The Value of a School of Public Health and Tropical Medicine Master’s Degree
An advanced degree is a big investment, but with a graduate degree from Tulane, you can be certain of the payoff. Tuition at Tulane’s School of Public Health and Tropical Medicine is almost 15 percent less than the average tuition at other top-15 schools of public health. Additionally, 98 percent of our MPH graduates and 100 percent of our MHA graduates find jobs or continue their education within a year of graduation.
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Program | Credits | Cost Per Credit (2022-23) | Estimated Tuition* |
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Online Master of Health Administration (MHA) | 54 | $1,478 | $79,812 |
Online Master of Public Health (MPH) in Community Health Sciences | 45 | $1,478 | $66,510 |
Online Master of Public Health (MPH) in Disaster Management | 42 | $1,478 | $62,076 |
Online Master of Science in Public Health (MSPH) in Industrial Hygiene | 46 | $1,478 | $67,988 |
2022-2023 Tuition and Fees
Program | Credits | Cost Per Credit (2022-23) | Estimated Tuition* |
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Online Master of Health Administration (MHA) | 54 | $1,537 | $82,998 |
Online Master of Public Health (MPH) in Community Health Sciences | 45 | $1,537 | $69,165 |
Online Master of Public Health (MPH) in Disaster Management | 42 | $1,537 | $64,554 |
Online Master of Science in Public Health (MSPH) in Industrial Hygiene | 46 | $1,537 | $70,702 |
Online Doctor of Public Health (DrPH) in Leadership, Advocacy, and Equity | 42** | $1,537 | $64,554 |
*Total cost of attendance varies on total credit hours enrolled.
**Students without an MPH or equivalent foundational coursework will be required to take an additional 15 hours of credits for a total of 57 credits to complete the degree.
2021-2022 Academic Year
Item | Amount for full time students | Amount for part time students |
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Tuition (per credit hour) for ALL degree programs: Master's/Doctoral/Online and certificates | $1,478 (per credit hour) | $1,478 (per credit hour) |
Academic Support Fee (per credit hour) | $100 | $100 |
Student Activity Fee (per semester) | $120 | $80 |
Campus Health Fee (per semester) | $345*** | Not charged for part time enrollment |
Reily Center Fee (per semester) | $200*** | Not charged for part time enrollment |
Technology Fee (per semester) | $100 on-ground students/ $175 online students | $100 on-ground students/ $175 online students |
2022-2023 Academic Year
Item | Amount for full time students | Amount for part time students |
---|---|---|
Tuition (per credit hour) for ALL degree programs: Master's/Doctoral/Online and certificates | $1,537 (per credit hour) | $1,537 (per credit hour) |
Academic Support Fee (per credit hour) | $100 | $100 |
Student Activity Fee (per semester) | $120 | $80 |
Campus Health Fee (per semester) | $345*** | Not charged for part time enrollment |
Reily Center Fee (per semester) | $200*** | Not charged for part time enrollment |
Technology Fee (per semester) | $100 on-ground students/ $175 online students | $100 on-ground students/ $175 online students |
Additional Fees for Online Students
- Applied Practicum Experience (APE): One Time Fee $200
- Integrated Learning Experience (ILE): One Time Fee $200
Tuition and fees are subject to change annually. Tulane charges tuition on a per-credit structure and there is no difference between in-state and out-of-state tuition. You can take coursework at whatever pace you like, without any financial drawback.
How Will You Pay Tuition?
Students have a variety of options to fund the cost of their education. Some of the most frequently used funding options are included below, but we encourage you to consult with the Financial Aid Office and / or a financial advisor when determining the best options available.
Loans
Most students who attend our programs utilize a combination of federal need-based financial aid, employer reimbursement, scholarships, and personal funds. Need-based awards are loans from the U.S. federal government that are administered by the Tulane University Financial Aid Office. The Tulane FAFSA code is 002029. Two types of loans are offered:
Scholarship Opportunities
On The Front Lines Scholarship
Admitted students for the Online MPH in Community Health Sciences, Online Master of Health Administration, Online MPH in Disaster Management, Online MSPH in Industrial Hygiene, and Online DrPH in Leadership, Advocacy, and Equity programs have the opportunity to apply for the On The Front Lines Scholarship. Scholarship awards up to $5,000 are applied to tuition costs, and students can submit their scholarship application from their application status portal after they are admitted for admission. Scholarship offers are conditional on maintaining good academic standing.
External Scholarship Resources
We recommend searching for field and graduate education specific scholarships on Google and third party websites such as FastWeb to find and apply for external scholarships.
How To Apply For Aid
Prospective students should follow the steps outlined in the STUDENT FINANCIAL AID CHECKLIST.
For additional information on financial aid from Tulane, we invite prospective students to visit our Financial Aid page.
Contact Us
Tulane University Health Sciences Financial Aid
Hours: Monday-Friday 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Central
Phone: 504-988-6135
1440 Canal Street, Suite 1213
New Orleans, LA 70112-2699