Master of Science in Human Genetics and Genomics Online

Tuition and Scholarships

$41,580 tuition to complete the program.*

԰Ƶ’s distinctive Fixed Rate Tuition Guarantee for degree programs provides students with confidence in planning for their educational investment.

Fixed Tuition Guarantee Benefits:

  • Your per term rate is guaranteed for the scheduled duration of your program**
  • No tuition price uncertainty
  • Plan your finances in advance

If you would like to learn more about fixed rate tuition, please contact the Office of Financial Aid at 󾱲ԲԳ尪ܳ..

You can also visit the Office of Financial Aid website to learn more about available scholarships, loans, and more.

* Tuition is billed by term and rates reflected above represent the fixed rate for a student entering during the 2025-2026 academic year. Tuition does not include the Pre-Genetics Counseling Concentration. Tuition rates are subject to change and may not be reflected on this website or other ԰Ƶ materials. Please contact us for the most updated information.

** Some limitations apply. View the Fixed Rate Tuition Guarantee page for more information.

Master of Science in Human Genetics and Genomics (MSHGG) Merit Scholarship

The MSHGG Merit Scholarship is available to incoming students who have demonstrated academic achievement. The scholarship award is $1,500 and will be awarded over 3 terms. To be eligible for consideration, students must have a cumulative GPA of 3.25 or higher and be continuously enrolled. Scholarships are limited.

Pre-Genetics Counseling (MSHGG-PGC) Concentration Scholarship

Students who select the Pre-Genetics Counseling Concentration will qualify for a scholarship of $5,664. The scholarship will be awarded during the last term for 4 Term students and the last two terms for 8 Term students.

Master of Science in Human Genetics and Genomics (Full-Time) 3 Terms

Term Tuition* Program Fees** Petition to
Graduate Fee
Total Term Cost***
1 $13,860 $225 $14,085
2 $13,860 $225 $14,085
3 $13,860 $225 $225 $14,310
Totals $41,580 $675 $225 $42,480

Master of Science in Human Genetics and Genomics with a Pre-Genetic Counseling Concentration (Full-Time) 4 Terms

Term Tuition* Program Fees Petition to
Graduate Fee
Total Term Cost*
1 $13,860 $225 $14,085
2 $13,860 $225 $14,085
3 $13,860 $225 $14,085
4 $13,860 $225 $225 $14,310
Totals $55,440 $900 $225 $56,565

Master of Science in Human Genetics and Genomics (Part-Time) 6 Terms

Term Tuition* Program Fees** Petition to
Graduate Fee
Total Term Cost***
1 $6,930 $225 $7,155
2 $6,930 $225 $7,155
3 $6,930 $225 $7,155
4 $6,930 $225 $7,155
5 $6,930 $225 $7,155
6 $6,930 $225 $225 $7,380
Totals $41,580 $1,350 $225 $43,155

Master of Science in Human Genetics and Genomics with a Pre-Genetic Counseling Concentration (Part-Time) 8 Terms

Term Tuition* Program Fees Petition to
Graduate Fee
Total Term Cost*
1 $6,930 $225 $7,155
2 $6,930 $225 $7,155
3 $6,930 $225 $7,155
4 $6,930 $225 $7,155
5 $6,930 $225 $7,155
6 $6,930 $225 $7,155
7 $6,930 $225 $7,155
8 $6,930 $225 $225 $7,380
Totals $55,440 $1,800 $225 $57,465

Per term tuition amounts listed above were calculated using the current curriculum plan for credit hours in the term shown times the rate per credit hour and assumes that the student stays on cohort and follows the normal academic progression.

* Tuition is charged at $1,155 per credit hour. Tuition is billed by credit hour and rates reflected above represent the fixed rate for a student entering during the 2025/2026 academic year. Tuition rates are subject to change and may not be reflected on the website or other ԰Ƶ materials. Please contact us for the most updated information. Restrictions on our fixed rate tuition guarantee apply. To remain eligible for the fixed rate guarantee, students must graduate either on time or within one additional term of the published program length they are enrolled in. Refer to the Fixed Rate Tuition Guarantee section of the academic catalog for more information. Actual tuition per term will vary depending upon the number of credit hours enrolled.

** Program fees listed are for the 2025/2026 academic year and are subject to change. Program fees include a charge for technology and ASB are charged every term that the student is enrolled.

*** Books, supplies, and other equipment not included in this tuition and fee schedule may be required for this program.

Total Cost of Attendance & Value of the MSHGG Degree

Understanding the full cost of your Master of Science in Human Genetics and Genomics education is an important part of your enrollment decision. The One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA) establishes a new federal financial-aid framework scheduled to take effect on July 1, 2026, with anticipated implications for how ԰Ƶ graduate students fund their education starting in the 2026–2027 academic year.1

Under OBBBA, students may use a combination of federal unsubsidized loans, private education loans, scholarships, and personal resources to cover their total cost of attendance (COA).

The estimates below reflect a typical California-based student and are provided for planning purposes only. Actual costs vary based on individual living arrangements, transportation choices, and personal spending decisions. To determine your personalized cost of attendance, please contact ԰Ƶ’s Financial Aid Office at financialaid@scuhs.edu.

Estimated Annual Cost of Attendance (COA)

԰Ƶ’s Master of Science in Human Genetics and Genomics program runs 3 terms per academic year, and the estimated annual cost of attendance includes both direct costs (paid to ԰Ƶ) and indirect costs associated with living and studying in California.2 These figures are estimates for planning purposes only, additional fees may be required and may change annually.  Visit for additional details.

Category Estimated Annual Cost Without Living Expenses Estimated Annual Cost With Living Expenses
Tuition $41,580 $41,580
University Fees3 $900 $900
Books, course materials, supplies, and equipment $2,301 $2,301
Living Expenses $32,748
Transportation $2,208 $2,208
Personal Expenses $7,608 $7,608
Loan Fees4 $1,245 $1,245
Total Estimated Annual COA $55,842 $88,590

Financing Your Education Under OBBBA (Effective July 1, 2026)

Beginning in 2026, OBBBA introduces a new financial aid structure for graduate students. As an ԰Ƶ DC student, your financing plan may include the following:

  • Federal Unsubsidized Loan: Anticipated caps of up to $10,250 per term (3 terms per academic year) or $30,750 a year, subject to applicable federal annual5/lifetime limits in effect for the award year. Interest accrues from the time of disbursement, and these loans often serve as the foundation of a student’s borrowing plan.
  • Private Education Loans: Offered through participating lenders; terms vary. Some lenders may subsidize interest while you are enrolled, and terms are credit-based and vary by private lender. ԰Ƶ provides students with access to private lenders through the 6.
  • Scholarships: ԰Ƶ offers merit and need-based awards that reduce total borrowing. Visit Scholarships for details.
  • Remaining Costs: Typically covered through scholarships, private loans, or personal resources.

԰Ƶ’s Financial Aid team is available to help you evaluate options and build a personalized financing approach.

Evaluating the Return on Investment

A Master of Science in Human Genetics and Genomics degree offers professional and financial value, particularly in California’s health-care environment. Individual outcomes vary widely based on geographic location, practice setting, hours worked, and business ownership.

  • California Geneticists earnings: Range from $112,010 average to $171,7407 at the 90% percentile annually.
  • Repayment considerations: Loan-repayment timelines depend on total borrowing, income, and repayment plan selection.
  • Long-term outlook: Over a multi-decade career, geneticists may generate substantial lifetime earnings, depending on market conditions and professional trajectory.

Your results will differ. ԰Ƶ’s Financial Aid team can help you model scenarios based on your anticipated borrowing and career goals.

1 The information provided reflects current understanding of the federal financial aid changes under OBBBA as of 2/10/26 and is not intended to be legal advice. Many aspects of implementation, including transition rules, eligibility criteria, and timelines, are still subject to rulemaking and guidance from the U.S. Department of Education. Policies, processes, and guidance may change as new details emerge, and ԰Ƶ will update this page. Please also consult federal resources at for additional information or contact the ԰Ƶ Financial Aid Team directly at financialaid@scuhs.edu.
2 COA is a budgeting and financial aid eligibility figure. Your actual bill from ԰Ƶ typically only includes direct costs.
3 Typical fees on an annual basis
4 Loan fees vary based on federal rates and borrowing amounts in a given academic year.
5 ԰Ƶ’s MSHGG program runs 3 terms per academic year; the “annual” COA reflects three terms.
6 ԰Ƶ does not endorse any specific lender; terms vary by borrower’s creditworthiness.
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