Columbia University in the City of New York · New York, New York
MS in Patient-Oriented Research
What Should You Know About MS in Patient-Oriented Research at Columbia University in the City of New York?
MS in Patient-Oriented Research is a MS program at Columbia University in the City of New York in New York, New York, offered on campus. It requires 30 credits and takes just under two years, part time. Published tuition: $2,222 per credit (2026-2027 per-credit rate). Columbia University in the City of New York's Mailman School of Public Health is CEPH accredited.
Program Details
| Degree | MS |
|---|---|
| Format | on campus |
| Credits | 30 credits |
| Length | Just under two years, part time |
| Application | SOPHAS |
| Tuition | $2,222 per credit (2026-2027 per-credit rate) |
| Practicum | Master's essay in the form of an NIH-style grant application |
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).
- Estimated tuition is $66,660 (30 credits times the per-credit rate, before fees), against a median of $38,250 across 64 MS programs with both figures.
- Its 30 credits compare with a median of 36 for MS programs, one of the shorter programs.
- This site lists 139 on campus MS programs, this one included.
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MS in Patient-Oriented Research: Common Questions
How Much Does MS in Patient-Oriented Research at Columbia University in the City of New York Cost?
$2,222 per credit (2026-2027 per-credit rate). 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 Long Is MS in Patient-Oriented Research at Columbia University in the City of New York?
30 credits, Just under two years, part time, according to the program page.
How Do You Apply to MS in Patient-Oriented Research?
Applications go through SOPHAS, the centralized application for schools and programs of public health. How SOPHAS works.
Is MS in Patient-Oriented Research Accredited?
Columbia University in the City of New York's Mailman School of Public Health is CEPH accredited.