Cost of Attendance
Fees are typically charged per semester. First semester graduate students should expect the following:
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The 2024-25 tuition fee is $2,267 per unit. Expect an approximately 3 ‒ 5% tuition increase each year. |
Orientation: new student fee, graduate = $55 (charged first semester only) |
Student health insurance. See https://studenthealth.usc.edu for fees and waiver information |
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Student health service fee = $650 (charged to students with 6 units or more every semester) |
Tuition refund insurance. See arr.usc.edu/services/ registration/tuitionrefund.html for rates and opt out instructions. |
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Graduate student programming fee = $20 (charged per semester) |
Certificate of Clearance Online Application = $52.50 |
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Norman H. Topping student aid fund = $11 (charged per semester) |
LiveScan (varies $10-$35)
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TB Test (varies $0-$100) |
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TOTAL = $2,267 x # of units |
TOTAL = $736 for full-time students |
TOTAL = Varies |
Estimated Credential Track Fees
If you pursue the credential track, the requirements to be recommended for a California preliminary teaching credential involves additional fees.
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Basic Skills Requirement – CBEST |
$102.00 |
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Subject Matter Competency – CSET |
$297.00 |
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edTPA |
$300.00 |
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CPR Training (varies $0-$90) |
$90.00 |
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US Constitution Exam (varies $0-$85) |
$85.00 |
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Total |
$874.00 |