2025-26 tuition rate
Tuition for the MASDS program is charged at $1,229 per unit for Academic Year 2025-26. Each standard course is 4 units, so tuition for one course is $4,916. Students must also pay student services fees, campus-based fees, UCSHIP health insurance unless waived, and other required fees.
Regular UCLA graduate tuition and nonresident supplemental tuition do not apply to the MASDS program; MASDS uses its own per-unit program tuition.
MASDS tuition is cohort-based. If program tuition increases in a future year, the increase applies to future entering students; a student's MASDS tuition rate remains locked at the price in effect when they entered the program. UCLA student fees and campus-based fees may still change.
$1,229Per unit for AY 2025-26.
44Minimum units for the degree.
4Units per standard MASDS course.
1, 2, or 34-unit courses per quarter.
Example quarterly costs with UCSHIP health insurance
These examples use the program information provided for Academic Year 2025-26. UCSHIP is UCLA's student health insurance plan. It is included because health insurance is automatic for UCLA students unless a waiver is approved.
| Quarter | Fees | Tuition for 1 course | Total for 1 course | Tuition for 2 courses | Total for 2 courses |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fall | $2,978.35 | $4,916.00 | $7,894.35 | $9,832.00 | $12,810.35 |
| Winter | $2,883.03 | $4,916.00 | $7,799.03 | $9,832.00 | $12,715.03 |
| Spring | $2,882.03 | $4,916.00 | $7,798.03 | $9,832.00 | $12,714.03 |
Example quarterly costs with UCSHIP health insurance waived
Students who already have qualifying health insurance may apply to waive UCSHIP, the UCLA student health insurance plan. If approved, the UCSHIP charge is credited back and the quarterly total is lower.
| Quarter | Fees without UCSHIP | Tuition for 1 course | Total for 1 course | Tuition for 2 courses | Total for 2 courses |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fall | $684.35 | $4,916.00 | $5,600.35 | $9,832.00 | $10,516.35 |
| Winter | $589.03 | $4,916.00 | $5,505.03 | $9,832.00 | $10,421.03 |
| Spring | $588.03 | $4,916.00 | $5,504.03 | $9,832.00 | $10,420.03 |
Detailed fee breakdown
The table below shows the 2025-26 fees included in the cost examples. The one-time Document Fee applies in Fall for new students.
| Fee | Fall | Winter | Spring |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student Services Fee | $430.00 | $430.00 | $430.00 |
| UCGPC Fee, optional with opt-out available | $3.00 | $2.00 | $2.00 |
| UC Student Health Insurance Plan (UCSHIP) | $2,294.00 | $2,294.00 | $2,294.00 |
| Ackerman Student Union Fee | $27.00 | $27.00 | $27.00 |
| Graduate Students Association Fee | $12.75 | $12.75 | $12.75 |
| Graduate Writing Center Fee | $7.52 | $7.52 | $7.52 |
| Student Programs, Activities, and Resources Complex (SPARC) Fee | $45.00 | $45.00 | $45.00 |
| Student Seismic Fee | $38.00 | $38.00 | $38.00 |
| Wooden Center Fee | $15.00 | $15.00 | $15.00 |
| BruinGo Universal Access Transit Pass | $11.76 | $11.76 | $11.76 |
| Document Fee, one-time Fall fee for new students | $94.32 | - | - |
| Total fees with UCSHIP | $2,978.35 | $2,883.03 | $2,882.03 |
| Total fees with approved UCSHIP waiver | $684.35 | $589.03 | $588.03 |
UCSHIP health insurance waiver option
UCSHIP is the health insurance charge shown in the fee table. Health insurance is mandatory for UCLA students, and UCSHIP enrollment is automatic. Students may apply to waive UCSHIP if they already have qualifying alternative health insurance.
Financing and payment resources
Students may use UCLA resources to understand billing, financial aid, loans, and educational benefits. This section is organized separately from program charges so applicants can distinguish what they owe from how they may choose to pay.
Planning your course load
The typical workload is seven core courses plus four electives. Each course is 4 units, and students must complete 44 units total.
Additional cost considerations
Students should also review UCLA policies and services related to financial aid, veterans benefits, housing, health insurance, and refund deadlines.