Engineering requiring the successful completion of
a minimum of 27 units of graduate engineering coursework.

Tuition and fees for the academic year 2019-2020 are as follows:

Per Unit Graduate Engineering Tuition $2,075

Mandatory Fees (approximate)* $420
Fall Semester – $753
Health Insurance
Spring/Summer Semester – $1,365

* these fees are: student health service, programming, and Topping Student Aid Fund. There is also
a one-time new student fee charged in the student’s first semester.

Estimated Living Expenses for Academic Year 2019-2020

Housing* $12,150

* based on USC Financial Aid Office estimates for two semesters for graduate students living in
university housing or non-university housing, but not with relatives (other than a spouse).. This is
an estimate only, your living expenses will vary depending on individual needs and preferences.
(SOURCE)

 Please note that tuition and fees are subject to increase each academic year.

 The typical breakdown of tuition and fees by semester on the following page is
based on the academic year 2019-2020 rate. Health insurance rates are based on
2019/20 rates (Details on USC health insurance can be found at
engemannshc.usc.edu/insurance/insurance-plan.)

 The tuition and fees rates and health insurance for academic year 2020-2021 have not
been published. Please expect that tuition, fees and health insurance rates will be
increased.

 All stated costs are subject to change without notice.

 Sample Course Plan – 27-Unit Master’s Program (Four Semester)

Fall 2019 term begins August 26, 2019

Graduate Engineering Tuition (6 units) $12,450

Mandatory Fees $475
Health Insurance $730

Spring 2020 term begins January 13, 2020

Graduate Engineering Tuition (9 units) $18,675

Mandatory Fees $420
Health Insurance $1,311

Fall 2020 term begins August 24, 2020

Graduate Engineering Tuition (9 units) $18,675

Mandatory Fees $420
Health Insurance $730

Spring 2021 term begins January 11, 2021

Graduate Engineering Tuition (3 units) $6,225

Mandatory Fees $420
Health Insurance $1,311

Total Tuition & Fees $57,760

Housing 2019-20* $12,150
Housing 2020-21* $12,150
Total Estimated Cost (four semesters) $82,060
Health Insurance adds an additional $4,082

* For details on housing costs, see the information on the previous page.

If the student requires prerequisite courses, the total number of units required may be higher.

The above are based on 2019/20 tuition and 2018/19 health insurance costs. Both of these costs change
every fall, so the amounts shown are approximate.

All stated costs are subject to change without notice