Graduate education is an investment in your future, and the Tulane School of Public Health and Tropical Medicine provides a high-quality education in the top tier of public health schools at a tuition rate that is lower than many of our peers. A 45-credit MPH from Tulane costs almost 15% less than the average private out-of-state tuition and fees at a top 15 U.S. News & World Report-ranked school of public health.
The value of a Tulane public health degree is evident in the 99.7% of our graduates who find jobs or continue their education within a year of graduation. Learn more about school-wide and department graduate outcomes.
Tulane SPHTM offers its students a top-tier graduate education, taught by thought leaders and research innovators in a diverse public health environment for a reasonable tuition. Below is the breakdown of tuition and fees for a full-time student in the 2023-2024 academic year. Graduate students who are taking at least 9 credits are considered full-time.
| 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 | $1,686 (per credit hour) | $1,686 (per credit hour) |
| Academic Support Fee (per credit hour) | $100 | $100 |
| Student Activity Fee (per semester) | $120 | $80 |
| Campus Health Fee (per semester) | $396* | Not charged for part-time enrollment |
| Reily Center Fee (per semester) | $237* | Not charged for part-time enrollment |
| Technology Fee (per semester) | $100 on-ground students/ $175 online students | $100 on-ground students/ $175 online students |
*Campus Health and Reily Recreation Center Fees are not charged to online students; however, if an online student lives in the vicinity and wishes to use these services they can sign up for them and be billed accordingly.
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.
Additional Fees for Online Students
- Applied Practicum Experience (APE): $200
- Integrative Learning Experience (ILE): $200
Fees for both the APE and ILE are applied when the student registers to begin each of these.
Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
Please visit this link for undergraduate tuition information.
Graduate Tuition & Fees Schedule
Graduate program tuition and fees can be found here.
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Enrolling at Tulane is an investment in your future. To make your graduate education even more affordable, consider the following:
FAFSA
United States citizens and Permanent Residents should complete the Free Application For Federal Aid (FAFSA) to determine eligibility for federal financial aid, and work-study. Tulane SPHTM's school code is 002029. Tulane Financial Aid for SPHTM can provide additional assistance.
Assistantships
Current students may apply for a wide range of graduate, research, and teaching assistantships. These positions are based in the academic departments, research institutes, dean's office, and in conjunction with faculty research. Current students may also apply for positions throughout Tulane University by using the Workforce Management Office's job board and also Handshake, a resource that advertises all professional opportunities available to SPHTM students. Positions are not available until the student is on campus.
Master's Scholarship Information
Merit-based scholarships
All master program applicants who have applications submitted and completed by the priority deadline are automatically considered for scholarships without any additional application. You must apply by the priority deadline to be considered for scholarships upon admission.
Students who are eligible for any of the scholarships below will be considered for them at any time, not just for priority deadlines. Priority applicants who qualify for any of the scholarships below will receive the higher-value scholarship package.
Scholarship amounts may vary. Scholarships are available - with nearly half of all new students receiving some kind of merit-based award.
Tulane employees using the tuition benefit are not eligible for scholarships. Scholarships awarded are intended to cover university tuition and fees.
Louisiana Lagniappe Scholarship
The Louisiana Lagniappe scholarship is an award for on-campus students who graduated from a high school in Louisiana. Tulane School of Public Health and Tropical Medicine is committed to bringing Louisiana’s best and brightest students back to the bayou state for graduate studies. This scholarship amount is equal to 35% of tuition cost.
Fulbright Scholars
Tulane SPHTM is proud to offer a $50,000 scholarship to Fulbright scholars enrolled full-time in a master’s program. This award is disbursed in equal amounts over four semesters.
Returned Peace Corps Volunteers
SPHTM is deeply passionate about the mission of the Peace Corps and is dedicated to supporting volunteers throughout their academic careers. We offer incoming returned Peace Corps volunteers a scholarship equal to 35% of tuition.
Paul D. Coverdell Fellowship
Managed by the SPHTM Office of Global Scholars, the Paul D. Coverdell Fellowship is awarded to three returning Peace Corps volunteers each year. The application for the Coverdell scholarship will be displayed to eligible students within the admitted student portal and has a deadline of February 15 each year.
McNair Scholars
Tulane SPHTM offers a scholarship in the amount of 50% of tuition to McNair scholars enrolled full-time in master’s programs.
Please note that if you belong to more than one of these groups, you will receive the higher value scholarship.
The Association of Schools and Programs of Public Health (ASPPH) is also a useful resource for options on financing your degree.
Doctoral Scholarship Information
All PhD applicants are considered for funding at the time of application. No separate scholarship application is required for doctoral students. Admissions and funding decisions are based on the applicant’s research aptitude, previous academic performance, alignment with methods and research focus of the concentration to which they are applying, and initiative as demonstrated in their application, essay, and letters of recommendation. Competitive applicants should demonstrate research experience, how this relates to their plans for PhD study, and the long-term research and career goals that the PhD will support. Discipline-specific coursework and other evidence of academic ability to complete the PhD-level curriculum should be specified, as well as evidence of leadership potential as well as follow-through on long-term projects, and skill at navigating professional challenges.
Funding may be provided by the school or directly by faculty to work on specific research grants. Domestic and international applicants are considered for the same funding opportunities.
DrPH applicants are not eligible for funding.
Graduate-level students (pursuing Master’s/PhD) seeking aid to supplement any assistance being offered by The School of Public Health & Tropical Medicine (SPH&TM) and/or the various departments may work with Tulane Financial Aid
