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Estimated Cost of Attendance for College of Graduate Studies

The following charts are based on enrollment for the 2025-2026 academic year.

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Graduate Certificate in Clinical Research

Item One Year
--- Direct Costs ---  
Tuition - In State / Out of State $11,040 / $16,675
Health Insurance $3,205
Fees -
 Direct Costs Subtotal $14,245 / $19,880
   
--- Indirect Costs ---  
Housing / Food $27,144
Personal / Miscellaneous  $2,880
Transportation  $3,240
Books / Required Expenses  $1,510
Indirect Costs Subtotal $34,774 / $34,774
   
Total - In State / Out of State $49,019 / $54,654

Master of Science in Medical Sciences

Item One Year
--- Direct Costs ---  
Tuition - In State / Out of State $19,700 / $29,371
Health Insurance $3,205
Fees $2,328
 Direct Costs Subtotal $25,233 / $34,904
   
--- Indirect Costs ---  
Housing / Food $27,144
Personal / Miscellaneous  $2,880
Transportation  $3,240
Books / Required Expenses  $4,360
Indirect Costs Subtotal $37,624 / $37,624
   
Total - In State / Out of State $62,857 / $72,528

Master of Science in Biomedical Sciences

Item First Year Second Year
--- Direct Costs ---    
Tuition - In State / Out of State $18,935 / $26,434 $13,504 / $18,968
Health Insurance $3,205 $3,205
Fees $300 $300
 Direct Costs Subtotal $22,440 / $29,939 $17,009 / $22,473
     
--- Indirect Costs ---    
Housing / Food $27,144 $18,096
Personal / Miscellaneous  $2,880 $1,920
Transportation  $3,240 $2,160
Books / Required Expenses  $1,660 $1,660
Indirect Costs Subtotal $34,924 / $34,924 $23,836 / $23,836
     
Total - In State / Out of State $57,364 / $64,863 $40,845 / $46,309

Master of Science in Clinical Research

Item One Year
--- Direct Costs ---  
Tuition - In State / Out of State $19,314 / $29,371
Health Insurance $3,205
Fees -
 Direct Costs Subtotal $22,519 / $32,576
   
--- Indirect Costs ---  
Housing / Food $27,144
Personal / Miscellaneous  $2,880
Transportation  $3,240
Books / Required Expenses  $4,360
Indirect Costs Subtotal $37,624 / $37,624
   
Total - In State / Out of State $60,143 / $70,200

Doctor of Philosophy

Item Every Year
--- Direct Costs ---  
Tuition - In State / Out of State $22,425 / $29,843
Health Insurance $3,205
Fees $300
 Direct Costs Subtotal $25,930 / $33,348
   
--- Indirect Costs ---  
Housing / Food $27,144
Personal / Miscellaneous  $2,880
Transportation  $3,240
Books / Required Expenses  $1,960
Indirect Costs Subtotal $35,224 / $35,224
   
Total - In State / Out of State $61,154 / $68,572

Doctor of Dental Medicine and Doctor of Philosophy

Item Years Fifth - Eighth
--- Direct Costs ---  
Tuition - In State / Out of State $22,425 / $29,843
Health Insurance $3,205
Fees $300
 Direct Costs Subtotal $25,930 / $33,348
   
--- Indirect Costs ---  
Housing / Food $27,144
Personal / Miscellaneous  $2,880
Transportation  $3,240
Books / Required Expenses  $1,585
Indirect Costs Subtotal  $34,849 / $34,849
   
Total - In State / Out of State $60,779 / $68,197

Doctor of Medicine and Doctor of Philosophy

Item Years Fifth - Eighth
--- Direct Costs ---  
Tuition - In State / Out of State $22,425 / $29,843
Health Insurance $3,205
Fees $300
 Direct Costs Subtotal $25,930 / $33,348
   
--- Indirect Costs ---  
Housing / Food $27,144
Personal / Miscellaneous  $2,880
Transportation  $3,240
Books / Required Expenses  $1,510
Indirect Costs Subtotal  $34,774 / $34,774
   
Total - In State / Out of State $60,704 / $68,122

Health Insurance Mandatory, figure shown is the amount for insurance coverage if you purchase MUSC Policy.

Housing costs assume double-occupancy for off-campus living

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Date Modified 04/15/2025