On-Campus Program and Certificates Cost of Attendance
Learn more about in-state and out of state tuition and other university fees.
Online Program and Certificates Cost of Attendance
Students in the Online MS in Health Informatics program at Pitt can expect to pay $45,180.
| $1,255 tuition per credit hour |
| 36 total credit hours |
| $45,180 total cost of attendance |
Learn more about estimated program tuition, fees and costs.
How Will You Pay Tuition?
Pitt2Pitt Program
The Pitt2Pitt program can help graduating University of Pittsburgh seniors or alumni complete a Pitt master’s degree or certificate program. Graduating seniors and recent alumni from all Pitt campuses are eligible to apply for $2,500 or $5,000 scholarships. Contact an enrollment advisor for additional information.
Other Scholarships
We recommend the FastWeb scholarship search site for external scholarships.
Loans
The Federal government provides loan options for graduate students, even if they do not qualify for need-based financial aid. The Pitt Financial Aid Office works with two types of U.S. federal government loans:
- Federal Direct Loans: This is generally the lowest cost loan available, for up to $20,500 every academic year. You must be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident, take at least six credits per semester and submit the FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) to qualify. Pitt’s school code for the FAFSA is 008815. We recommend checking out Frank’s FAFSA Application Platform for help.
- Federal Graduate PLUS Loans: If you need to borrow more, then a Graduate PLUS loan can generally cover the remainder. You will need to submit the application for the Federal Direct loan prior to applying for the PLUS.
If federal loans are unavailable or insufficient, we can help you explore private or alternative education loans. Unlike federal loans, private loans do not require a FAFSA to apply. Private loans are not based on need and approval is generally based on creditworthiness and ability to repay. Some students may need to apply with a credit-worthy co-signer. Interest rates, grace periods, repayment options and fees are determined by the lender and can vary considerably from lender to lender; generally, they charge higher rates than federal loans.
Employer Assistance
Your current employer may be willing to provide financial assistance for your graduate education, so check with your manager or HR department to see if there are potential opportunities for tuition support. If you have questions about approaching this conversation with your employer, our enrollment team can provide helpful tools and insights for exploring this opportunity.