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Heinz College MPM & MSIT

2025-2026 Estimated Cost of Attendance

Master of Public Management (MPM) &
MS in Information Technology (MSIT) Part-Time (On-Campus/Distance)

Tuition (All Programs)

Fall 2025

spring 2026

summer 2026

Per-Unit Tuition Charge

 $600 $600 $600

Cost of Attendance (All Programs)

Pittsburgh, PA

fall 2025

spring 2026

summer 2026
Tuition See above See above See above
University Fees $503 $503 -
Housing, Food, and Misc. $12,079 $12,079 $8,053
Books/Supplies (actual costs may vary) $625 $625 $625
Travel (actual costs may vary) $1,491 $1,491 $994
Estimated Loan Fees* $750 $750 $750

* For students who borrow federal loans

Please Note:

  • Tuition and university fees are charged to your student account.
  • Students may choose to borrow for non-tuition costs like room and board, even though these costs are not charged to the student account.
  • A laptop computer with an additional estimated cost of $1,500 is required. Students may make a one-time request to borrow up to $1,500 to cover the documented purchase of a laptop computer for school use.
  • In the MPM and MSIT programs, the per unit tuition rate is charged to students enrolled for less than 48 units. Students in these programs who are enrolled for 48 or more units are charged full-time tuition ($28,710 in 2025-26).
  • If you are married and/ or have dependents and you anticipate your costs being higher than listed in the budget for your program, please email thehub@andrew.cmu.edu.

* Estimated Loan Fees listed in the cost of attendance only apply to students who file a FAFSA. These fees will be included in the cost of attendance when calculating federal aid eligibility. The fees are not applicable to students who do not borrow federal loans.

Scholarships

For more information regarding scholarships and fellowships available to Heinz College students, please visit the below webpages, based on program:

Regarding Estimates

  • Some of the costs listed 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.