Columbia University in the City of New York · New York, New York
MS in Epidemiology
What Should You Know About MS in Epidemiology at Columbia University in the City of New York?
MS in Epidemiology is a MS program at Columbia University in the City of New York in New York, New York, offered on campus. It takes 4 semesters (tuition page); full or part time. Published tuition: $2,222 per credit (MS Biostatistics and Epidemiology, 2026-2027); estimated program fees $8,391. Columbia University in the City of New York's Mailman School of Public Health is CEPH accredited.
Program Details
| Degree | MS |
|---|---|
| Format | on campus |
| Length | 4 semesters (tuition page); full or part time |
| Application | SOPHAS |
| Tuition | $2,222 per credit (MS Biostatistics and Epidemiology, 2026-2027); estimated program fees $8,391 |
From publichealth.columbia.edu, reviewed September 27, 2026. Check start dates, deadlines and current tuition with the school before you apply.
How This Program Compares
- At $2,222 per credit, this program is the 55th lowest of 70 MS programs on this site that publish a per-credit rate (median $1,149).
- Among 218 programs with a epidemiology track, the median published rate is $895 per credit.
- This site lists 139 on campus MS programs, this one included.
Where This Program Can Lead
Its epidemiology coursework lines up with these jobs (median pay in New York, BLS May 2025):
- Epidemiologist: $80,220
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MS in Epidemiology: Common Questions
How Much Does MS in Epidemiology at Columbia University in the City of New York Cost?
$2,222 per credit (MS Biostatistics and Epidemiology, 2026-2027); estimated program fees $8,391. Tuition is set by the school and changes each year; confirm fees and total cost with Columbia University in the City of New York.
How Do You Apply to MS in Epidemiology?
Applications go through SOPHAS, the centralized application for schools and programs of public health. How SOPHAS works.
Is MS in Epidemiology Accredited?
Columbia University in the City of New York's Mailman School of Public Health is CEPH accredited.