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Estimate of Tuition, Fees and Living Expenses 2023-2024
M.S. Full Time
Program length: 9 ½ months
- Tuition: $75,348
- Fees: $9,513
- Living Expenses: $41,822
- Estimated Total Cost: $126,683
M.S. In Data Journalism
Program length: 12 months
- Tuition: $113,022
- Fees: $10,039
- Living Expenses: $50,186
- Estimated Total Cost: $173,247
M.S. Part Time
Program length: 2 years
- Tuition:$34,080
- Fees: $3,971
- Living Expenses: $40,103
- Estimated Cost (first year): $78,154
M.S. Journalism and Computer Science
Program length: 2 years
- Tuition: $78,461
- Fees: $9,513*
- Living Expenses: $41,822
- Estimated Cost (first year): $129,796
M.A.
Program length: 9 months
- Tuition: $68,586
- Fees: $9,513
- Living Expenses: $37,639
- Estimated Total Cost: $115,738
Ph.D.
Program length: Up to 9 years
- Tuition: $68,586
- Fees: $9,513
- Living Expenses: $37,639
- Estimated Cost (single year): $115,738
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