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- Program Costs for 2023-24
The following documents provide estimates based on rates as of 3/15/2023. Rates are subject to change without notice but represent the best estimates based on current rates and historical trends.
- Master of Science Capstone Program Degree Costs and Financial Support (pdf)
- Master of Science Thesis Program Degree Costs and Financial Support (pdf)
- PhD Program Degree Costs and Financial Support (pdf)
- Student Fees (pdf)
Continue reading for more details on program costs and funding.
- Tuition
PhD
PhD students are supported by Research Assistantships (RA) and/or Teaching Assistantships (TA).
- Students with this type of support do not pay their tuition.
- Students are still responsible for certain student fees.
MS
All MS students are responsible for their own tuition and fees.
MS Thesis students:
- The tuition for MS Thesis students varies according to residency status.
- A snapshot of tuition and fees is on the School of Public Health website.
- For more detailed information, see the Current Tuition & Fees Dashboards (Graduate Tuition & Fees). Select for the Graduate Program field "SPH Masters (excl MPH)."
MS Capstone students:
- The MS Capstone program is a self-sustaining, fee-based program offered in collaboration with UW Professional & Continuing Education.
- Course fees are charged on a per-credit basis and are the same for Washington state resident and non-resident students. Fees must be paid at the start of each quarter.
- Cost per credit is $1097, with a total of 50 credits required for the degree. This rate is for 2023–2024 and does not factor in other required student fees, course materials, or any annual fee increases.
- The MS Capstone program is not covered by the Washington State Tuition Exemption Program for Washington State employees.
International MS students:
- International MS students must meet the UW’s financial ability requirement to show adequate funding to cover living costs and tuition and campus fees for the first year of study.
- Students submit the financial ability statement after accepting the offer admission.
- Funding
PhD
Students in the PhD program are offered up to five years of guaranteed funding, contingent upon satisfactory academic progress and job performance.
- This financial support is offered through student employment in the form of research assistantships (RA) and teaching assistantships (TA). Some training grant appointments may be available to U.S. citizen/permanent residents; these appointments are paired with a RA or TA.
- RA and TA appointments pay a monthly stipend as well as cover the student's tuition and health insurance through the Graduate Appointee Insurance Program (GAIP). (Note: Student is responsible for certain student fees.)
- Guaranteed funding covers all 12 months of the year.
- Funding offered will total 50% full time equivalent (FTE)—approximately 20 hours per week. A training grant (TG) appointment will be supplemented with a 25% FTE RA or TA.
- Offer & Appointment Letters
- The offer letter (sent in January) offers admission to the program and notes the guarantee of support, but does not have job appointment details.
- The appointment letter (sent in September) communicates the job appointment(s) for the coming year. This letter will include the faculty supervisor/instructor name, project/course name, job duties, salary, benefits, union information, and start/end dates.
MS
Students in both MS degree programs should be prepared to pay for the entire cost of their program.
- Occasionally, masters students find some limited short-term employment, but this does not cover the entire cost of the program.
- Students seeking support are encouraged to start their search early, ideally before and while applying to graduate programs.
- Locating funding/employment is the responsibility of the student. Please see below for helpful resources and fellowship lists.
- Student Support Resources
- Paying for Graduate School: Attending graduate school is a significant investment of time and money. Fortunately, there are ways to lessen the financial burden. See this page for several types of financial assistance are available to graduate students.
- Graduate Funding Information Service (GFIS): UW Libraries offers GFIS specifically for current and admitted graduate students looking for funding. Visit the website to learn about drop-in hours, or start today by using the GFIS online guide.
- Graduate School Fellowship List: Compilation of popular funding opportunities. Please note that this is not an exhaustive list, and we encourage you to conduct a broader search based on your field and research interests.
- School of Public Health Funding Information: Check in with the UW School of Public Health website where you will find opportunities for funding in the form of internships, RA/TA, volunteer and fellowships.
- International Student Services (ISS): Provides information and resources for international students.
- UW Office of Student Financial Aid: Awards and coordinates the major financial aid loan programs for students and need-based institutional grant programs.
- UW Graduate School Office of Fellowships and Awards: Provides information on obtaining fellowships, assistantships, and awards.
- UW International Student Tuition Waivers: Supports international students from countries under-represented at the UW and students sponsored by international education programs (e.g., Fulbright).
- Departments apply on the student's behalf.
- Students in fee-based programs are not eligible for this waiver.
- Waiver covers tuition and fees (except for the International Fee, Tech Fee, and Transit Pass) and may be awarded for up to three quarters.
- Fellowships
- School of Public Health Student Scholarships and Funding
- General Fellowship List
- Diversity Fellowship List
- Ford Foundation Fellowships
- Sinegal UW Graduate Fellowship
- Stroum Endowed Minority Fellowship
- Bank of America Endowed Minority Scholarship
- Graduate School Tuition & Supplemental Awards
- Latino/a UW Scholars Graduate School Fellowship
- Graduate Opportunity Program (GOP) Research Assistant Award
- Native American Scholarship List