Program Overview

Heinz College Master of Public Policy & Management (MSPPM)

Estimated Cost of Attendance

Tuition

The tuition fees for the MSPPM program are as follows:

• Full-Time Students: $28,710 (Fall 2025), $28,710 (Spring 2026)

All MSPPM tracks, while in Pittsburgh

The estimated cost of attendance for all MSPPM tracks in Pittsburgh is:

• Tuition: See above
• University Fees: $503 (Fall 2025), $503 (Spring 2026)
• Health Insurance: $3,258 (Fall 2025), - (Spring 2026)
• Room, Board, Misc.: $12,079 (Fall 2025), $12,079 (Spring 2026)
• Books/Supplies: $625 (Fall 2025), $625 (Spring 2026)
• Travel: $1,491 (Fall 2025), $1,491 (Spring 2026)
• Estimated Loan Fees*: $750 (Fall 2025), $750 (Spring 2026)

MSPPM Washington DC Track

The estimated cost of attendance for the MSPPM Washington DC Track is:

• Tuition: See above
• University Fees: $502 (Fall 2025), $502 (Spring 2026)
• Health Insurance: $3,258 (Fall 2025), - (Spring 2026)
• Room, Board, Misc.: $12,079 (Fall 2025), $12,079 (Spring 2026)
• Books/Supplies: $625 (Fall 2025), $625 (Spring 2026)
• Travel: $1,491 (Fall 2025), $1,491 (Spring 2026)
• Estimated Loan Fees*: $750 (Fall 2025), $750 (Spring 2026)

MSPPM Data Analytic Public Interest Technologies in Washington DC Track

The estimated cost of attendance for the MSPPM Data Analytic Public Interest Technologies in Washington DC Track is:

• Tuition: See above
• University Fees: $503 (Fall 2025), $502 (Spring 2026)
• Health Insurance: $3,258 (Fall 2025), - (Spring 2026)
• Room, Board, Misc.: $13,890 (Fall 2025), $13,890 (Spring 2026)
• Books/Supplies: $625 (Fall 2025), $625 (Spring 2026)
• Travel: $1,716 (Fall 2025), $1,716 (Spring 2026)
• Estimated Loan Fees*: $750 (Fall 2025), $750 (Spring 2026)

Important Notes

• Tuition, university fees, and health insurance are charged to the student account.
• Students may choose to borrow for non-tuition costs like room and board.
• A laptop computer with an additional estimated cost of $1,500 is required.
• A student must be enrolled for at least 36 units to be considered full-time.
• Some costs will vary based upon personal budget and individual spending preferences.

Health Insurance

• Health insurance fees vary.
• Full-time students will be assessed an annual fee to cover the cost of the basic health insurance plan offered by the university.
• The fee will be waived for students who provide the university with verification of health care coverage from another source.

Scholarships & Fellowships

For more information regarding scholarships and fellowships available to Heinz College MSPPM students, please note that details are available through the university's resources.

Regarding Estimates

• Some of the above costs will vary based upon personal budget and individual spending preferences.
• These estimates are used for federal financial aid calculation purposes and NOT I-20 eligibility.