The cost of attendance includes tuition, University fees and living expenses.
See Educational Financing for information on scholarships and financial aid.
See a more detailed cost of attendance for each program here.
Estimate of Tuition, Fees and Living Expenses 2024-2025
M.S. full time
Program length: 9 ½ months
- Tuition: $78,364
- Fees: $9,995
- Estimated Living Expenses: $31,300
- Estimated Total Cost: $119,659
M.S. in Data Journalism
Program length: 12 months
- Tuition: $117,546
- Fees: $10,500
- Estimated Living Expenses: $37,935
- Estimated Total Cost: $165,981
Cost includes fall, spring and summer.
Dual M.S. in Journalism and Computer Science
Program length: 2 years
- Tuition: $81,654
- Fees: $9,952
- Estimated Living Expenses: $31,300
- Estimated Total Cost (first year): $122,906
First year costs shown.
M.S. Part Time
Program length: 2 years
- Tuition: $34,080
- Fees: $4,011
- Estimated Living Expenses: $30,675
- Estimated Total Cost (first year): $68,766
First year costs shown.
M.A.
Program length: 9 months
- Tuition: $71,328
- Fees: $9,952
- Estimated Living Expenses: $28,295
- Estimated Total Cost: $109,575
Ph.D. in Communications
Program length: Up to 9 years
- Tuition: $71,328
- Fees: $9,952
- Estimated Living Expenses: $28,295
- Estimated Total Cost (single year): $109,575
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Columbia offers a monthly payment plan for the fall and spring terms.