Columbia University in the City of New York · New York, New York
MS in Population and Family Health
What Should You Know About MS in Population and Family Health at Columbia University in the City of New York?
MS in Population and Family Health 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 one academic year full time or 2-3 years part time. Published tuition: $2,222 per credit (MS Population and Family Health, 2026-2027); estimated program fees $8,391. Columbia University in the City of New York's Mailman School of Public Health is CEPH accredited.
7 Concentrations
- Sexuality and sexual and reproductive health and rights
- Child, youth, and family health
- Maternal child health
- Health and human rights
- Public health and humanitarian action
- Implementation science
- Complex health systems
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Program Details
| Degree | MS |
|---|---|
| Format | on campus |
| Credits | 30 credits |
| Length | One academic year full time or 2-3 years part time |
| Application | SOPHAS |
| Tuition | $2,222 per credit (MS Population and Family Health, 2026-2027); estimated program fees $8,391 |
| Practicum | Thesis required |
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.
- Among 34 programs with a maternal and child health track, the median published rate is $995 per credit.
- This site lists 139 on campus MS programs, this one included.
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MS in Population and Family Health: Common Questions
How Much Does MS in Population and Family Health at Columbia University in the City of New York Cost?
$2,222 per credit (MS Population and Family Health, 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 Long Is MS in Population and Family Health at Columbia University in the City of New York?
30 credits, One academic year full time or 2-3 years part time, according to the program page.
How Do You Apply to MS in Population and Family Health?
Applications go through SOPHAS, the centralized application for schools and programs of public health. How SOPHAS works.
Is MS in Population and Family Health Accredited?
Columbia University in the City of New York's Mailman School of Public Health is CEPH accredited.