Carnegie Mellon University

Heinz College Ph.D. Programs

2024-2025 Estimated Cost of Attendance

Tuition

 

Fall 2024

Spring 2025

Full-Time Students $27,870 $27,870

Some of the costs below will vary based on personal budget and individual spending preferences.

Ph.D. in Public Policy and Management (PhD-PPM) and Ph.D. in Information Systems and Management (PhD-ISM)

Pittsburgh

Fall 2024

Spring 2025

Tuition See above See above
University Fees $488 $488
Health Insurance $3,130 -
Housing, Food and Miscellaneous Expenses $11,745 $11,745
Books/Supplies $625 $625
Travel $1,450 $1,450
Estimated Loan Fees* $750 $750

* For students who borrow federal loans

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. Students will also be given the opportunity to increase coverage and will receive information concerning plan options and prices from the university prior to enrollment. All questions about student health insurance should be directed to University Health Services.

Students Graduating in Summer: Health insurance coverage generally runs from August 1 - July 31. Students graduating in the summer must contact University Health Services before July 31 in order to extend coverage from July 31 to the end of the summer semester.

Scholarships

For more information regarding scholarships and fellowships available to Heinz College Ph.D. students, please visit the Affording Your PH.D. webpage. 

Regarding Estimates

  • Some of the costs above 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. Incoming international students can access the estimated cost of tuition for their program and track on Heinz College's website.