Based on the 2026-27 academic year, the following are estimated two-semester costs at USC for a full-time master’s student (12 units) living in university housing or in non-university housing, not with parents or relatives (other than a spouse):
Estimated Budget
Tuition and Fees
| Tuition (Unit Base: $2,467) | $60,936 |
| Graduate School Application Fee | $120 |
| Orientation Fee | $55 |
| Student Programming Fee | $80 |
| Norman H. Topping Student Aid Fund Fee | $22 |
| Transportation Fee | $151 |
| Student Health Center Fee | $1,440 |
| Student Health Insurance Plan (Aetna): | |
| Fall | $1,313 |
| Spring/Summer | $2,474 |
| Dental Insurance (Optional) | $225 |
| Total Tuition and Fees | $66,816* |
Note: The total cost listed above represents a domestic student with dental insurance. Total expenses for international students or those opting out of dental insurance may differ.
Living Expenses
| Room and Board | $20,710 |
| Books and Supplies | $900 |
| Transportation | $2,782 |
| Personal Expenses | $2,736 |
| Total Living Expenses | $27,128* |
*The above represents an estimated budget of fees and expenses. Fees may be subject to change without notice.
Last updated: June 18, 2026