Based on the 2017-18 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 for 2017-18
Tuition and Fees
| Tuition (Unit Base: $1,800) | $43,200 |
| Orientation Fee | $55 |
| Student Health Service Fee | $667 |
| Student Programming Fee | $80 |
| Norman H. Topping Student Aid Fund Fee | $16 |
| Blue Cross of California Health Insurance: | |
| Fall | $670 |
| Spring/Summer | $1,205 |
| Dental Insurance (Optional) | $136 |
| Total Tuition and Fees | $46,029* |
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 | $14,886 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,200 |
| Transportation | $540 |
| Personal Expenses | $1,324 |
| Total Living Expenses | $17,950* |
TOTAL BUDGET: $63,979*
*The above represents an estimated budget of fees and expenses. Fees may be subject to change without notice.
Last updated: Sept. 1, 2017